Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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Joel Robinson

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

Newstead

Bide is the latest Newstead residential offering by Dibcorp Properties. It has been designed in collaboration with architects from Twohill &amp; James, Lat27 and Wiltshire Stevens Architecture.

It presents a new way of inner-city-living, with a range of special inclusions and an urban green space exclusively for residents to relax, unwind and even work from home.

Bide comprises 89 spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments just three kilometres from the CBD.

Urban has taken a look at Bide in more detail and picked out its top five reasons why buyers should be looking at the development.

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1. Delivered by Dibcorp Properties

Dibcorp takes pride in their ability to evenly meet the needs of their clients, urban location and company in every development they lead.

Founded in 1996, they focus on their response to the needs of modern living with each project, including other Newstead works like Dwell and CASA, offering unique features and amenities to ease the demands of daily use.

Started by Franco Di Bartolomeo, Dibcorp previously operated via Mdev Property Group, which dealt primarily with residential and long-term commercial investment property.

With a focus on one on one customer interaction, Dibcorp exemplifies this in their latest development working hand in hand to create resident-customised homes.

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2. Designed by Brisbane based TwoHill &amp; James

Twohill &amp; James are Brisbane based Architects and Interior Designers.

In their statement they said, &ldquo;Our work in residential, commercial, hospitality and institutional architecture has spurred an approach that is defined not by typology or scale but by inventive process, materialising as a collection of tangible experiences.&quot;

The practice has worked on such projects as the Byron Bay holiday villas The Norfolk and the dining and retail precinct Keperra Quarter in Keperra.

3. Customisable apartments

Every three-bedroom apartment comes with floor-to-ceiling glazing and private balconies with sweeping 270 degree city views.

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Dibcorp has offered residents the opportunity to work hand in hand to tailor the layout, configuration and finishes of their apartment.&nbsp;

Apartments inside feature open-plan living and dining, a balcony space and a study nook in some apartments for working from home.

The 121 sqm residences start from $950,000.

4. Located in sought after Newstead

Nestled in the heart of Newstead, Bide has been designed as an urban getaway just three kilometres north-east of the Brisbane CBD.

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It is the latest part of the suburb&#39;s transformation to an up-market residential suburb belying its industrial past. Timber yards, asbestos works, wharves and woolstores once dominated much of the predominantly commercial suburb, now one of the most sought-after apartment spots in Brisbane.

The dynamic suburb offers residents every desired amenity, with lifestyle, commercial and entertainment hubs within walking distance.

Bide is just a short distance away from Route 25 as well as the Teneriffe Ferry wharf and bus stations for those who choose public transit. As such it is right by the Brisbane river.

5. 600 square metres of amenities

There are 600 sqm of amenities spread across two levels, including BBQ facilities, private cabanas, landscaped areas and seating throughout.

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Dubbed Bide Garden, there is the option to stroll through lush gardens and observe the greenery on view throughout the development.

With completion estimated for 2023, don&#39;t miss out on Bide, especially as Brisbane is now being recognised for what it is; a seemingly undervalued, and historically overlooked, market.

Bide comprises 89 spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments just three kilometres from the CBD

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Why Dibcorp’s Bide apartments in Newstead should be on a buyer’s shortlist

Newstead has developed over the years to become one of Brisbane&#39;s hottest apartment markets.

The now up-market residential suburb began life as a hotspot for timber yards, asbestos works, wharves and woolstores, dominating much of the predominantly commercial suburb.

Its proximity to the river saw it as a prime development spot.

The suburb takes its name from&nbsp;Newstead House, built and named in 1846 by pioneer grazier&nbsp;Patrick Leslie, which in turn takes its name from&nbsp;Newstead Abbey&nbsp;in&nbsp;Nottinghamshire in&nbsp;England. It remains the only heritage-listed building in Newstead.

The suburb was served by first horse drawn&nbsp;trams&nbsp;from 1885. By 1897, electric trams ran along Commercial Road.

The suburb&#39;s most sought-after addresses are as close to the water as possible. Newstead Terrace and Skyring Terrace, which runs down toward Teneriffe, home some of the most expensive apartments and houses in the area.

Just off Skyring Terrace is Longland Street, which is set for a new residential development.&nbsp;Pitched at the owner-occupier is Bide, the 89 apartment tower&nbsp;by Dibcorp.

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Designed in collaboration with architects from Twohill &amp; James, Lat27 and Wiltshire Stevens Architecture, Bide offers just 89 three-bedroom apartments, designed as an&nbsp;urban getaway just three&nbsp;kilometres north-east of the Brisbane CBD.

The dynamic suburb offers residents every desired amenity, with lifestyle, commercial and entertainment hubs within walking distance.

On the doorstep of Bide is Gasworks Plaza, home to a Woolworths as well as a number of specialty stores. It is home to a number of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops like Ping Pong, Yolk and Campos Coffee.&nbsp;

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Other Longland Street dining establishments include Smoky Moo, The Defiant Duck, Drum Dining and the Milky Lane Newstead.

Cutting across Longland are a number of side streets like Stratton and Wyandra, home to a number of retailers and boutiques for residents to explore like a Think 24hr fitness, Smile Studio, and Brisbane Skin.

Newstead borders&nbsp;Fortitude Valley, with The Calile Hotel just a 800 metres away from Bide. There&#39;s the busy James Street with their markets, as well as the Judith Wrights Art Centre and Holey Moley Golf Club.

Bide is just a short distance away from Route 25 as well as the Teneriffe Ferry wharf and bus stations for those who choose public transit. As such it is right by the Brisbane river.

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The proximity to schooling, as well the large three-bedroom apartments on offer, make Bide attractive for families. The nearby educational institutions include:

- Torrens University Australia - Satellite campus - 1.4km away

- University of Queensland - Satellite campus - 1.9km away

- Queensland University of Technology - Main campus - 3.3km away

- New Farm State School - Public School - 1 km away

- Music Industry College - Private School - 1.1km away

- Angelorum College - Private School - 1.1km away

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Dibcorp has offered residents the opportunity to work hand in hand to tailor the layout, configuration and finishes of their apartment.&nbsp;

Apartments inside feature open-plan living and dining, a balcony space and a study nook in some apartments for working from home.

Inside, residents can enjoy 600 sqm of amenity across two levels, including barbeque facilities, private cabanas, landscaped areas and seated space throughout.

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Bide is just a short distance away from Route 25 as well as the Teneriffe Ferry wharf and bus stations for those who choose public transit. As such it is right by the Brisbane river

Newstead: How the Brisbane suburb became one of the capital's hottest apartment markets

The trend across the whole of Australia at the moment is for big apartments, as property buyers accept the future of a more work-from-home focused lifestyle.&nbsp;

And Dibcorp&#39;s&nbsp;latest Newstead apartment development, Bide, is making sure it gives as much to its residents as it can without them leaving the Longland Street building.

Bide, a verb meaning to&nbsp;dwell or reside, comprises 89 apartments across the building, with demand high for the&nbsp;three-bedroom apartment, priced from&nbsp;$950,000. Not bad&nbsp;given the 121 sqm floorplate, the&nbsp;location - just three kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, dress circle address, and the overall designs and landscaping by&nbsp;Twohill &amp; James, Wiltshire Stevens Architecture and Lat27.

The trio have made the building as liveable as possible, with buyers having the ability to customise the apartments, which are slated for completion in early 2023. There&#39;s plenty of other upgrade options, from floor and curtains to kitchen fittings and appliances.

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They will bring the outside in, with&nbsp;floor-to-ceiling glazing opening to balconies with lush landscaping.

The resident amenity is also focused around lifestyle and wellbeing. There&#39;s a 600 sqm&nbsp;lush garden, known as Bide Gardens, which will feature private cabanas and barbecue facilities.

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&quot;Bide embodies the belief that the spaces we inhabit are essential to a balanced life. It centres around the wellness of the occupier and how the space can compliment their lives,&quot; Dibcorp suggest.

&quot;Recent times have seen the world adapt to a new way of life. The effects of this new normality have transcended into our personal lives, our work, and the economy at large.

&quot;One market that has greatly benefited from this change is the Brisbane property market. As investors from around the nation turn their eyes up north, Brisbane is now being recognised for what it is; a seemingly undervalued, and historically overlooked market.&quot;

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The resident amenity is also focused around lifestyle and wellbeing. There's a 600 sqm lush garden, known as Bide Gardens, which will feature private cabanas and barbecue facilities

How Newstead's newest apartment development Bide is targeting the downsizer

The ASX-listed national developer Mirvac have sold over half of the apartments in their $180 million Newstead apartment tower Quay.

Quay is one of the two approved apartment building&#39;s in Mirvac&#39;s $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community on Skyring Terrace on the Brisbane River.

Mirvac had just been running a&nbsp;registration&#39;s of interest&nbsp;campaign, with public release starting in the next few weeks.

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Quay will comprise 143 one,&nbsp;two and three bedroom apartments priced from $382,000 across its 25 levels. The expansive three and four bedroom sky pavilions start from $2,925,000.

The striking building, designed by Mirvac&#39;s award-winning in-house design team, will feature lush landscaping climbing the tower by landscape architect RPS.

Mirvac Head of Residential Stuart Penklis said there had been significant demand for the premium riverside apartments, which were located on a prime site at 57 Skyring Terrace, at the gateway to the Waterfront Newstead community.

&ldquo;To have the apartments be so well received is a huge achievement and testament to the design and quality of Quay,&rdquo; Penklis said.

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&ldquo;From the moment we started work on the sales centre we were inundated with enquiry and had a waiting-list of buyers, with sales predominately made to those already living in the local area or who had purchased or lived in a Mirvac community previously.

&ldquo;We expect the high interest will continue now the apartments are officially released, with demand for premium property in Brisbane remaining extremely strong &ndash; particularly for lifestyle destinations such as Quay, which enjoys a position alongside the Brisbane River, just two kilometres from the CBD and surrounded by vibrant caf&eacute;s, restaurants and retail.&rdquo;

Quay features just seven apartments per level to level 19, and three from level 20 and above.

Mirvac Design and RPS combined to create the lush landscaping up the facade of the building, turning the balconies in to an elevated backyard.

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Quay will home one of Brisbane&rsquo;s largest rooftop entertaining areas, complete with a 25 metre infinity edge pool. There will also have be&nbsp;a shared penthouse style kitchen and dining space with views across the Brisbane River and a ground-level wellness retreat, featuring a yoga studio.

Quay features just seven apartments per level to 19, and three from level 20 and above, ensuring each enjoys generous proportions inside, with large sculptured balconies and lush planting providing an &lsquo;elevated backyard&rsquo;.

High ceilings and expansive glass frontages draw in natural light and ventilation, while framing panoramic views of the Brisbane River and city skyline vistas.

Quay follows on from Mirvac&rsquo;s highly successful previous stages at Waterfront Newstead &ndash; Pier, Park and Unison.

The strong sales have prompted Mirvac to bring forward planning for the next apartment release at Waterfront Newstead, with the developer now taking registrations of interest from prospective purchasers.

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Quay is one of the two approved apartment building's in Mirvac's $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community on Skyring Terrace on the Brisbane River

Mirvac secure $95 million of sales at Quay Waterfront, Newstead apartment development

Bide is a new residential offering nestled in the heart of Newstead, offering 89 residences.

Developed by Dibcorp Properties, these functional apartments are designed as an urban seclusion hidden away in Brisbane.

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Situated just three kilometres from the CBD, Newstead has established itself as one of Brisbane&rsquo;s most sought-after suburbs.

The dynamic suburb offers residents every amenity, with lifestyle, commercial and entertainment hubs within walking distance.

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Designed in collaboration between architects Twohill &amp; James, Lat27 and Wiltshire Stevens Architecture, each apartment has rethought residential living.

&ldquo;Bide embodies the belief that the spaces we inhabit are essential to a balanced life&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

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The development&rsquo;s design is centred around the wellness of its residents with careful consideration on how the space can complement their lives.

In fact, residents can work directly with the developer to tailor the layout, configuration and finishes to their style.

Among its features include large spacious apartments, open-plan living and dining, balcony space and a study nook in some apartments for working from home.

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Residents can also enjoy 600sqm of amenity across two levels, including barbeque facilities, private cabanas, landscaped areas and seated space throughout.

The three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes are available from $950,000.

Bide is expected to reach completion in early 2023.

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Bide is a new residential offering nestled in the heart of Newstead, with a unique approach where residents can work directly with the developer to tailor the layout, configuration and finishes to their style.

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Introducing Newstead’s latest multi-residential development, Bide

Mirvac have recently released their latest tower in their billion dollar Newstead development.

The latest tower, known as Quay Waterfront Newstead, located alongside the Brisbane River, joins previously completed stages Pier, Park and Unison as part of the grander Waterfront Newstead community.

Set in 5.5 ha of parklands, the biophilic tower weaves garden-green freshness up and around its apartments. Natural materials and organic forms define the interior spaces, bringing the textures of the outdoors in through feature stonework, unique metal patinas and timber-like grains.

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The 25 storey tower will deliver 143 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments that have been designed by Mirvac&rsquo;s in house design team to cater specifically to owner-occupiers.

Residents will be able to take advantage of Quay&#39;s&nbsp;Brisbane River views and the city&rsquo;s sub-tropical climate, along with exclusive resident lifestyle amenities. There will be a ground-level tropical oasis with pools of water, shaded enclaves and grassed areas that connect to - and expand - Waterfront Park.

Located at 57 Skyring Terrace, Quay Waterfront Newstead&nbsp;will contain a suite of&nbsp;amenities including a ground-level wellness centre with a gym and yoga studio, a resident&rsquo;s lounge and a private dining room on level 19.

The building community also benefits from a private residents&rsquo; lounge, wine room and dining area which can be reserved for entertaining and special events.

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Quay Waterfront Newstead is located just two kilometres from the CBD. Surrounded by Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and the river, life here offers the best of&nbsp;urban living&nbsp;balanced with the tranquillity of the waterfront.

Over 600 metres of walking and cycle paths have been&nbsp;constructed throughout Waterfront Newstead linking through to Newstead House, Newstead Terrace and Skyring Terrace when completed.&nbsp;

Plus major refurbishment of Newstead wharf has been completed, including facilities like the installation of a&nbsp;BBQ, playground and parkland seating.

Just a short distance away is the&nbsp;Bowen Hills&nbsp;Station providing convenient public transport access to the city.

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The latest in Mirvac's billion dollar Newstead redevelopment, Quay Waterfront Newstead highlights some of it's strongest aspects with a suite of exclusive amenities

Discover the amenities on offer at Mirvac's Quay Waterfront Newstead

The Brisbane City Council has just received an exciting new commercial development application, with a proposal lodged over the vacant block at 166-188 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead, next to the Bunnings.&nbsp;⁣

The main 3,686 sqm block of land was offloaded by Bunnings in 2017 for $13,475,000. It was bought by Associated Finance Pty Ltd, whose directors Martin Ward, Sophie Moore, Keith Thornton and Denis Stark are part of the ASX-listed Eagers Automotive giant. 
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Designed by Arkhefield, the eight&nbsp;floor building features almost 19,000sqm of lettable area, a child care centre, day spa, ground floor retail tenancies and a lush rooftop terrace within the leafy, subtropical commercial scheme.

&ldquo;The intent of the development is to support the continued growth and revitalisation of the Breakfast Creek Precinct, and of the gateway to the inner city more broadly,&quot; the application from Mewing Planning Consultants read.

The proposal sits five&nbsp;commercial floors atop a striking podium, and is capped off by a heavily landscaped terrace that includes an artificial lawn space and a stage/band platform. Each commercial floor also contains river-facing balconies which are oriented to capture the views of Breakfast Creek, Newstead House and the Brisbane River.&nbsp;⁣ 
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Designed by Arcadia, they noted their intention to use a lighthouse as the basis of their landscape narrative - aiming to have the building serve as a beacon for those entering Brisbane City from the north along Kingsford Smith Drive.&nbsp;⁣ 
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The building would certainly be a nice addition on the block which has been vacant as long as I can remember, and serves as a reminder that Newstead is booming across every sector.&nbsp;

<h2>Developments in Newstead</h2>

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Mirvac have recently released their latest tower in their billion dollar Quay Waterfront Newstead development.

The latest tower, Sky Precinct, located alongside the Brisbane River, join&#39;s previously completed stages Pier, Park and Unison as part of the grander Waterfront Newstead community.

Designed by Arkhefield, the eight floor building features almost 19,000sqm of lettable area

Newstead set for new commercial centre

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Mirvac have recently released their latest tower in their billion dollar Newstead development.

The latest tower, known as Quay Waterfront Newstead, located alongside the Brisbane River, joins previously completed stages Pier, Park and Unison as part of the grander Waterfront Newstead community.

The 25 storey tower will deliver 143 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments that have been designed by Mirvac’s in house design team to cater specifically to owner-occupiers. Set in 5.5 ha of parklands, the biophilic tower weaves garden-green freshness up and around its apartments. Natural materials and organic forms define the interior spaces, bringing the textures of the outdoors in through feature stonework, unique metal patinas and timber-like grains.

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Residents will be able to take advantage of Quay's Brisbane River views and the city’s sub-tropical climate, along with exclusive resident lifestyle amenities. There will be a ground-level tropical oasis with pools of water, shaded enclaves and grassed areas that connect to - and expand - Waterfront Park.

Located at 57 Skyring Terrace, Quay Waterfront Newstead will contain a suite of exclusive resident lifestyle amenities including a ground-level wellness centre with a gym and yoga studio, a resident’s lounge and a private dining room on level 19.

The building community also benefits from a private residents’ lounge, wine room and dining area which can be reserved for entertaining and special events.

Urban has taken a look at the conveniences and amenities available in and around Sky Precinct

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Centred by the park but connected to the best of Brisbane’s shopping and social scenes, Quay Waterfront Newstead is just 2km from the CBD. Surrounded by Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and the river, life here offers the best of urban living balanced with the tranquillity of the waterfront.

Over 600 metres of walking and cycle paths have been constructed throughout Waterfront Newstead linking through to Newstead House, Newstead Terrace and Skyring Terrace when completed. Along with the construction of new road networks including the delivery of Skyring Terrace, Festival Place, Cunningham Street and the extension of Waterloo Street.

Major refurbishment of Newstead wharf has been completed, including widening of surrounding footpaths and parklands and opening up this riverside space to the community. This includes facilities like the installation of a BBQ, playground and parkland seating.

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Nearby amenities include a number of trendy bars, waterfront cafes and eateries nearby including Malt Pier, Triffid and The Lazy Dog to name a few. 

Also within walking distance are a number of convenient shopping centres and malls like the Gasworks Plaza, multiples Coles', Woolworths' and Aldi's.

Just a short distance away is the Bowen Hills Station providing convenient public transport access to the city.

Schools and early learning facilities nearby:

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<li>New Farm State School</li>
	<li>Brisbane Central State School</li>
	<li>Brisbane Grammar School</li>
	<li>Avenues Montessori Children's House</li>
	<li>Fortitude Valley State Secondary College</li>
	<li>Windsor State School</li>
	<li>Angelorum College</li>
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Urban takes a look at the conveniences and amenities available in and around Mirvac's billion dollar Quay Waterfront Newstead development

Walking tour: What's within walking distance from Quay Waterfront Newstead?

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Mirvac has tweaked its plans for its Build-to-Rent tower in its Brisbane, Newstead project.

They've sought to make the project more renter friendly, lodging a minor amendment with Brisbane City Council to add more resident amenities.

Mirvac say in the plans submitted to the council that the Build-to-Rent designs are different to the more traditional Build-to-Sell design.

Mirvac's Build-to-Rent general manager, Angela Buckley, said they have learnt from their flagship community, LIV Indigo in Sydney Olympic Park, and further refined their renter-centric approach in the design.

“Build-to-Rent reimagines the rental experience by putting the focus on people, with improved customer service, greater certainty and security and an extensive range of onsite amenities, and the proposed design is in-line with this philosophy,” Ms Buckley  said.

“We have adjusted internal apartment layouts, sizes and mix to appeal to the key renter demographic and more than trebled the onsite amenity to provide generous spaces for connection, health and wellbeing and coworking, along with new initiatives such as a car share fleet and electric share bikes.

They will now seek to have 395 apartments in the development, a mix of studios, one and two dual key apartments across the 23 and 25 level buildings, as well as 3,000 sqm of residential amenities and 1,000 sqm of retail space.

Key worker affordable housing will be available for 25 per cent of apartments, which will be indistinguishable and transferrable to any apartment if the applicant meets the State’s eligibility requirements.   

The proposal will target sustainability benchmarks of 5 Star Green Star and average 7.5 Star NatHERS.

The amendment sees general plan modification on level one to accommodate Build-to-Rent requirements for onsite staff.

There will be further amenities for residents, including an outdoor fitness area, co-worker space and meeting rooms, a cinema, children's playroom and playground, a games room, a yoga studio and a pet park and dog wash. The extra amenities will be as well as the already approved swimming pool and gym, barbecue areas, communal gardens and communal dining spaces.

The proposed project, located at 60 Skyring Terrace in Waterfront Newstead, is set to be one of the first Build-to-Rent projects in Brisbane and is part of a growing trend toward a ‘third’ housing choice in Australia.

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Mirvac was named as one of two proponents in the Queensland Government’s Build-to-Rent Pilot Project in 2020 and will design, deliver, own and manage the new apartments exclusively for renters, under its established Build to Rent model, LIV Mirvac.

Pending approval, Mirvac is anticipating starting construction in late 2021, with the building program expected to take about two and a half years to complete.

<h2>QLD properties selling now:</h2>

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Mirvac have sought to make the project more renter friendly, lodging a minor amendment with Brisbane City Council to add more resident amenities.



Mirvac tweak Newstead Build-to-Rent tower to be more renter friendly

A sneak peak at the upcoming release&nbsp;by Mirvac in its&nbsp;$1 billion&nbsp;apartment, Quay Waterfront Newstead.

Following development approval in mid 2020, the latest tower, Sky Precinct, will be located alongside the Brisbane River and will join previously completed stages Pier, Park and Unison.

The 25 storey&nbsp;tower will deliver&nbsp;143 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments that have been designed by Mirvac&rsquo;s in house design team to cater specifically&nbsp;to&nbsp;owner-occupiers.

Residents will be able to take advantage of Sky Precinct&#39;s&nbsp;Brisbane River views and the city&rsquo;s sub-tropical climate, along with exclusive resident lifestyle amenities. There will be a ground-level tropical oasis with pools of water, shaded enclaves and grassed areas that connect to - and expand - Waterfront Park.

Located at 57 Skyring Terrace, Sky Precinct&nbsp;will contain&nbsp;a suite of exclusive resident lifestyle amenities including a&nbsp;ground-level wellness centre&nbsp;with a gym and yoga studio, a&nbsp;resident&rsquo;s lounge&nbsp;and a private dining room on level 19.

The building community also benefits from a private residents&rsquo; lounge, wine room and dining area which can be reserved for entertaining and special events.[smartcode_project:default project_id=90553]

Set in 5.5 ha of parklands, the biophilic tower weaves garden-green freshness up and around its apartments.&nbsp;Natural materials and organic forms define the interior spaces, bringing the textures of the outdoors in through feature stonework, unique metal patinas and timber-like grains.

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Centred by the park&nbsp;but connected to the best of Brisbane&rsquo;s shopping and social scenes, Quay Waterfront Newstead is just 2km from the CBD. Surrounded by Fortitude Valley, Teneriffe and the river, life here offers the best of urban living balanced with the tranquillity of the waterfront.

Mirvac&nbsp;began developing its vision for the&nbsp;Waterfront Newstead&nbsp;masterplan in 2001 and has so far delivered three stages with the fourth underway plus a fifth and final stage in the works.

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Mirvac's much anticipated fourth stage of its $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community – a 25-level building known as Sky Precinct 

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