When long-time Ivanhoe locals Graeme and Catherine, decided it was time to downsize, they weren’t necessarily in a rush.&nbsp;

Like many in their stage of life, they had started thinking about apartment living, but anticipated making the shift in two to three years.

That timeline changed when they visited <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/candela-ivanhoe-40-upper-heidelberg-road-ivanhoe">Candela</a>, a new boutique development by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/salter-brothers">Salter Brothers</a>. The project ticked all the boxes they were looking for: location, quality design, and long-term lifestyle benefits, which prompted them to bring their decision forward.

“It was the right place at the right time,” they said. “We knew immediately it ticked all the boxes, and we didn’t want to wait.”

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Their decision to downsize was driven by a combination of practical needs and lifestyle considerations. Their existing home, while much loved, had become increasingly difficult to maintain. It spanned multiple levels, included extensive front and back gardens, and was starting to show the wear that comes with age.&nbsp;

They were looking for a more manageable lifestyle, one with less upkeep and more freedom. A brand-new apartment with no maintenance requirements and the ability to simply “lock up and leave” gave them peace of mind and a greater sense of control over their future.

Financially, the purchase made sense as well. The available stamp duty savings, strong price-to-value offering, and timing of the settlement suited their plans, making the transition smoother and more cost-effective. The apartment's design and inclusions further supported their choice.

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The layout was both functional and flexible: three bedrooms, a butler’s pantry, a separate laundry, and a large open-plan living area. It gave them the freedom to host a family, accommodate guests, or set up a home office. The expansive balcony and elevated views added to the appeal, providing a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors.

“It just had a really good flow,” Catherine noted, something they found lacking in many other apartments they’d considered, particularly in the established market.

Candela’s boutique scale was another deciding factor. With a smaller number of residences and a top-floor penthouse position, the couple felt the development offered the privacy and space they were looking for, without feeling isolated.

“We liked that it wasn’t a huge development. It felt well-balanced, modern but still with a sense of community, not overwhelming,” they said.

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Equally important was the ability to remain in Ivanhoe, a suburb they know well and have deep roots in. After 46 years in the area, proximity to local parks, shops, and familiar faces mattered just as much as the apartment itself.

“We didn’t want to give up the community we’ve known for decades. Candela allowed us to upgrade our lifestyle while staying in the place we call home.”

With a Walk Score of 90, the village location supports a convenient, connected lifestyle. <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/ivanhoe-vic-3079">Ivanhoe</a> Station is just a eight-minute walk away, and the neighbourhood offers access to parks, cafes, restaurants, and schools along Upper Heidelberg Road, all within easy reach.

Beyond the apartment, the couple also saw value in the broader vision for Candela, one that integrates residential living with public spaces and local amenities.&nbsp;

The development introduces 58 new apartments as well as a mix of commercial and social spaces that integrate contemporary architecture with the suburb’s existing character.&nbsp;

At ground level, residents will find a charming café and a lifestyle wellness centre, perfect for unwinding and rejuvenating. Meanwhile, the rooftop garden offers a stunning vantage point for residents to enjoy breathtaking sunsets, host gatherings, or enjoy barbecues with family and friends. It's not just a place to live; it's a vibrant community where every moment is an opportunity to connect and create lasting memories.

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Why Ivanhoe locals are choosing to downsize to Candela

Mark and Roy Makari are expanding their presence in Sydney’s South West with a second major proposal for Leppington, this time envisioning a 900-dwelling mixed-use development just 850 metres from their previously lodged tower trio on Fifth Avenue.

Project management and construction management firm Creative Vision filed the plans for the&nbsp;multi-building project at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/230-rickard-road-leppington-nsw-2179">230 Rickard Road, Leppington</a>. The proposal seeks to establish a new focal point for the precinct through a high-density, transit-oriented development supported by diverse land uses.

According to the Scoping Report prepared for the Department of Planning, the scheme includes around 900 apartments across multiple towers, including 135 dwellings designated for affordable housing. A mix of market and subsidised apartments will be supported by ground-level activation through retail and office space, a childcare centre, and a hotel, forming a comprehensive urban precinct.

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The Design Report by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc-0">Studio SC</a> notes that the project “intends to deliver a high-quality, high-density built form that supports the vision for the Leppington Town Centre, integrating mixed-use outcomes and public domain upgrades.” The development is expected to be delivered in stages, although a precise timeline is yet to be confirmed.

The project will be assessed through a future State Significant Development Application, with the Scoping Report indicating the team will seek design excellence via a competitive process or through an expert design review panel. Early massing diagrams suggest a series of mid- to high-rise buildings framing a central landscaped spine, with emphasis on pedestrian permeability and public space.

The planning documentation flags a strong sustainability agenda, stating that the development will “respond to the urban heat island effect, incorporate water sensitive urban design, and prioritise active transport”.

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The proposal follows in the footsteps of the Makaris’ nearby Fifth Avenue site, where they’ve submitted plans for three towers comprising nearly 500 apartments, with 10 per cent dedicated to affordable housing. That project features commercial podiums, a childcare centre, and a new public park that would occupy more than a third of the site.

Both developments are situated within walking distance of Leppington Train Station and fall under strategic precinct plans promoting higher density housing. The town centre is undergoing substantial transformation, driven by state government planning reforms aimed at fast-tracking housing delivery.

Together, the two projects represent a combined ambition of nearly 1,400 new homes across just under two kilometres of central Leppington.

First look: 900-home mixed-use precinct planned for Leppington

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, has released the signature penthouses crowning its landmark AURA by Aqualand precinct at 168 Walker Street in North Sydney, unveiling Il Magnate and La Divina as the largest and most luxurious penthouses in the suburb.

With prices anticipated to commence from $15 million, and each accompanied by a new Porsche Carrera 911 valued at over $500K, the residences mark the culmination of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA by Aqualand</a>’s decade-long journey and the beginning of its final sales chapter. 
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Their release follows more than $850 million in record-breaking residential sales and the building’s completion and occupation.

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The Richards Stanisich-designed 284 sqm Il Magnate and 224 sqm La Divina penthouses, collectively known as The Icons of AURA, are conceived as grand luxury homes rather than apartments, with expansive proportions, elevated materiality and curated identities that reflect their status as one-off residences.&nbsp;

Il Magnate features a grande master suite, complete with substantial walk-in dressing area and ensuite, three other bedrooms, second ensuite and another bathroom, powder room, open plan kitchen, scullery, substantial dining area and generous living room divided by a feature fireplace, and a multifunction wintergarden, which is ideal for a study and adjoining office breakout space. &nbsp;

Meanwhile, the La Divina residence offers the same amenities, sans the powder room, on a slightly smaller alternate floor plan configuration.

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Each occupies half of AURA by Aqualand’s topmost 28th level, comes with four secure car spaces and pairs sweeping Sydney Harbour panoramas with large-scale living spaces, refined detailing and a level of craftsmanship and amenity rarely offered in the North Shore market.&nbsp;

Penthouse residents will also receive Etymon’s ‘Black Key’ private concierge and lifestyle management service, an invitation only offering providing the ultimate in bespoke personalisation, including a range of everyday discrete services, from dinner party management, grocery deliveries, pet feeding or plants watered, dinners, snacks and coffee deliveries, event ticket sourcing, right up to organising travel visas and international airfares. Rarely seen in Australian properties, the service provides residents the benefits of living in a world-class luxury hotel-style home, akin to The Ritz, or the Waldorf Astoria.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>’s Director, Kirsten Stanisich, said the studio set out to craft residences that feel profoundly considered, contemporary and deeply connected to their setting.

“From the outset, we approached these penthouses with the sensibility of a grand Parisian residence - generous in scale, elegant in proportion and designed to feel more like a handcrafted home than an apartment," Stanisich said.

“Their elevated position and sweeping harbour outlook informed every decision, creating a rare connection between urban sophistication and natural calm. We shaped each space with expressive materiality, sculptural forms and bespoke detailing that invite touch and interaction.&nbsp;

“The result is a pair of residences defined by volume, light and an inherent softness - refined, flexible and deeply personal. These penthouses are unlike anything else in North Sydney, offering a sanctuary of true luxury framed by some of the city’s most remarkable views.”

For Aqualand’s Head of Sales &amp; Marketing, Alex Adams, the collaboration with Porsche underscores the shared ethos behind the residences.

“Aqualand’s collaboration with Porsche underpins both brand’s sharing an obsession with craftsmanship, design excellence, and enduring value," Adams said.

“Our penthouses are created for those who appreciate the finer details and expect the extraordinary at every touchpoint. Including a Porsche simply extends that experience beyond the residence - it’s a continuation of the lifestyle our buyers already live.”&nbsp;

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Aqualand’s Managing Director, Jin Lin, said the penthouses represent both the pinnacle of AURA by Aqualand and an important design benchmark for the company’s future pipeline.&nbsp;

“These stunning penthouses reflect the purest expression of Aqualand’s design ambition," Lin said.

“The unparalleled design intent makes them not only the glistening crown of AURA by Aqualand, but the crown of North Sydney itself. They’re essentially a thank you gift to a burgeoning community that deserves this level of quality and architectural consideration.&nbsp;

“We’re leveraging the unrivalled standard set here as the foundation for what comes next, including our upcoming Anderson Street, Chatswood; 15 Blue Street, North Sydney and Central Barangaroo projects. Purchasers of these penthouses will essentially be living inside the blueprint of Aqualand’s future.

“These landmark residences demonstrate how far North Sydney has evolved and the strength of demand for highly curated, bespoke luxury homes. They’re more than penthouses, they’re legacy residences.&nbsp;

“With AURA by Aqualand now a thriving new precinct with residents well and truly settled, and our in-house world-class lifestyle amenity activated, Il Magnate and La Divina represent a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to secure an extraordinary piece of North Sydney’s future.”

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Aqualand launches North Sydney penthouses with free Porsche Carrera 911

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/bokarina-qld-4575">Bokarina</a> Beach has quietly evolved into one of the Sunshine Coast’s most complete coastal lifestyle precincts, defined not just by proximity to the ocean, but by how residential living, local retail and everyday amenity are stitched together.&nbsp;

Gardner Vaughan Group’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bask-bokarina-38-bokarina-boulevard-bokarina-qld-4575">Bask Bokarina</a> now represents the final residential chapter in that transformation.

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Over recent years, the Bokarina Beach precinct has taken shape as a walkable, community-oriented neighbourhood, anchored by beachfront access, Lake Kawana to the west, and a growing mix of cafés, specialty retail and public open space.&nbsp;

With Zinc Bokarina already delivered next door by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gardner-vaughan-group">Gardner Vaughan Group</a> (GVG), Bask is the last opportunity to buy a brand new apartment within the precinct, effectively rounding out a fully formed coastal village.

GVG has positioned Bask to strengthen that lifestyle framework. Ten ground-floor retail spaces are planned beneath the residences, extending Bokarina Boulevard’s existing activity and reinforcing the area’s everyday convenience, from casual dining and coffee to local services, within a short walk of the beach.

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The residential component comprises 135 apartments across two buildings, Mydas and Caretta, with a clear shift toward larger three- and four-bedroom layouts and penthouses. That mix reflects a maturing buyer profile in Bokarina, where demand is increasingly led by owner-occupiers and active downsizers seeking space, permanence, and connection to place rather than short-term coastal accommodation.

Design and amenity have followed the same logic. Residents will have access to a heated plunge pool, gym, private dining room with a full kitchen, landscaped communal gardens with barbecues and a firepit, and a shared herb and vegetable garden, facilities intended to support daily use rather than resort-style turnover. Pet-friendly features, including a dog wash bay, acknowledge both buyer expectations and the area’s dog-friendly beach, located around 250 metres from the site.

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“Bokarina has become one of the Sunshine Coast’s most desirable beachside communities, and Bask represents the very last chance to buy new in this location,” GVG Director Sam Gardner said.&nbsp;

“Our focus has been to create spacious, functional apartments that meet the needs of locals who want to downsize without compromise, as well as those seeking a full-time coastal retreat.”

Positioned between the Pacific Ocean and Lake Kawana, Bask apartments have been oriented to capture outlooks toward the water or the Glass House Mountains, reinforcing the project’s connection to its natural surroundings. With parks, beachfront paths, hospitals, retail and public transport already in place, Bask arrives at a point where the broader precinct is no longer emerging, but established.

Construction is expected to complete in Q3 this year, with apartments ready to move into this Spring.

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Bask to complete Bokarina’s Sunshine Coast lifestyle precinct as final apartments are released

Property development giant <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/avid-property-group">AVID Property Group</a> is approaching completion, and sell-out, of its Surry Hills apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rathbone-23-47-flinders-street-surry-hills-nsw-2010">The Rathbone</a>.

The Flinders St project has sold well over half of its 32 apartments, which will sit above two retail spaces.

Now hitting the market are the final 14 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, which start from $1.15 million. AVID is targeting a mid-2026 completion.

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AVID General Manager New South Wales Danny Boubli said as more apartments are introduced to increase housing options in inner-city areas, homebuyers are searching for a &nbsp;sense of belonging in addition to location, convenience and value.&nbsp;

“There are very few opportunities for new developments in Surry Hills, and since acquiring the site, we’ve even seen one early purchaser merge two apartments plans together, reflecting the demand for a spacious, premium offering in a prime location,” Boubli said.&nbsp;

“Demand has been strong since we launched to market – we don’t see these final apartments staying on the market for long.”&nbsp;

Architectural firm Studio SC has designed the building which pays homage to the former 1900s Rathbone Terraces that once sat on the 990 sqm island site.

Boubil said the team has made every effort to create "truly liveable apartments", through&nbsp;functional floor plans, security, storage, and the inclusion of quality fittings.

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Sustainable design has also been implemented throughout the development, with natural light flooding each apartment, ventilation throughout, extensive landscaping and where possible, materials with a high level of recycled content and low volatile organic compound paints have been used. &nbsp;

Apartments range in size from 57 sqm for the one-bedrooms to the large-scale 165 sqm three-beds which are priced at $2,575,000.

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AVID launches final apartments at The Rathbone, Surry Hills

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We all seek that special lifestyle; a place that feels right at home, easy and comfortable.
Add a mix of family-orientated community and a diverse range of contemporary designer homes and you’ve found the perfect place that’s yours to enjoy – <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/pimpama-village" target="_blank">Pimpama Village</a>.
Positioned for growth in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest-growing corridors and supported by a number of current upcoming infrastructure upgrades, services and opportunities, Pimpama Village balances lifestyle with investment smarts.
The estate is a 53ha masterplanned development built on the old Coulters Farm and surrounded by parklands, just south of Hotham Creek.
Designed with an amiable neighbourhood in mind, Pimpama Village allows residents to flourish within a friendly lifestyle-focused community.
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Located on the eastern side of the highway, Pimpama Estate provides easy access to Ormeau train station and the M1 Motorway, putting the Gold Coast and Brisbane on your doorstep.
Pimpama City Shopping Centre, located just minutes from Pimpama Village, opened its doors in late 2018.
The development boasts a Coles, Aldi, Best and Less, Zarraffa’s drive thru, Subway, 24-hour service station and 26 specialty stores.
Pimpama Village is also close to the stunning Gainsborough Greens Golf Course, surrounded by 230ha of natural bushland beauty, and the P-12 private school Kings Christian College, which opened a new campus in 2015. 
To download Choice Homes Urban Appeal 2019 magazine, <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/sovereign-estate" target="_blank">click here</a>.
 
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Pimpama Village masterplanned development in Pimpama growth corridor

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GemLife has purchased the balance of ‘The Heights Estate’ in Pimpama, Gold Coast, for $29,700,000 and plans to deliver an over 50’s lifestyle resort on the substantial site.   The subdivision site, that offered around 46.41ha in land size, came with preliminary approval for 267 detached residential lots.   The asset was marketed and sold by Ray White Special Projects Queensland Executive Directors Matthew Fritzsche, Mark Creevey and Tony Williams.   Mr Fritzsche said the expressions of interest campaign demanded very strong enquiry and serious interest from groups.   “There's limited developable land on the Gold Coast of this scale and quality, and it showed in the strong number of enquiries we had throughout the campaign,” he said.   “It formed part of the master-planned ‘The Heights estate’ – which is a very well curated and presented estate by Sunland – on the northern Gold Coast.
“The Heights is 20 minutes* from the central Gold Coast and [approximately] 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. It’s in an elevated position within the estate, offering Gold Coast skyline views.   “The target list comprised local, interstate and international groups, and interest was predominantly from the residential and retirement/manufactured home estate sector.”   Mr Creevey said the sale highlighted that even in testing times, development sites with an element of approval would always be appealing.   “This really is an exciting project and we’re looking forward to seeing GemLife deliver yet another quality project,” he said.   “This is one of South East Queensland’s most recognised land estates - in a market with rapidly diminishing forward land supply.   “It's a high-quality estate with a significant entry statement, boulevard roads and footpaths, landscaping throughout and features central parkland.”
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GemLife pays $29.7 million to build Pimpama over 50's lifestyle resort

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A brand new Pimpama Service Centre, located in Queensland’s second fastest growing suburb, has hit the market.
The property, 45km south of the Brisbane CBD and 30km north of the Gold Coast, is anchored by high profile international and national food brands and established retailers including United Petroleum, Pizza Hut, Carls Jr, Red Rooster and Zambrero.
The service centre is situated on an 8,750 sqm site, opened in July this year. It offers an annual income of around $980,000.
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The centre benefits from a strategic position in Pimpama - Queensland’s fastest – and Australia’s second fastest - growing suburb with 25% population growth per annum.
 
Choice Homes are <a href="/expert-insights/building/pimpama-village-on-the-gold-coast-soon-to-sell-out-stage-three">currently building Pimpama Village</a>, which are selling out fast in the local area.
CBRE’s Darren Collins, Joseph Du Rieu and Kevin Tong have been appointed to manage the sale of the service centre on behalf of ADCO Constructions. 
Collins said the sale represented an outstanding opportunity to acquire a thriving asset with long lease and strong income potential. 
“Pimpama has had an extremely strong growth story over the past five years, which is attributed to its ideal location that offers affordable coastal living very close to the M1- the main road linking Brisbane and the Gold Coast," he said.
"This premier location will underpin the success of the centre and its retailers,” Mr Collins said. 
“Earlier this year, Carls Jr opened its 20th Australian store at Pimpama, marking one of the retailer’s most successful store openings to date and highlighting the tremendous appeal and strength of this outstanding location.”
The Pimpama Service Centre is being offered for sale with a 12-year WALE – with its newest retailers, Pizza Hut and a Chinese eatery, opening this week. 
 
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Service Centre in Qld’s booming Pimpama hits the market

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Pimpama Village, the master-planned land development located on the old Coulters Farm on the Gold Coast, is approaching its third stage sell out.
The 53-hectare estate house and land packages start at $508,778, and comes with a number of customisable house designs.
Stages one and two have both sold our already and stage three has nearly sold out, just <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/pimpama-village" target="_blank">7 lots remain of the 74 which were on offer.</a>
The only properties remaining are four bedroom homes, which can span either one or two levels (above).
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The development is just south of Hotham Creek and sits near the soon to be opened Pimpama City Shopping Centre.
Pimpama City (pictured below), which has 18,000 sqm of retail space, is set to open on September 21, with a line up of retailers including Coles, Coles Express, ALDI plus Best &amp; Less. 
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The estate is situated a short distance from Ormeau train station, the M1 Motorway, providing it easy access to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
 Pimpama Village includes a central town centre with proposed Coles, Aldi, KFC, Hungry Jacks, a medical centre, childcare, and specialty shops.
For more information on Pimpapa Village, <a href="https://www.choicehomes.com.au/estate/pimpama-village" target="_blank">click here.</a>
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Pimpama Village on the Gold Coast soon to sell out stage three

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Generation-Y first home buyers are helping drive a population surge in the northern Gold Coast’s Pimpama, which was also Australia’s fastest-growing regional suburb.
Pimpama recorded the fastest growth rate of any area outside of an Australian capital city between 2014 and 2015, with the number of residents growing by 20% in that period, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Compared with Pimpama, Greater Brisbane witnessed an increase of 1.6% while it was 1.2% for the whole of Queensland.
According to QM Properties general sales manager Damien Ross, first home buyers accounted for almost a quarter of buyers at its Pimpama-based Pacific Cove development, which will add 507 new homes to the suburb on completion.
“104 sites of between 400 and 800 square metres have sold at Pacific Cove since launching to the market nine months ago, with 28% of our first home buyers aged under 30 and another 56% aged between 30 and 40,” Ross said.
“The owner-occupier focus has been a major drawcard, particularly for those buyers wanting to make their first home their forever home, with room to grow and start a family in an estate with a real sense of community.”
Prices for a 402 sqm land lot start at $239,500, while a four-bedroom home and land package costs $399,000. The relative affordability has also made the prospect of leaving the rental market for the first time a real possibility for first home buyers, added Ross.
“Buyers are also excited about the new infrastructure planned for the area, including new schools and the nearby Coomera Town Centre shopping hub.”
QM Properties’ current investment in the Gold Coast region includes more than 2,500 home sites across five estates – Pacific Cove, Coomera Retreat, Coomera Waters, Coomera Quays and the soon-to-launch Tuxedo Junction at Maudsland.
Across the portfolio, 61.7% of buyers have come from the Gold Coast, with 7.5% from Logan City and 5.3% from Ipswich.
“Located 40 minutes to the Brisbane CBD and 20 minutes to Surfers Paradise, both Pimpama and Coomera have proven popular suburbs with those seeking the flexibility to commute to either local or city-based work,” Ross said.
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First home buyers drive Australia’s fastest-growing regional suburb

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Mirvac's residential development Gainsborough Greens in Queensland's Pimpama has finalised its 1000th sale, with the region being named Australia's fastest growing housing market by the Housing Industry Association.
The development has cleared $275 million in sales since it was officially launched to the market in 2011.
More than 150 homesites have been taken in 2017, totaling $41 million.
Mirvac Queensland Residential General Manager, Warwick Bible, said the high demand for property in Gainsborough Greens, one of the largest masterplanned communities underway on the Gold Coast, was driven by a number of factors.
"Buyers can build a brand new home in Gainsborough Greens for less than  it would cost to purchase an older-style home, which may require renovation, in the central Gold Coast, just a few minutes drive south," he said.
"Considering recent figures from CoreLogic revealed the median house price on the Gold Coast had hit a record high of $600,000 in the 12 months to December, the starting price for house and land at Gainsborough Greens, which is currently $482,910, offers great value.
"There are also significant benefits that come with building a new home, such as the ability to choose the design and layout that best suits your lifestyle, including the latest fittings and finishes.
"The design of Gainsborough Greens and the location in Pimpama added to the appeal, with the community attracting a range of buyers, from first home buyers through to upgraders and empty nesters.
"A lot of purchasers comment on the green leafy surroundings and the community atmosphere at Gainsborough Greens, both of which we have significantly invested in.
"Around 65 percent of the community is dedicated to green open space, including parks and natural bushland reserve, and we have a regular calendar of events for all our residents, and the broader community, to enjoy.
"The location, with quick access to the motorway, also makes commuting to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane CBDs easy, and the ever-expanding array of infrastructure in the area, including some of the city's newest schools and shopping villages, adds to the lifestyle for residents."
Shane Stefanac and Melissa Gilmour will move into their new four-bedroom home at Gainsborough Greens later this year, after purchasing a homesite in the Pimpama community.
Mr Stefanac said the couple initially had their sights set on buying an existing home, until he discovered Gainsborough Greens by 'accident'.
"I came across Gainsborough Greens while going for a ride on my motorbike and thought it looked like a really nice community," he said.
"I had such a good feeling about the area that I went home and spoke to Mel about it and a week later we had purchased a block of land to build our dream home.
"We had been looking at existing homes for a while, but had been unable to find one that featured everything we were looking for in our price range.
"At Gainsborough Greens, Mel was able to design our new home from the ground up, just the way we wanted it. It is really nice to know we can build our home without the hassle of having to renovate."
"We decided to sell our apartment in Biggera Waters to build our new home.
"Both Mel and I love that there is so much natural bushland. It reminds me of growing up in Mudgeeraba and that rural feeling.
"It is definitely the perfect location to raise a family, halfway between the centre of the Gold Coast and Brisbane.
"Mel and I both work in Labrador, so it is really easy to get to work on the motorway and we also spend a lot of time in Brisbane with friends.
"Gainsborough Greens is really the perfect location for our lifestyle."
The Housing Industry Association named Pimpama as Australia's fastest growing housing market in its 'Population and Residential Building Hotspots 2017' report, based on population growth and residential building activity.
Homesites at Gainsborough Greens are priced from $246,000.  For more information, <a href="https://gainsboroughgreens.mirvac.com" target="_blank">click here</a>.
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Pimpama in Queensland has been pinpointed as Australia's number one housing hotspot, based on its performance during 2015/16.
It is a suburb in the northern part of the City of Gold Coast, located on the Pacific Motorway 30 kilometres north of Surfers Paradise.
In second place was Sydney's Cobbitty-Leppington area, followed by Palmerston-South in the Northern Territory, according to HIA's latest Population &amp; Residential Building Hotspots 2017 report released on Sunday.
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Population in these areas grew by more than the 1.4 percent national average during 2015/16 and had at least $150 million worth of residential building approved, HIA said. 
Palmerston-South in the NT in third place in the national Top 20. Nine of the top 20 hotspots are located in New South Wales. 
“With 2016 representing a record year for new home building activity across Australia, the housing industry has been supporting economic activity in localities up and down the country. The good news on housing is not confined to the major capital cities – today’s report shows that regional Australia is also peppered with housing Hotspots,” commented HIA Senior Economist Shane Garrett. 
“In terms of its economic contribution, the housing industry is truly unique. Today’s report identifies 86 separate areas in every state and territory across Australia where residential building activity is acting as the engine of economic activity, employment and development. Small businesses are particular beneficiaries of housing activity,” concluded Shane Garrett. 
Nationally, an area qualifies as a Hotspot if its population grew by more than the 1.4 percent national average during 2015/16 and at least $150 million worth of residential building was approved during the year.
Pimpama's latest residential development is Halcyon Greens, a $300 million masterplanned community for over 50s.
 
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