Queensland builder-developer MAYD has revealed the first look at its major North Kirra beachfront development, lodging amended plans that reduce the number of apartments and increase the proportion of larger residences.

The project is planned across a substantial 4,742 sqm amalgamated site spanning seven lots at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/2-6-pacific-parade-bilinga-qld-4225">2-6 Pacific Parade</a> and 27-33 Golden Four Drive in Bilin​ga, directly opposite Nor​th Kirra Beach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mayd-group">MAYD</a> secured the site for $32.5 million in 2025, in what was one of the Gold Coast's largest property transactions of the year.

The development will be delivered across two stages, with the first stage carrying an estimated gross realisation value of around $360 million.

The latest amendments seek to reduce the overall apartment count and shift the project further toward the owner-occupier market, with larger residences designed for buyers wanting considerably more space than traditionally offered in a beachfront apartment.

The residential mix will include townhomes, oversized two-bedroom apartments, substantial three-bedroom residences and four-bedroom homes.

MAYD has appointed Cera Stribley to lead the architecture and interiors, with the Melbourne-based design practice drawing on the beachfront setting through a series of ocean-facing terraces and heavily landscaped balconies.

Strong horizontal forms and curved balconies will define the exterior, with subtropical landscaping integrated throughout the building to soften the built form and increase the connection between the residences and the beachfront.

The project will also include an extensive collection of resident wellness and lifestyle facilities, continuing the broader shift across the Gold Coast's luxury apartment market toward larger homes supported by resort-style amenity.

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MAYD Founder Todd Mould said North Kirra was increasingly appealing to buyers attracted to the more established, lower-density character of the southern Gold Coast.

"North Kirra presents one of the most compelling luxury residential opportunities currently emerging in Australia, combining absolute beachfront with the character and authenticity that buyers are increasingly seeking, and the same sense of tight-knit community that defined Burleigh and Currumbin perhaps 10 or 15 years ago," Mould said.

"With Gold Coast Airport on its doorstep, it also offers a level of accessibility that broadens its appeal across almost every market demographic."

The project comes as the southern Gold Coast continues to attract an increasing share of high-end apartment development and buyer activity.

Kirra in particular has emerged as one of the region's more tightly held beachfront markets, with its relatively low-density character, established surf and hospitality scene and proximity to Gold Coast Airport differentiating it from the higher-density markets further north.

Mould said those characteristics had informed the approach MAYD and Cera Stribley had taken to the project.

"We've worked closely with Cera Stribley to create a vision that is deeply connected to its surroundings," he said.

"Inspired by the coastline itself, the architecture has been shaped around space, privacy and resort-style living, creating a collection of homes that reflects the next generation of luxury on the southern Gold Coast."

MOTIV Managing Director Carly Cottam, who has been appointed to market the project, said buyer attention had continued to move south along the Gold Coast.

"Purchasers who may once have defaulted to Broadbeach, Main Beach or Surfers Paradise are increasingly recognising the value of a genuine beachfront location that offers lower density, strong amenity and a more established sense of community," Cottam said.

"Kirra has a powerful combination of growing demand and genuine scarcity. Beachfront supply is inherently constrained, the area remains relatively low density, and buyers are increasingly placing a premium on locations that feel established, uncrowded and authentic rather than heavily developed."

Cottam said the proximity to Gold Coast Airport was also proving increasingly important for interstate and second-home buyers.

"Being minutes from Gold Coast Airport makes it particularly compelling for interstate buyers, frequent travellers and second-home purchasers who can access an authentic coastal lifestyle almost immediately after stepping off a flight."

The acquisition takes MAYD's active development portfolio to more than $500 million, with the North Kirra project representing one of its largest undertakings to date.

MAYD is targeting an early 2027 launch.

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First look at MAYD's North Kirra mixed-use precinct

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Castle Hill, the longtime hub of the Hills District, has been one of the major beneficiaries of Sydney's Metro expansion, with improved connectivity helping drive continued population growth, development and buyer demand across the Hills District.

But despite that growth, the suburb has seen relatively few major new apartment projects brought to market over the past 18 months.

Hills District developer Reve Group is looking to fill that gap with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nova-r-ve-castle-hill-2-garthowen-crescent-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Nova Rêve</a>, a major new mixed-use precinct on the corner of Garthowen Crescent and Old Castle Hill Road, a short walk from Castle Hill Metro Station and Castle Towers.

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The project will comprise three residential towers alongside a hotel, restaurants, cafes and a skybar, more than 1,600 sqm of ground-floor retail and almost an acre of landscaped gardens.

It represents the largest project undertaken by Reve Group, the development arm of the Kassis family, which has been building across the Hills District for more than 30 years through Kassis Homes.

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Nova Rêve also represents a significant step up from the family's first apartment development, Grand Rêve, which was delivered nearby on Garthowen Crescent.

Grand Rêve introduced larger, house-like apartment layouts and premium inclusions including Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances to the Castle Hill market.

Nova Rêve takes that approach to a precinct scale, combining the residential component with hospitality, retail and substantial public and resident landscaping.

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Reve Group Managing Director Sam Kassis said the project reflected the family's three decades of building in the Hills, which has evolved from trophy homes on quarter-acre blocks to larger-scale apartment development.

"Grand Rêve was our first apartment project here and it showed us what this pocket of Castle Hill could be. Nova Rêve is the refinement of that idea: not just apartments, but a place the whole suburb can use," Kassis said.

A key part of that approach is the hotel, which has been designed to operate as an amenity for the wider Castle Hill community rather than solely hotel guests.

It will include restaurants, cafes, skybars and all-day dining, alongside conference and event facilities catering to business functions, community groups and private events.

At ground level, more than 1,600 sqm of shops and cafes will open onto the surrounding streets and landscaped areas.

Almost an acre of gardens designed by Land and Form Studios will run through the precinct, incorporating pathways, seating, barbecue areas and children's play spaces.

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Reve Group's Romio Georges said creating an active ground plane had been central to the planning of Nova Rêve.

"There are gardens with pathways, barbecues, seating and play areas, shops and cafes opening onto the street, and a hotel with restaurants and a skybar that anyone in Castle Hill can walk into," Georges said.

The project's elevated position on one of Sydney's highest ridgelines will also provide apartments with outlooks toward the Sydney skyline, surrounding parkland and the Blue Mountains.

More than 80 per cent of the apartments will occupy corner positions, with Turner responsible for both the architecture and interiors.

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A collection of just 25 large-format apartments and penthouses overlooking Goodwin Park is entering the Coolangatta market, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marea-residences-coolangatta-27-27a-dixon-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Maréa Residences</a> combining a low-density, residential-only approach with uninterrupted park and Pacific Ocean outlooks.

Located at 27 Dixon Street, Maréa comprises three and four-bedroom residences alongside a limited number of dual-level penthouses, with the project positioned between Goodwin Park and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/coolangatta-qld-4225">Coolangatta</a>’s coastal precinct.

Construction has commenced, with completion currently estimated for late 2027. Three-bedroom residences are priced from $1.8 million.

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The project has been designed around its northern outlook across the park, with the building’s architecture, landscaping and material palette intended to establish a connection with the neighbouring green space. The residences have been configured to maximise natural light and views across Goodwin Park towards the ocean.

Inside, the material palette incorporates timber, stone and brushed brass, complemented by curved detailing and ambient lighting. Kitchens and bathrooms carry the same natural material approach, while residences also include basement parking, storage and lift access.

Maréa’s penthouses are arranged over two levels and include private pools, adding another layer to the project’s focus on larger-format apartment living. Across the development, residences are configured with three or four bedrooms rather than the broader mix of smaller apartment types commonly found in larger projects.

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Resident amenity is concentrated at rooftop level, where landscaped entertaining terraces and pools take advantage of elevated views across Coolangatta and the Pacific Ocean.

The project has so far been particularly well received by local owner-occupiers and downsizers, according to Urban Activation Property Sales and Marketing Director Matt George, with the residential-only format, construction quality and northern park outlook among the features resonating with purchasers.

“The uninterrupted northern aspect overlooking Goodwin Park has been a key point of difference, with buyers attracted to the sense of serenity and open space the park provides, while still enjoying easy access to the ocean and being within walking distance of the lifestyle and amenities Coolangatta has to offer,” George said.

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“The combination of high-quality construction, a residential-only building, park outlook and proximity to the beach has resonated strongly with the local downsizer market.”

The Dixon Street address is within walking distance of Coolangatta Beach and the broader southern Gold Coast coastline, including the surf breaks at Snapper Rocks and Kirra. Coolangatta’s cafés, restaurants and retail are nearby, while Gold Coast Airport is also within close proximity.

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Maréa Residences brings parkside apartments to Coolangatta

Melbourne developer PDG has secured Victorian Government approval for its $1.5 billion Southbank development <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-1-queens-bridge-street-southbank-vic-3006">The One</a>, clearing the way for the long-dormant riverfront site opposite Crown to finally be developed.

The Minister for Planning has approved the project at 1-29 Queens Bridge Street, with the Department of Transport and Planning issuing the planning permit following its assessment.

The approval will allow PDG to develop the prominent 5,059 sqm site with a major mixed-use tower comprising premium apartments, including branded residences, a luxury hotel and boutique office space.

PDG acquired the site in late 2024, with its position directly opposite Crown's main entrance and near Melbourne's Arts Precinct making it one of Southbank's most significant remaining development opportunities.

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Designed by COX in collaboration with ODO and PDG, the tower's architecture draws on the movement of the Yarra River, with six vertical pleats running the height of the sculpted facade.

The project will also see the heritage-listed Queens Bridge Hotel restored and incorporated into the development&nbsp;with new hospitality and public uses, including a rooftop venue.

A significant component of The One will be its residential amenity.

More than 5,000 sqm of resident facilities will be delivered across a single level, making it one of the largest consolidated residential amenity offerings proposed in an Australian apartment development.

The planning approval also incorporates a major upgrade of Queensbridge Square, which PDG will deliver in partnership with the City of Melbourne.

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The existing square will be revitalised as a new civic and pedestrian space along the Yarra River, strengthening the connection between the project, Southbank and the riverfront.

PDG Founder and Managing Director Vince Giuliano said the approval represented a major milestone for a site which has remained largely underutilised for more than 15 years.

“This is the most significant Planning Permit approval Melbourne has seen in recent years,” Giuliano said.

“For more than 15 years, this site has remained underutilised. This approval enables us to deliver a project that will contribute meaningfully to the revitalisation of Southbank, restore and reactivate an important heritage building, and create a new civic and hospitality destination for Melbourne.”

The latest approval follows an earlier planning permit issued by the City of Melbourne covering demolition works across part of the site at 9-29 Queens Bridge Street. Those demolition and early works are already underway.

PDG has also started generating early interest in the residential component from owner-occupiers ahead of a planned public launch in early 2027.

PDG secures approval for $1.5bn Southbank apartment development, The One

Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

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Developers Meriton are building a stormwater diversion project in Sydney's northern beaches suburb of Dee Why ahead of their development of the 18 level 356 apartment complex named the Lighthouse to be built on the corner of Pittwater Road and Howard Avenue.
Lighthouse will be built on the site purchased from Canadian group Brookfield for $52 million in 2013.
The development will eventually become a four-tower project with an upmarket retail centre, childcare facilities and commercial suites on the 1.44ha site.
The civil project, approved after extensive flood modelling of the development site, will divert existing stormwater system to alleviate previous flooding issues .
Meriton head Harry Triguboff said the aim was to provide Dee Why with a pulsating community heart.
“We intend to make this new town centre a vibrant destination for Dee Why’s residents – it will give the whole suburb a lift.”
The complex will contain 356 one, two and three-bedroom apartments, along with a number of resident facilities.
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Meriton starts stormwater redevelopment in Sydney's flood-prone Dee Why 

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Only 39 percent of Australians looking for a property to buy are getting a professional building inspection according to the latest Westpac Home Ownership report.
The report found four in five (79 percent) Aussie home owners make their own checks when viewing a property to purchase - commonly looking inside built-in closets (40 percent), running the taps (26 percent), checking the condition of the roof (24 percent) and turning the lights on and off (21 percent). 
The report revealed Australian home-owners in some states are less vigorous with checks than others, with one third (31 per cent) of South Australian home-owners not conducting any checks when viewing a property, compared to one quarter (26 per cent) in Victoria and less than one in five (18 per cent) in New South Wales. 
Over half (52 percent) of Australian home-owners surveyed admitted to making at least one mistake before purchasing, only inspecting in dry weather (17 percent), conducting only one inspection (16 percent) and not checking out the neighbourhood (11 percent). 
Andrew Moore, Westpac state general manger NSW Metro said a professional property inspection will give you a much better understanding of what repairs, if any, may be required, and will help you decide on a property that fits within your budget, while minimising unexpected costs after moving in.
“It is important to not only check the house itself, but also the neighbourhood to ensure the area meets your needs," he said.
“One in ten home-owners also admit to underestimating the cost of moving. Don’t fall into the trap of looking at the advertised price of the home and only budgeting for this.
"Prior to purchasing, check in with your home finance manager to ensure you understand the costs associated with moving and have all your bases covered including the home loan application and other lender-related fees, legal fees and stamp duty. Your local bank can also discuss opportunities to gain pre-approval for finance which can help you secure your dream home at auction."   
Jamil Allouche from Ray White Brunswick said home buyers need to change the way they look at a professional building inspection.
“Unfortunately there are a portion of home owners who try and cover up serious structural issues when selling their home, and some home buyers, specifically first home buyers, can be misled," he said. 
“A number of home buyers look at professional building inspections as a waste of money, when they should instead be looking at them as a way to save them money. In some cases inspections can save buyers tens of thousands of dollars in home repairs.”
 
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Aussies skirting professional building inspections: Home Ownership report

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A permit approved residential tower site in South Yarra has been listed for sale.
The 2,125sqm site at 16 Claremont Street, has permit approval to accommodate a 27-storey tower, comprising 336 apartments, as well as retail and office space.
Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, the project - known as VISTA - benefits from dual street frontage to the major thoroughfares of Daly and Claremont streets.
It is listed through Colliers and CBRE. 
CBRE’s Lewis Tong said the site’s existing permit approval would be a differentiating factor for offshore groups. 
“Asian developers are likely to see significant value with the plans and permits already in place,” he said. 
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Brisbane residential property developers ARIA have been given approval for a new 82-storey residential tower.
Designed by architects Rothelowman, the tower at 171 Edward Street is set to rank among Brisbane's tallest buildings.
The new proposed CBD tower will feature a mix of one- and two-bedroom dwellings across a total 652 apartments. 
The curved, gold facade of the tower will draw heavily on the form of Constantin Brancusi's Bird in Space – a series of 16 sculptures created between 1923 to 1940 that communicate the notion of flight.
171 Edward Street will be opened up to the neighbourhood through a four-storey podium featuring more than 2100 square metres of retail and commercial space, Fairfax Media reported. 
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Established developer Roxy-Pacific has just unveiled its mixed-use project in Potts Point, The Hensley.
Located on Bayswater Road, The Henley was designed by award-wining architects Woods Bagot's, whose bold architectural statement won a design competition to create a one-of-a-kind addition to Potts Point that captures its past and present.
Behind its historic façade, the Hensley's contemporary structure drifts from brick to modern steel and glass.
The lobby mirrors the area's bohemian past, with art deco touches and herringbone floor tiling.
The eight level building has 44 north-east facing one, two and three bedroom apartments, with the higher apartments offering views extending to Rushcutters Bay and the city.
Buyers in The Hensley have the option of a dark and bold or light and bright colour scheme in their apartment.
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As well as spacious balconies extending from the living spaces, there's a rooftop terrace with a communal kitchen garden (above).
The building will also have its own café on the ground floor.
Opening launch has been scheduled for June 4. Construction is expected to begin in August 2016 with completion proposed for December 2017.
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Mirvac and JV partner Ping An Real Estate have received development approval for the mixed-use St Leonards Square and will now begin with sales of the second stage tower.
The first tower was released to select Mirvac customers in March with more than 90 percent of the 220 apartments sold on the day. 
Marketing of Stage 2 will now begin. 
St Leonards Square, designed by Sissons Architects in collaboration with Mirvac Design, consists of two towers and a gymnasium, swimming pool, spa, sauna as well as an outdoor landscaped area with barbecue facilities, dining, kitchen, meeting rooms, a cinema room and music room.
Mirvac’s development director, Adrian Checchin, said the development will form the new heart of a revitalised St Leonards with an enhanced public domain and proposed retail and dining.
St Leonard Square provides quick access to the existing St Leonards train station and will be only a short distance from the planned new Sydney Metro Crows Nest stop and future transport interchange.
“Importantly the area is primed for future growth as a residential, retail and commercial hub with an improved lifestyle offering.
"There are many significant employers in the area, not least the Royal North Shore Hospital which is undergoing a major upgrade and expansion of its medical precinct."
 For more information click <a href="https://www.stleonardssq.com.au" target="_blank">here</a>.
 
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Mirvac gains DA for St Leonards towers, launches stage 2

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After many months where developers have failed to secure sellouts, Lendlease sold all 391 apartments of its third and final stage of its Darling Square apartments on Saturday.
The sales secured around $460 million during a four-hour period.
The apartments were priced between $630,000 and $3.5 million through CBRE. 
Many were "seasoned property buyers" who have some equity behind them.
The absence of foreign buyers was noticeable compared to the first and second stage sellouts in 2014 and 2015, the Australian Financial Review noted.
The first stage sellout in 2014 by Lend Lease secured the off the plan sellout of all 357 Sydney apartments, with revenue estimates as high as $650 million.
About 25 percent of apartments were sold to offshore ­buyers, the proximity to UTS encouraging purchasing by Chinese families.
Set on the doorstep of Darling Harbour, Haymarket, Chinatown and Ultimo, the initial Darling Square prices ranged from $700,000 for a 50-square-metre, one-bedroom ­apartment to $3.5 million for a 130-square-metre sky home.
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Darling Square secures third stage weekend sell-out

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Home buyers in Melbourne can now check out the latest offering from Burbank Homes, the double-storey Palladium 4600, at Point Cook.
“At 45.61 squares, the <a href="https://www.burbank.com.au/victoria/house-details/palladium-4600" target="_blank">Palladium 4600</a> is one of our biggest homes”, said Burbank’s managing director Jarrod Sanfilippo.
“The ground floor is dedicated to living and entertaining, with an L-shaped kitchen, meals and family area, plus an adjoining living area to maximise space. Then there’s the theatre room, study, powder room and alfresco.”
The first floor has four bedrooms, including a master suite and a rumpus for kids.
Palladium 4600 homes start from $324,900 and are located at The Address in Point Cook. 
The suburb had a population of more than 54,000, according to ABS data.
The median sale price of houses in Point Cook is $504,000 with a median price change of 12.06 percent over one year, data from <a href="https://www.propertyvalue.com.au" target="_blank">www.propertyvalue.com.au</a> shows. 
The gross median yield is 4 percent.
In 2006, median price for houses was around $340,000, RP data shows.
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Palladium homes at Melbourne's Point Cook unveiled

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Listed developer Villa World has unveiled a collection of business residences within the Fitzgibbon Chase community in Brisbane’s north side as a response to more people working out of homes.
Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) has engaged Villa World to deliver 12 unique terrace-style homes which fuse residential and commercial uses, and they will be called <a href="https://www.villaworldliving.com.au/thenest/" target="_blank">The Nest</a>. 
The homes have ground floor professional suites with a street presence, and a one or two-bedroom residence on the upper level. 
Homes range in size from 90sqm to 139sqm and will be priced under $400,000.
The homes will rise on the corner of Carselgrove Avenue and Dorrigo place on the doorstep of the 1300-home Fitzgibbon Chase community. 
Villa World general manager - Communities and Business Growth, Carl Bruhn said The Nest was a response to the shift in the way people used their homes. 
“Increasingly, professionals are working from home or in smaller teams and this style of home gives them a commercial street presence for their business as well as a private residence,” he said. 
“The idea is to create distinct and separated zones for living and working, but under the same roof."
The project is close to schools, public transport and shopping centres. 
The Nest falls within the Fitzgibbon Priority Development Area which covers 295 hectares of land in the northern suburbs of Fitzgibbon, Carseldine, Bald Hills, Taigum and Deagon. 
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A Nest both for work and to call a home in Brisbane's north

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Shaped terracotta blocks from the basis of a new hybrid residential development in Sydney’s inner city suburb of Alexandria.
Triangular-shaped cut-out terracotta blocks used as screen walls have been designed to give Teracota, 2-24 Mitchell Road Alexandria a layered look and cast shadow patterns on to the façade as well as to pay homage to the site’s original red brick warehouse.
John Wilkins from Bennett Murada Architects said the intention is to give Teracota a point of difference to the ‘Look at me! Look at me!’ architectural approach of random shapes and splashes of colour which now dominate many Sydney buildings.
“Terracotta is a traditional-looking material that will endure, much like the warehouses and factories that gave the neighbourhood its original character,” he said. 
Teracota is being developed by LIVstyle, with company director Aaron Tippett describes Teracota as a ‘hybrid’ of residences that will cater for a variety of prospective purchasers. 
The development will also feature a large, central courtyard with aged brick pathways, seating areas, gazebo shading, mature trees and expanses of lawn. 
Strata levies are estimated to be $500, $950 and $1,100 per quarter for one, two and three bedroom residences.
Interior features include high ceilings, blackbutt flooring in all living areas, thick pile wool carpets in bedrooms, and double glazed windows throughout. 
Kitchens include CaesarStone benchtops, smoked ash timber veneer accents and Miele appliances, including a double-door integrated fridge. Master bathrooms will be finished in limestone, with a freestanding bath, frameless glass shower screen and high-quality Parisi tapware.
Floor-to ceiling, wall-to-wall glass doors slide or concertina to open up living areas to the balconies and terraces, which are framed by the terracotta brickwork.  
Peter Shield from Ray White Erskineville said Alexandria led the residential renaissance of Sydney’s former industrial inner suburbs around 20 years ago.  
“It spearheaded the rise in property values of neighbouring suburbs Waterloo, Erskineville, Zetland and Rosebery, and its cosmopolitan lifestyle continues to attract attention, particularly from owner-occupiers,” said Mr Shield. 
“Alexandria is on the cusp of Green Square - Australia’s largest urban renewal project - just minutes from Sydney Airport and four kilometres from the Sydney GPO. It has excellent schools, innovative dining options, exciting art galleries, eclectic shops and a dynamic community. 
“Teracota will further enhance the cache of Alexandria.” 
Teracota will include: 
12 three-bedroom terraces
·       All have direct and private street access and direct internal access from 
private lock-up garage
-       All have private courtyards.
-       All have two parking spaces 
·       Sizes: from 165sqm (internal) to 233sqm (internal)
·       Prices: from $1.6M to $1.9M
8 three-bedroom penthouses 
·       All with private rooftop gardens equal in size to the floor area below  
·       Sizes: from 115sqm (internal) to 135sqm (internal)
·       Parking: two spots each
·       Prices: from $1.45M to $1.8M
7 two-bedroom apartments
·       Sizes: from 75sqm (internal) to 85sqm (internal)
·       Parking: one spot each
·       Prices: from $1.1M to $1.35M
 
2 one-bedroom apartments
·       Sizes: from 53sqm (internal)
·       Parking: one spot each
·       Prices: from $795,000  
LIVstyle expects construction of Teracota will start in August. For more information go to <a href="https://www.teracota.com.au/" target="_blank">www.teracota.com.au</a>
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