Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

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The retail leasing industry and small businesses throughout NSW have been let down by the government’s failure to introduce a standard mandatory lease for strip shops.
Reforms introduced into state Parliament last night were a major opportunity to make doing business easier for tenants, agents and landlords on the retail strip.
REINSW pushed for a standard mandatory lease for strip shops, a similar concept to the residential tenancy agreement (RTA), which would allow for a lease to be entered into on the spot and would make dispute resolution easier.
If retail leasing had gone this way the retail sector would have enjoyed huge economies and efficiencies. Instead, leaving this out of the reforms is an opportunity lost.
The Retail Leases (Amendment) Bill 2016 was passed through NSW Legislative Assembly last night (21 February 2017) following a lengthy review process with the some 44,500 retail businesses throughout NSW affected by the legislation.
REINSW put forward a submission, which included the key recommendation of a mandatory lease. The submission is available on request. 
John Cunningham is president, REINSW and can be contacted <a href="https://www.reinsw.com.au/imis15_Prod/web" target="_blank">here</a>. 
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A securely leased retail investment in Melbourne's popular inner-eastern suburb Prahran is expected to sell for in excess of $2.5 million.
Available through Teska Carson, the <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-prahran-502086482" target="_blank">254 Chapel Street and 4 King Street</a> property comprises two retail tenancies totalling 257 sqm.
It forms part of the Vicino Apartments building, a double storey mixed used development with ground floor retail and apartments on the upper levels.
The properties are currently used by Sister of Society, who operate a bar/function space at the Chapel Street site and uses King Street for storage and office use.
The Sisters have a five year lease with two, five year options at current rental of $150,000 per annum with four percent annual increases.
Marketing agents George Taki and Fergus Evans suggest the property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors to acquire a securely leased asset situated on one of Melbourne’s premier retail strips.
"Rarely do properties of this calibre with such a strong lease covenant become available in what is a very tightly held and very popular retail strip," George said.
The property will be auctioned October 14 on site.
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Chapel Street retail to fetch $2.5 million 

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Elk Accessories and Ugg Boots R Us have moved into Little Collins St, taking up leases in The Georges Apartments complex at 168-186 Little Collins Street.
Fitzroys agents Terence Yeh and Jordan Ceppi negotiated both deals on behalf of Annscroft. 
Elk Accessories signed a seven-year deal with two five-year options at $95,000 per annum plus outgoings and GST for the 53sqm space at 182 Little Collins Street. 
Ugg Boots R Us moved into a 48sqm space at 186 Little Collins Street (above) paying $95,000 per annum plus outgoings and GST.
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Giftware firm Ezy Group Trading has agreed terms on a new office/warehouse lease at Cheltenham in Melbourne’s south-east in a deal brokered by Savills Australia.
The 355 Warrigal Road property comprises 1,765 square metres of building which includes a warehouse, office space and a showroom.
The property has main road exposure and access to the Nepean Highway.
Savills director Gareth Jackson, who brokered the deal, said the tenant will pay $120,000 per annum on a five-year lease with options
"The property was also well suited to Ezy Group’s accommodation requirements providing efficient design, showroom space, room for growth and on-site parking,’’ Jackson said.
The lessor was a private investor.
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Giftware firm takes $120,000 lease through Savills in Melbourne's Cheltenham

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Melbourne fashion designer and retailer Anna Hoffman has agreed terms on the lease of a new store in Armadale in Melbourne’s leafy inner eastern suburbs.
The deal for 1020 High Street was brokered by Teska Carson’s Tom Maule.  
The 80 square metre premises was let at $56,000 per annum net, a rate of $700 a square metre, on a three-year term with options. 
“Anna Hoffman required a spacious retail area in a location which offered first rate exposure in an appropriate location for fashion,” Maule said.
“This part of High Street is well stocked with boutique fashion and dining establishments attracting a high level of clientele from all over Melbourne.’’ 
The lessor is a Melbourne-based private investor. 
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Hair salon Viva Studio has agreed terms on a new lease in Melbourne’s CBD in a deal brokered by Savills Australia and CBRE.
The property, located within Bourke House at 147-149 Russell Street, is spread over 142 square metres.
The rental is more than $2000 a square metre per annum net and the tenancy is for a five-year term with a further five-year option.
The deal was brokered by Savills Australia’s Damien Abela and CBRE’s Zelman Ainsworth.
“The location, virtually on the Bourke Street intersection, is one of the busiest precincts in this part of town, and an ideal location for a business looking to expand its reach within the CBD,’’ the agents said.   
 
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Hair salon leases space in Melbourne's busy Bourke Street

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An international campaign is being launched to find a tenant for a store in Melbourne CBD's upmarket Collins Street.
The 85 Collins Street store offers 400 sqm of retail space in the Athenaeum Club’s landmark city premises. Its neighbours include retail heavyweights Prada and Hermes and is directly opposite Cartier and Christian Louboutin.
CBRE's Zelman Ainsworth will be handling the leasing, said a media release.
The CBRE Melbourne team will work with CBRE’s offices in the US, Hong Kong and Europe to present the opportunity to luxury retailers around the world.
Ainsworth said the shop’s location in the city’s sought after retail pocket was expected to underpin significant global retailer interest.
“Overwhelming interest from international retailers seeking to secure space within this block of Collins Street has spurred the club’s decision to launch an on market campaign.”
Charter Keck Cramer’s national director Steve Kingston is advising the Athenaeum Club, one of Australia’s oldest clubs and a proud resident of Collins Street since 1868.  
The opportunity has arisen because of the impending expiry of existing leases to two separate tenants - Rolex and Ashley Opal Jewellers.
“Australia has been a top performer for international retailers in the past five years, with strong sales and a buoyant Asian tourism market being two of the key attractions for luxury brands seeking flagship retail space,” Ainsworth said.
The campaign at the Athenaeum Club coincides with news that a freehold office and retail building at 10-12 Collins Street, which has been on the market since earlier in the year, has been scheduled for a boardroom auction. The auction will be handled by the CBRE's Josh Rutman, Mark Wizel and Kiran Pillai.
Rutman said the building provides a terrific opportunity to invest passively, owner occupier or convert to residential or hotel accommodation, subject to relevant approvals.
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A landmark shop in Melbourne's Hawksburn has been leased by luxury goods retailer retailer Franque for around $840 per sqm, said to be a record rate for the precinct.
The shop at 597 Malvern Road has been occupied by Brown’s Antiques for almost 40 years, according to a media release.
Fitzroys agents Michael Ryan, Peter Weatherby and Jordan Ceppi negotiated the lease on the property.
The property comprises a heritage-style building with an ornate double frontage, a floor area of nearly 250 sqm, and provides ground floor retail space with high ceilings, timber floors and a rear yard.
New tenant Franque has operated successfully in High Street Armadale for many years and has exclusive rights to a number of high-end beauty and homewares lines including Santa Maria Novella. 
Tenants in the strip include Woolworths and a number of fashion labels and food delis.
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Luxury retailer Franque moves into Melbourne's Hawksburn

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Melbourne-based fashion business Master Tailor has agreed terms on a new CBD lease at the recently completed The William redevelopment at a rental of more than $1,235 a square metre.
Located at shop 3/199 William Street, the 21 square metre tenancy was leased out on a five-year term with options. 
It is one of 12 new retail tenancies at the Hengyi-developed project
The deal was brokered by Savills Australia’s Joseph Brzezek and Michael Di Carlo.
The building has been completely refurbished and comprises 529 apartments (86 serviced).
"Master Tailor sought a premises which both offered an address that reflected its market image and which offered first rate access to a broad range of on-site residential and daily CBD clientele. Situated within Melbourne’s highly regarded legal precinct, The William met those requirements,’’ Brzezek said.
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Master Tailor takes up lease in Melbourne's William Street

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Design retailer Lunar Store is moving to a new location in the inner city strip of Greville Street, Prahran in Melbourne.
The deal for the 30 sqm retail site at Shop 2, 127 was brokered by leasing agent Jordan Ceppi of Fitzroys.
The tenant will pay $25,000 net plus outgoings for a three-year deal with options for two three-year extensions.
Lunar Store is an independent design store, focussing on locally crafted ceramics, jewellery and leather goods.
“Lunar Store is expanding from nearby 136 Greville Street, having jumped at the opportunity to utilise this site’s massive shop frontage and corner location to further enhance their exposure to the large foot traffic that passes through Greville Street on a daily basis,” he said.
 
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