A wave of investment, renewal and precinct growth continues to shape the northern edge of Macquarie Park, where daily life is supported by a rare combination of university activity, corporate employment, major retail, and expansive green corridors. It’s this convergence of amenity and connectivity underpins the setting for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a>’s <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/la-vera-94-talavera-road-macquarie-park-nsw-2113">La Vera</a>, which has now topped out and is tracking toward completion in mid-2026.

Within this pocket of the precinct, residents move easily between the area’s key anchors. Macquarie Centre, home to more than 360 retailers, fresh food offerings, dining and entertainment, sits at the heart of local convenience and functions as a major transport interchange. The Metro, T1 rail line and extensive bus network place much of Sydney within quick reach, while surrounding arterial links support direct access to neighbouring districts.

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Green space remains a defining feature of the immediate environment. Lane Cove National Park stretches along the northern boundary of the precinct, offering bushland trails, cycling routes and quiet riverfront pockets. Shrimptons Creek and the campus grounds of Macquarie University extend these recreational networks, softening the urban setting and creating a daily connection to nature that informs the project’s architectural response.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">Cox Architecture</a> have shaped La Vera around these contrasts. The building’s northern elevation adopts an organic, curvilinear form that mirrors the natural topography of the national park. Three sculpted forms soften the tower’s profile and encourage a stronger transition between indoor living areas, balconies and the broader landscape.

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Cox Director Felipe Miranda says the building’s outlook played a central role in the design process.

“The vision for the project was to conceive a building that adopted an organic and curvilinear form to the northern portion that faces the Lane Cove National Park… The residents that reside in the northern portion of the building benefit by having beautifully crafted curved balconies that speak to the natural context and heighten the relationship of their internal living spaces to the external balconies,” Felipe Miranda of Cox Architecture said.

Toward the city-facing side, the design shifts to a more urban expression. A gridded facade and extensive glazing capture CBD views, creating a dual strategy that blends ecological outlooks with metropolitan orientation.

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La Vera delivers 169 residences across one- to four-bedroom layouts, reflecting the needs of young families, downsizers, first-home buyers and investors seeking long-term certainty within a high-amenity location. From the project, residents can walk to Macquarie University, Macquarie Hospital and nearby corporate offices, reach national park trails within minutes, and enjoy retail and dining without relying on a car.

The project is delivered by Urban Property Group, a 4.5-star iCIRT-rated developer-builder with more than three decades of experience. The company has become a leader in adopting 10-Year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), first introduced on its Parq Bexley development and now embedded into its pipeline.

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La Vera is the first development in Macquarie Park approved to offer this 10-year LDI policy, adding another layer of protection for purchasers and reinforcing the transparency of the construction process.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias says this assurance has become increasingly important for buyers navigating the off-the-plan market.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been… Having LDI is a tool to portray the confidence that we have in our product, and a confidence we want buyers to share,” Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said.

Urban Property Group's in-house construction team is forecasting a mid-2026 completion, with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/home789">HOME789</a> appointed as the project marketer.

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Staff Writer

La Vera delivers a nature-connected address within Macquarie Park’s core

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">AURA</a>&nbsp;doesn’t just rise over North Sydney, it redefines it. Now in its final release, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>’s $1 billion architectural statement is not just complete, but already reshaping the way people live, connect and dine in this rapidly evolving harbourside CBD.

Positioned beside the new Victoria Cross Metro Station and boasting panoramic views across Sydney Harbour, Aura’s 386 residences crown a mixed-use precinct designed with unapologetic ambition. The curvaceous sandstone-inspired form by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/woods-bagot">Woods Bagot</a>, paired with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richard Stanisich</a>’s understated interiors, sets a design tone that’s both monumental and intimate.

At its peak, literally, the two penthouses so spectacular they command their own names; La Davina and Il Magnate. The residents are spread across the&nbsp;entire top floor, offering what many consider the most refined residences ever built in North Sydney. Designed by Richard and Kirsten Stanisich, each four-bedroom home is meticulously crafted to evoke calm, space, and permanence.&nbsp;

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The kitchens are fully wrapped in natural stone, with integrated Gaggenau appliances, Sub-Zero fridges, concealed sculleries, and even a zip hydro tap delivering boiling, chilled and sparkling water on demand. A linear stone fireplace anchors the open-plan living space, dividing lounge and dining zones with quiet sophistication.&nbsp;

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The master suite, meanwhile, feels more like a private retreat, complete with a custom stone makeup vanity, walk-through dressing area, and spa-inspired ensuite with heated stone floors, a freestanding Villeroy &amp; Boch tub, and timber veneer joinery throughout.

Kirsten Stanisich, Director of Richards Stanisich, said the penthouses offer incredible scale reflective of a single residence.&nbsp;

“We sought inspiration for these remarkable residences from the classic top-floor Parisian apartment," Stanisich said.

"We looked at what made these French apartments so elegant and found it really came down to their scale. It was ultimately this generosity of space that we used for the AURA penthouses, where we’ve designed considered rooms with deep large-scale proportions."

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Everyday living at Aura feels no less elevated. A dedicated 24-hour concierge, Technogym fitness centre, sky dining terraces, and a resort-style pool serve a lifestyle designed to rival luxury hotels.

At street level, Aqualand’s own hospitality arm, Etymon Projects, curates a precinct of LA-style bistros, Japanese fine dining, and local wine bars, all seamlessly integrated into the building’s sculptural podium.

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This final chapter, aptly dubbed The Finale, is more than a sales phase, it’s an invitation to two of the most exclusive apartments ever to be built in North Sydney.

With limited residences remaining, buyers can access curated incentives including stamp duty rebates, rental guarantees, legal fee coverage, and even $20,000 towards dining within the precinct.

From generous one-bedders to The Icons, two singular penthouses priced well into prestige territory, Aura’s offerings reflect a scale and calibre rarely seen in urban Sydney. And with move-in now immediate, this is no longer a promise of future luxury. It’s happening.

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Aqualand unveils penthouse collection at AURA By Aqualand in North Sydney

There’s no sign of the development wave that began several years ago slowing along Old Burleigh Road.

Around 10 new apartment developments are either underway or preparing to launch along the 800-metre strip stretching from the southern edge of Surfers Paradise towards the heart of Broadbeach, collectively adding just shy of 1,000 new apartments to the beachfront corridor.

The latest plans propose a further 30 apartments to replace an original six-unit walk-up on a 658 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/20a-old-burleigh-road-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">20A Old Burleigh Road</a>. The 14-storey building has been designed by Ferro Chow Architecture, which recently joined the Elevation Architecture Group.

The developer behind the project is Geoffrey Booth, whose Future Liv In has focused on delivering rental accommodation across regional Australia.

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The Old Burleigh Road development will comprise 18 two-bedroom apartments, 10 three-bedroom apartments, and a single four-bedroom residence occupying the entirety of level 12. Above, the building will be crowned by a two-storey penthouse with its own private lift, several multi-purpose rooms, and two rooftop terraces — one featuring a puppy lawn and spa, the other offering a private swimming pool, sunset deck, and built-in barbecue.

Resident amenities will be located on the second level and include a pool with adjoining spa, cabana, and pool deck, along with an indoor residents’ lounge featuring a bar and an alfresco barbecue kitchen.

In the architectural statement submitted by Elevation Architecture, the project is referred to as “UMI”, which the firm says has been “inspired by the majestic hinterlands and shaped by the coastal climate”.

“It is an exemplar of how community living can still feel at one with nature, breathable, and deeply connected in place,” the architects noted.

They added that the site benefits from established building separation to adjoining towers, helping to maintain privacy, sunlight, and residential amenity, while still offering direct beach access within an urban setting.

“Drawing inspiration from the Gold Coast hinterlands and the region’s natural landscape, the podium and tower detail highlights the contrasting elements of treetop green and cliff-face peach. The vibrant texture and materiality shaped by time has a richness in depth and character.”

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Old Burleigh Road has become a hotspot for developers, with the three-tower Jewel development kickstarting a wave of projects up and down the strip when it was completed in 2020.

Currently under construction and approaching completion is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/faro-broadbeach-123-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">FARO Broadbeach</a> by 5Point and Bottega, 21 large-scale half- and full-floor apartments. 5Point is also behind the recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/lumara-108-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Lumara</a>, another 37 apartments to add to the pipeline.

Luxury builder GRAYA is progressing construction on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/enclave-by-graya-118-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Enclave</a>, its first Gold Coast tower, while Polycell remains the most active developer on the street. They are preparing to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/sandpiper-broadbeach-155-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">Sandpiper</a>, a 50-storey redevelopment of the former Sandpiper Holiday Resort that will deliver around 200 apartments alongside extensive resident amenity. The group also has another 130-apartment project approved nearby, as does <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/dvb-approved-for-second-broadbeach-apartment-development">Dean Gallagher’s DVB Projects</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Old Burleigh Road apartment development wave continues

Sunshine Coast developer Habitat Development Group continues to position itself as one of the region’s largest new apartment developers.

Its latest project is in Maroochydore, where it is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-millwell-2-millwell-road-east-maroochydore-qld-4558">The Millwell</a>. Adjacent to the new 53-hectare Maroochydore City Centre project, Habitat is planning a further 180 apartments on a 3,468 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/132-136-aerodrome-road-maroochydore-qld-4558">132–136 Aerodrome Road</a>. The site was purchased with approval for a smaller 13-storey, 103-unit building.

Habitat will demolish the two existing retail centres, currently home to the Salvation Army Family Store and Neighbours Aid, and replace them with an 18-storey building featuring the significant rooftop amenities that have become a hallmark of Habitat developments in recent years. The rooftop will include both indoor and outdoor spaces, anchored by an infinity swimming pool.

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There will be a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments.

The Development Assessment Report, submitted to the Sunshine Coast Council, says the proposal&nbsp;is not speculative, but a response to both zoning intent and demonstrated housing need.

“The proposed development represents an appropriate and logical intensification of the site, consistent with the planning framework and the intended urban outcomes for the locality.”

Across the Sunshine Coast, councils are increasingly scrutinising not just height or yield, but whether new projects genuinely align with the long-term structure plans underpinning growth corridors. The&nbsp;ASTP Planning Report&nbsp;reinforces the approach, noting that the project has been shaped around site responsiveness rather than generic typology.

“The development has been designed to respond to the physical constraints and opportunities of the site, while delivering a high-quality residential outcome that integrates with the existing and emerging urban context.”

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In mid-2025, Habitat, a developer that also builds its own projects, commenced construction on The Millwell, located just over one kilometre from the new proposal. The Millwell will comprise more than 200 apartments across two eight-storey buildings.

Habitat also has two projects on Lake Kawana in Birtinya: <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya-qld-4575">St Clair</a>, a 200-unit, two-building development launched last year and set to welcome buyers this year; and Esperance, a 175-apartment project currently progressing through the development approval process.

First look: Habitat continues to bolster Sunshine Coast apartment pipeline with Maroochydore development plans

John Camilleri, the breeder of legendary racehorse Winx, is set to deliver a landmark two-tower beachfront development that would redefine the Surfers Paradise skyline.

Camilleri, who spent around $100 million acquiring development sites across the Gold Coast in 2025, has lodged plans for two new towers on the dress-circle stretch of Garfield Terrace, just two days before Christmas.

In assembling the site, Camilleri's Celestino Developments has effectively acquired the 71 Garfield project by Iris Capital and AALTO by Weiya Holdings, creating an unrivalled <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/63-79-garfield-terrace-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">4,000 sqm beachfront holding along Garfield Terrace</a>.

The proposal comprises two residential towers of 55 and 48 storeys, linked by a dramatic skybridge which will home “exclusive VIP and wellness amenities.”

In total, the development would deliver 275 two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments across the two towers, rising above a shared landscaped podium that incorporates a central green space and a beachfront swimming pool stretching more than 90 metres.

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Architecture firm DBI, in documents submitted to Gold Coast City Council, said the project at 63–79 Garfield Terrace would “establish a new benchmark for beachfront residential living on the Gold Coast.”

"The project occupies a rare, uninterrupted oceanfront site and has been shaped by a design philosophy that merges architectural elegance with environmental responsiveness and a carefully curated lifestyle experience. Together, the 48-storey North Tower and 55-storey South Tower form a distinctive twin-tower composition whose dynamic silhouette will make a significant contribution to the Surfers Paradise skyline."

DBI said the architectural language draws inspiration from the fluidity and movement of the coastal landscape.

"Each tower is defined by organic, curving forms and continuous balcony ribbons that wrap the buildings, providing deep shading, enhancing environmental performance, and reinforcing the rhythmic, sculptural expression of the façade. These balcony forms also reduce the apparent mass of the towers while maintaining strong visual continuity from podium to summit. Sculpted reflective downturns run along the western spine of both towers, shifting and lifting as they extend upwards to frame service zones and open eastward to maximise ocean views."

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The project’s most striking feature is the skybridge at level 45, which will house executive lounges, formal dining spaces, wellness facilities and panoramic ocean-facing views.

“The skybridge enhances the identity of the development, promotes social interaction, and delivers a lifestyle experience not found elsewhere on the Gold Coast,” DBI added.

The podium will host an extensive suite of recreational amenities, including resident lounges, private dining rooms, a large open green lawn, and the signature 90-metre pool stretching along the beachfront. The pool is divided into lap, lounge and children’s zones.

The southern end of the podium will accommodate additional wellness facilities, including a gymnasium, plunge pools, treatment rooms and a dedicated yoga lawn.

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There will be 127 apartments in the North Tower and 148 in the South Tower, including multiple penthouses, while the Enderley Avenue and Oceanway frontages will be activated by a series of food and beverage tenancies.

Camilleri emerged as the most active site acquirer on the Gold Coast in 2025. He spent just over $30 million acquiring Pacific Point, a 10-level Surfers Paradise apartment block and an adjoining three-level duplex, from fellow racing identity and Aquis billionaire Tony Fung. Plans are now underway for a 93-apartment, 40-storey tower on the 1,682 sqm site.

He also paid $53.65 million for the 1,500 sqm Garfield Terrace site previously marketed as AALTO by Weiya Holdings, before acquiring the adjoining parcel from hotel billionaire Sam Arnaout’s Iris Capital, the developer behind V&amp;A Broadbeach.

First look exclusive: Billionaire Winx breeder’s bold two-tower Surfers Paradise play with 45th-storey skybridge

Robina

Nothing breeds confidence in the off the plan property market like firm construction timelines.

Completion dates can be the overarching factor in a prospective buyer's decision to purchase or not.

In the off the plan purchasing journey, most buyers have an idea when they want their new property to be ready, and will base the timelines of their current living situation around that.

A number of projects on the Gold Coast are at development application stage, and there are a number which are approved but are waiting for two factors; market conditions to change to become slightly more favourable based on their product mix, and build costs to come down a little further before announcing they're on the market.

We've wrapped up the top apartment projects currently aiming for a 2024 completion date.

<h2>Project: Orama 
Location:&nbsp;Chevron Island&nbsp; 
Developer: Aniko Group</h2>

Promionent developers Aniko has branched out from Hope Island, taking to the burgeoning Chevron Island for their latest development.&nbsp;

Orama will rise 21 levels at 12-16 Weemala Street, conveniently located just off Thomas Drive, the retail, food and cafe hub that dissects the island.&nbsp;

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The site is also located on the sought-after eastern side of Chevron Island, which makes it just a short 950 metre walk over the bridge to the heart of Surfers Paradise.

102 apartments will be constructed within the tower, which Aniko is tipping to be completed by late 2024.

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Six residences will take up a spot across each floor, with the lower levels comprising two-bed, two-bath configurations, while the higher levels will feature three-bedroom skyhomes and two penthouses.&nbsp;

Plus Architecture has designed the tower, which will feature a sprawling rooftop recreation area overlooking Surfers Paradise.&nbsp;

The entire 21st level will house a lap pool and spa with 180 degree views across the ocean, a gym with a sauna and a yoga space, and a business lounge with private offices, booths, and a boardroom.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/aniko-launch-orama-apartments-on-chevron-island">Aniko launch Orama apartments on Chevron Island</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/creating-a-sense-of-community-the-rooftop-terrace-set-to-bring-orama-chevron-island-residents-together">"Creating a sense of community": The rooftop terrace set to bring Orama, Chevron Island residents together</a>

<h2>Project: Cascade 
Location: Robina 
Developer: Andrews Projects&nbsp;</h2>

The Danny Andrews-led Andrews Projects has seen keen interest from buyers since launching their Robina project Cascade to the market.&nbsp;

The group has secured $125 million in pre-sales at the $250 million 116 Lavar Drive project, with its desirable location in the heart of the master planned suburb a major drawcard.&nbsp;

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Two boutique 15-storey towers will be constructed across the site, offering a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as an exclusive collection of three-bedroom penthouses.&nbsp;

The residences will feature large open plan kitchens, living and dining spaces, along with full-height double glazed windows, Miele appliance, Caesarstone benchtops and fully ducted air-conditioning.&nbsp;

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A 25-metre magnesium pool, gym, spa pool and sauna form part of the state-of-the-art wellness centre set to be on offer in Cascade, while generous landscaping complements the lush communal areas which include an amphitheatre and private poolside cabanas.

Cascade is also planning for a late 2024 completion date, with a number of two and three-bedroom floorplans still remaining.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/andrews-projects-launches-cascade-robina-apartments-scoring-125-million-in-pre-sales">Andrews Projects launches Cascade, Robina apartments, scoring $125 million in pre-sales</a>

<h2>Project: Rhythm Kirra Hill 
Location: Coolangatta&nbsp; 
Developer:&nbsp;Immerse Projects</h2>

Immerse Projects also joins the list, with Rhythm Kirra Hill.&nbsp;

40 coastal apartments are being constructed across the site, in what is the first project to be launched&nbsp;under the newly branded development company.&nbsp;

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Designed by award-winning firm BDA Architecture, Rhythm Kirra Hill will capture the essence of a modern coastal lifestyle with a selection of two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments across the seven-level building, with five different floorplans on offer.

The apartments range in size from 95 sqm to 157 sqm, with the project tipped to appeal to a broad range of buyers.&nbsp;

Rhythm Kirra Hill will feature a host of tailored amenities framed by sub-tropical landscaping, with the rooftop featuring a pool, barbecue area, and sun lounge deck, in addition to the ground-level amenity which includes a sauna, gym, meeting room, and an outdoor shower.

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Located in the heart of Coolangatta, residents will be just 150 meters from the shopping, dining and entertainment precinct along The Strand, while also being just a short stroll from a number of beaches, cafes and restaurants.

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased in the development, with construction due to wrap by early 2024.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/rhythm-kirra-hill-brings-affordability-back-to-kirra">Rhythm Kirra Hill brings affordability back to Kirra</a>

<h2>Project: Yves 
Location: Mermaid Beach 
Developer: Hirsch &amp; Faigen</h2>

Hirsch &amp; Faigen’s $200 million Yves is set to wrap on construction in August next year.&nbsp;

Comprising 145 luxury residences, all the one-bedders have been sold in the Mermaid Beach development, with just two and three-bedroom apartments remaining, in addition to the remaining half-floor and full-floor sub-penthouse and penthouse. &nbsp;

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Construction giant Hutchinson's began the build in May last year on the prime 7-9 Mermaid Avenue site, just metres from the famed Hedges Avenue beachfront strip.&nbsp;

Designed by Rothelowman, the project is the third Gold Coast development for Hirsch &amp; Faigen, with each building crowned by outdoor rooftop seating.&nbsp;

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Residential amenity will feature in the shared lobby, which have been designed as greenhouses to create a suburban feel.&nbsp;

A north-facing swimming pool will be the centrepiece of the offering, with the space complete with an additional pool and yoga deck, a gym, sauna, recreation lounge and barbecue seating.

Read more: <a href="/news/qld/secure-yves-mermaid-beach-apartments-with-just-a-10k-deposit">Secure Yves, Mermaid Beach apartments with just a $10k deposit as Coposit launches in Queensland</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/why-locals-are-buying-an-yves-mermaid-beach-apartment">Why locals are buying an Yves, Mermaid Beach apartment</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/hirsch-faigen-appoint-hutchinson-builders-to-deliver-gold-coast-apartment-development-yves">Hirsch &amp; Faigen appoint Hutchinson Builders to deliver Gold Coast apartment development, Yves</a>

<h2>Project: The AU 
Location: Surfers Paradise 
Developer: ASF Group</h2>

The AU takes up shop along Surfers Paradise's renowned Esplanade.&nbsp;

The luxury development gives residents the chance to live right on the beach, while being just moments from all Surfers has to offer, along with the rest of the Gold Coast.&nbsp;

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The 19-storey development delivers a collection of 12 full floor and two tri-level penthouses, which have been designed by Archidiom with interiors by the renowned&nbsp;Greg Natale.

Everything about the homes exudes timeless and opulent luxury, with triple-height glazing, showcasing unbeatable ocean vistas and filling each living area with natural light, as well as detailed marble flooring and structural columns with an art-deco style fluted pattern.

Residents of The AU will also have exclusive access to the on-site club which features a sun deck and lounge, sauna, gymnasium, barbeque and dining area and an ocean-view pool.

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Just a handful of four-bedroom residences remain in the Surfers Paradise development, with construction slated to wrap by the end of 2024.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/how-the-au-maximises-the-surfers-paradise-beachfront-more-than-any-other-development">How The AU maximises the Surfers Paradise beachfront more than any other development</a>

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Gold Coast developer Andrews Projects has seen huge success at it's recently launched Robina residential community, Cascade.

The family-owned Andrews Projects, led by prominent developer Danny Andrews, has secured $125 million in pre-sales at the $250 million project at 116 Lavar Drive, in the heart of Robina.

Andrews Projects Sales Manager, Sarah Andrews, said Cascade is a landmark project for the group, in both scale and opportunity.&nbsp;

“It was important for us to continue to offer the level of quality our buildings are known for, while expanding our commitment to the future of living on the Gold Coast,” Andrews said.&nbsp;

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Andrews Projects secured the 1.17-hectare site back in 2021, lodging plans to construct two boutique 15-storey towers across it earlier this year.&nbsp;

“Located just metres from ‘Greenheart’, a council initiative to invigorate 17-hectares of parkland at Stadium Drive, Cascade will undoubtedly play an important role in the future of residential development in Robina," Andrews added.

Offering a mix of two, three and four-bedroom apartments, Cascade has been designed for the owner occupier, with buyers set to experience a collection of world-class amenity as well.&nbsp;

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A 25-metre magnesium pool, gym, spa pool and sauna form part of the state-of-the-art wellness centre, while generous landscaping complements the lush communal areas which include an amphitheatre and private poolside cabanas.

Focussing on a sense of community and connectivity, the apartments in Cascade will boast signature Andrews Projects design features, including large open plan kitchens, living and dining spaces, along with full-height double glazed windows, Miele appliance, Caesarstone benchtops and fully ducted air-conditioning.&nbsp;

The development, which is due to commence in early 2023, is now selling the second tower apartments.

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Gold Coast developer Andrews Projects has seen huge success at it's recently launched Robina residential community, Cascade.

The family-owned Andrews Projects, led by prominent developer Danny Andrews, has secured $125 million in pre-sales at the $250 million project at 116 Lavar Drive, in the heart of Robina.

Andrews Projects launches Cascade, Robina apartments, scoring $125 million in pre-sales

Queensland-based, Greyburn has started construction on their Robina Grand Residences.&nbsp;

The building company with over 35 years’ experience achieved strong sales in the early stages of planning, with the development notching over the 90 per cent sold mark, accruing $45 million in sales to date.&nbsp;

Sitting just a stone’s throw from one of the Gold Coast’s premier shopping outlets, Robina Town Centre, Robina Grand Residences will comprise 69 apartments and four townhouses across its eight levels, offering a mix of two and three-bedroom apartments, along with the four-bedder townhouses.&nbsp;

Strong sales for the project have been attributed to the project’s cornering of the middle market, offering buyers luxurious living spaces for affordable prices.

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Approaching a near sell out, Greyburn’s Co-Director, Aaron Hook, said the company was well positioned to deliver Robina Grand Residences, having delivered a variety of projects in the past, with construction costs of between $2 million and $30 million.

“Given that demand on the southern Gold Coast is higher than ever, we are excited to be commencing construction to bring this collection of ultra-desirable homes to life,” he said.

“Greyburn are well placed to navigate any issues facing the industry that may arise during our construction period, after we recently stepped in to complete construction on Minnippi Quarter following the collapse of Condev,” Hook added.&nbsp;

Taking its place at 1 Waterfront Place, Robina Grand Residences are also set to feature a suite of resort-style facilities, including a swimming pool and outdoor area with dining space and seating, set amongst sculptured landscaped gardens, with views to the Gold Coast skyline, hinterlands and iconic coastline.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The development will also include a fully-equipped gym and exercise health centre, featuring a pilates and yoga room, along with separate lounge areas, and retreat and games rooms.&nbsp;

Having built up an extensive portfolio in south-east Queensland, Robina Grand Residences joins a long list of successful residential projects under Greyburns belt, including the luxury apartments ORO in Biggera Waters, and Palladium in Hope Island.&nbsp;

Completion for Robina Grand residences is scheduled for late September 2023.

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Robina Grand apartments achieve $50 million in sales as construction commences

Opportunity knocks for apartment buyers looking for an apartment in the heart of the Robina CBD.

GV Property Group&#39;s Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who amalgamate and sell&nbsp;sites to developers up and down the Gold Coast, have just listed a development approved site at 46 Scottsdale Drive.

&quot;This is a&nbsp;rare opportunity to secure a shovel ready development site in a prime central location of Robina targeting a large spread of buyers who desire apartment living at an affordable price point.&quot; Mercuri says.

&quot;The current owners of the site worked closely with top consultants to deliver a very efficient and desirable project suitable for this Robina location.&quot;

The future buyer is expected to go through with the development approved plans created by BDA which&nbsp;is for a seven level building with 100 apartments, rooftop and ground level amenity, and over 400 sqm of commercial space.&nbsp;

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The expansive 4,719 sqm site has 75 metre frontage to Scottsdale Drive, a prime location next to Robina&#39;s central business hub.

GV Property Group have expressions of interest until July 28.

Pezet Matheson&#39;s Todd Matheson, who has been working the vendors, John and &nbsp;Fu-Mei Hutchins who are well known for their horse breeding facility Element Hill Stud in Running Creek, believes the project will fill a gap in the Gold Coast market.

&quot;We have been working alongside the current owners of this project through the design phase to assist in providing the best type of product for the current market and the perspective purchasers for it,&quot; Matheson says.

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&quot;We are confident the project will fill a gap in the Gold Coast market, delivering a product at affordable price points.&quot;

Matheson says the site is in a highly desirable location, allowing an emphasis of walkability and accessibility to the highway, along with beautiful hinterland views.

The end value of the project, depending on finishes and the timing of the launch, could be north of $77.5 million, Matheson estimated.

Pezet Matheson's Todd Matheson believes the project will fill a gap in the Gold Coast market.



New developer to take on Robina apartment development

Local and interstate buyers have snapped up the final stage of SPG Land&#39;s $162 million Cambridge Residences apartment development in Robina.

The $44.5 million sell-out of Brooke Residences was&nbsp;the final stage of Cambridge, which all up has over&nbsp;400 apartments.

Project marketer Colliers said the final stage, comprising 95 apartments, proved a hit with local and interstate buyers who were drawn by the value proposition of the development.

&ldquo;This final stage of Cambridge Residences demonstrated a quantum shift in the buyer profile from investors to owner-occupiers,&rdquo; said David Higgins, Director Residential for Colliers Gold Coast.

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&ldquo;An overwhelming majority of buyers in the final stage, 74 per cent, were owner occupiers which is a massive turnaround from the previous three stages where 80 per cent of sales went to investors.&rdquo;

Higgins said the development benefitted from a spill of buyers who have been priced out of projects in beachside locations. Apartments in the final stage sold at an average price of well under $500,000 each.

&ldquo;Not everyone can afford the beachfront, but Cambridge Residences proves that great projects in prime locations that are well priced and with great amenities are selling well,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;Our team received excellent local enquiry, as well as a number of value-seeking interstate buyers who flew up specifically to purchase off the plan.&rdquo;

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Almost a quarter of buyers in the final stage were from interstate, while four apartments were sold to international buyers. Of the 74 per cent of sales to owner occupiers, almost 50 per cent were first-home buyers.

A large number of sales were secured by downsizers who had sold larger homes to take up residence in Robina&rsquo;s urban hub, while the 26 per cent of investors who bought into the final stage were all local Gold Coast buyers.

&ldquo;Cambridge Residences was a niche market offering that combined a fringe location with a high level of residential amenity,&rdquo;&nbsp;Higgins added.

&ldquo;The quick sell-out of this final stage was an outstanding vote of confidence in Robina and for price-pointed stock targeting the missing middle.&rdquo;

Following the sell-out of Cambridge Residences, SPG Land is now gearing up for an $800 million three-tower development in Surfers Paradise that will deliver an innovative design and create one of the largest residential resort projects ever undertaken on the Gold Coast.

Almost a quarter of buyers in the final stage were from interstate, while four apartments were sold to international buyers

Local and interstate buyers drive SPG Land's sell-out of Robina's Cambridge Residences

Brooke Residences, the final tower in the four tower residential development Cambridge Residences in the Gold Coast&#39;s Robina, have clocked up 50 per cent of sales.

Construction recently commenced&nbsp;on Brooke Residences, the last tower in the development by the China-backed SPG Land Australia, who are developing the project in partnership with&nbsp;Eastview Australia.

TVS Architects have designed the 95 apartment building, which homes a collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments, as well as a communal rooftop swimming pool.

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Investor buyers&nbsp;have benefited from strong rental returns at the already constructed apartments in Cambridge Residences, with one bedroom apartments renting for up to $425 a week and two bedders up to $520.

One bedroom apartments in Brooke Residences are priced from $370,000, two beds from $465,000 and three bedrooms from $720,000.

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Colliers agent Courtney Simmons says there&#39;s been a mix of buyers across Cambridge Residences.

&ldquo;Buyers have predominantly been local first home buyers, with some downsizers hoping to stay in the Robina area,&rdquo; Simmons says. 
 
&ldquo;We have also had a lot of interest from interstate buyers looking to relocate to the Gold Coast &ndash; most likely due to the pandemic, as Queensland has remained largely unaffected.&rdquo;

Cambridge Residences have seen over 50 apartments sell in the last five months, as demand for apartments on the Gold Coast continues to surge to record highs.

Investor buyers have benefited from strong rental returns at Cambridge Residences


SPG Land Australia secure 50% sales at Robina's Brooke Residences

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Robina Group is preparing for a busy start to the year, with its Vue Terrace Homes posting $8 million of sales in just eight weeks to wrap up 2020, marking one of the biggest sales periods in the community’s history.

Located on Vue Boulevard in the heart of Robina on the Gold Coast, Vue Terrace Homes is also catching the eye of local and interstate investors, with the community boasting zero rental vacancy and a waiting list of tenants.

Robina Group recently put the finishing touches on the final stage in Vue, meaning all three bedroom plus multi-purpose room terraces in the gated community are now complete and ready to move into.

First home buyer, Sam Grima, was among the latest purchasers to secure his place at Vue and said he had found the ‘perfect location’ to call home. The 27-year-old engineer, a born and bred Gold Coaster, said rather than renting he had been living with his parents and saving for his dream home

“Vue is the perfect location and, as a structural engineer, I also love its architectural design," Mr Grima said

Robina Group development manager Darrell Irwinsaid local downsizers and upsizers had been leading the charge with recent sales, but noted there had also been strong interest from first home buyers in Robina.

“Vue is one of the few communities with completed homes on offer anywhere on the Gold Coast –and the central suburb of Robina is particularly sought-after –so that has been driving significant interest from those wanting to move straight into anew home,” he said.

Mr Irwin said across the board, purchasers were attracted to the architectural design, with all details including orientation, natural lighting, views, breezes and privacy considered.

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The three bedroom homes each feature generous living spaces, 2.5 bathrooms, dedicated study and media space, storage, a spacious and secure courtyard, high-speed internet connectivity and access to a resort-style pool and recreation deck.

On top of that, they offer a place in Robina, close to major public transport, hospitals, schools, universities and shops and at the doorstep of the expansive new Robina City Parklands, set to become the city’s central park.

Vue Terrace Homes are priced from $629,000.
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 Vue Terrace Homes is catching the eye of both local and interstate investors, with the community boasting zero rental vacancy and a waiting list of tenants

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Queensland's Vue Terrace Homes see $8 million in sales in 8 weeks

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The last piece of the Lakehouse Robina development has been placed on the market for the first time. 
The 3828 sqm development site with 68-metre water frontage is the remaining undeveloped parcel in the Lakehouse mixed use precinct, adjoining Robina Tavern and Robina Shopping Village precinct.  
It is owned by an unlisted property trust managed by Gold Coast-based Clarence Property Group. 
Zoned neighbourhood centre reflecting its central proximity, the flexible zoning allows for multiple potential uses including aged care, retirement, residential or commercial office. 
Clarence’s managing director Peter Fahey said the group was ready to complete the syndicate by selling the final piece of the Lakehouse Corporate Space project, following sellout of stage one and a positive response to the Lakehouse stage two release.  
“We are focussing on larger development projects we have in the portfolio at Casuarina Beach, Epiq Lennox Head and Yamba Quays, and it is timely for the investors in this syndicate to sell this waterfront site,” Mr Fahey said. 
Knight Frank Gold Coast’s Head of Commercial Sales James Branch and Colliers International Healthcare and Retirement’s broker Chris O’Driscoll have been appointed to handle the Expressions of Interest campaign closing 27 March.  
Mr Branch confirmed his expectation that strong demand would continue for Robina development sites, particularly with so few opportunities remaining. 
“The site fronts Robina’s tightly held prestige lakefront market and includes boardwalk access to the adjacent retail precinct,” he said. 
“A key driver for the success of this location is not only the waterfront outlook, but the multitude of amenities within one minutes’ drive ranging from Robina Shopping Village, Bond University, Robina Town Centre and Robina Train Station.” 
Colliers’ Chris O’Driscoll confirmed that with suitable zoning, a strong median house price point, an extensive population catchment and complimentary surrounding infrastructure, the Lakefront property is expected to attract interest nationally.
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A long held tree nursery has hit the market in response to high demand for approved boutique commercial sites in CBD Robina.
The nursery, which sits on a 6,763 square metre parcel of land at 299 Scottsdale Drive, has been used by Robina master developer, Robina Group, to cultivate trees for the group’s residential developments for more than 20 years.
The original parcel is in the process of being subdivided into two sites, with the largest - Lot 1 - now available. 
Lot 1 measures 3,874 square metre, features 80 metres of street frontage to key arterial road Scottsdale Drive and is pre-approved for a wide range of commercial uses.
Robina Group Development Manager Darrell Irwin said the decision to subdivide and release the nursery site followed more than $17 million in sales of development-ready parcels in CBD Robina over the past year. 
The arterial road location is set to appeal to commercial developers.
It would be suitable for everything from a service station or showroom to a fast food outlet or commercial offices. 
Colliers International’s Geoff Lamb and Samuel Biggins will be handling the sale of the site under an offers to purchase campaign ending on November 22. 
The site is just a few minutes’ drive to Robina Town Centre.
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Robina Group has secured the $2.9 million sale of a 2,621 sqm site purchased by M-Space QLD.
They have plans to deliver a new office and medical facility in CBD Robina.
The site, located at 18 Campus Crescent, was sold by Colliers International’s Special Projects Director Geoff Lamb to Brisbane-based developer M-Space QLD.
M-Space envisage a strata-titled commercial project offering 3,037 sqm of net lettable area over three floors with internal lift access to all floors, 106 onsite car parks and a basement.
He said the building, to be called Vicinity Robina, is due to be completed in the second quarter of 2020.
"The site was appealing because it is surrounded by Robina Public Hospital, Robina Private Hospital, and a variety of specialist medical amenities, so it's really an ideal fit," said Mr Jackson.
“Plans are for this to be a very versatile strata space and the building will have varied uses with space for showrooms and large or small offices.
“We have already had a very strong level of interest from owner-occupiers of various sizes from 65 sqm offices to 1200 sqm users who would take up an entire floor,” he added.
Robina Group’s Development Manager Darrell Irwin said CBD Robina had now established itself as a medical and health epicenter on the Gold Coast.
“This sale is yet another piece in the Robina masterplan adding to the CBD Robina health and medical precinct,” he said.
"The site is adjacent to Queensland Health’s Robina Health Precinct and Primary Health Care recently opened its flagship multi-disciplinary Primary Medical Centre, just 100 metres away.
The project will be available for lease and strata sale, and comprises five ground floor units suitable for office or medical purposes, along with a café opportunity, and a second and third floor, with suites from 65sqm to 225sqm.
The building design incorporates a high percentage of suites in the sub 100sqm size range to capture the active small to medium business enterprises in the Gold Coast market who prefer to be owner-occupiers to manage their occupancy costs.
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