National diversified developer Fortis has officially launched Crest &amp; Walker, its latest Brisbane apartment development, with construction now underway on the 20-storey Newstead project.

Award-winning builder BINAH has commenced construction on the Bureau^Proberts-designed building, which will deliver a limited collection of 65 two and three-bedroom apartments on Kyabra Street.

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The project marks Fortis' fourth active residential development in Brisbane, following River House, which is nearing completion, alongside projects in New Farm and Hamilton as the national developer continues to expand its South East Queensland pipeline.

Fortis General Manager – Development Queensland Dan Boman said Crest &amp; Walker reflects the developer's long-term commitment to delivering design-led residential projects in Brisbane's established inner-city suburbs.

"We're proud to be strengthening our presence in Brisbane with Crest &amp; Walker, particularly in such a sought-after lifestyle destination as Newstead," Boman said.

"Every Fortis project is shaped by its context, and we approach each one with the respect and care it deserves.

"Our focus is always on creating places that feel connected to their neighbourhood and elevate the everyday experience for residents. Newstead continues to evolve as one of Brisbane's most sought-after urban communities, and Crest &amp; Walker reflects our ambition to contribute meaningfully to that story."

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Positioned between Gasworks Plaza and James Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/crest-walker-newstead-12-kyabra-street-newstead-qld-4006">Crest &amp; Walker</a> has been designed as a boutique residential address offering privacy and generous living spaces within one of Brisbane's most established lifestyle precincts.

The building features a contemporary brick podium softened by integrated landscaping, while the upper levels are characterised by restrained architecture and enduring materiality. Interiors have been designed to maximise natural light, acoustic performance and long-term liveability.

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Residences comprise spacious two and three-bedroom floorplans, with two-bedroom apartments priced from $1.55 million and three-bedroom, half-floor residences from $3.95 million.

Residents will have access to a wellness-focused rooftop featuring a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, landscaped dining spaces and outdoor lounge areas overlooking Newstead and the Brisbane CBD.

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Sales are being managed by Slaite Projects, with Fortis expecting strong demand from owner-occupiers seeking a high-quality, design-focused apartment in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

Completion of Crest &amp; Walker is slated for late 2028.

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Fortis expands Brisbane pipeline with launch of Crest & Walker in Newstead

The enormity of delivering a true skyscraper in Australia's new development market is often overlooked.

It has taken the best part of a decade since plans for Chevron One were first unveiled, but the 52-storey tower is now complete, with residents collecting their keys and moving into what has become one of the Gold Coast's most recognisable new landmarks.

Rising 127 metres above Chevron Island, Chevron One stands almost twice as high as any other building on the island. Its scale places it alongside the trio of towers at Jewel, arguably the last truly significant addition to the central Gold Coast skyline when they were completed around six years ago.

While there are several developments underway around a similar height to Chevron One, they are more concentrated within clusters of the highest towers in the city. The fact Chevron One sits within a developing precinct, looking back at the other high-rise developments in Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, makes it a different proposition altogether. It will certainly become a reference point on the Gold Coast skyline.

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Developer Bensons Property Group is behind the 52-storey tower, which has just shy of 250 apartments, along with an exhaustive list of resident amenity spread across what is the largest development site ever assembled on Chevron Island.

The tower has been the talk of the town for years, says Ray White Projects Gold Coast agent Caitlin Rosenboom, who is selling the remaining apartments.

"People have been watching Chevron One go up for years," Rosenboom says, adding that many prospective buyers have been surprised by the scale of the views once they step inside.

"It's only when they walk through a completed apartment that they truly understand the position of the building," Rosenboom says.

"The views are jaw-dropping. Whether you're looking east over the ocean, across Surfers Paradise, along the river systems or out to the hinterland, every level offers something different but equally impressive."

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One of Chevron One's defining advantages is its location on the eastern side of Chevron Island on Stanhill Drive, a position which protects the views forever.

"There's only one row of houses between Chevron One and the water, and the height restrictions along the river means views from Chevron One can never be built out,"&nbsp;Rosenboom says.

While new apartment developments continue to emerge across the Gold Coast, Rosenboom says opportunities to secure a completed apartment with this level of outlook are becoming increasingly rare.

"The size of the site is something that would be incredibly difficult to replicate today," she says.

"That's allowed Chevron One to deliver the sort of amenity, open space and resident facilities that very few projects can offer. There are not many completed apartment buildings on the Gold Coast right now that can compete with the combination of scale, quality and amenity."

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There's around 2,000 sqm of amenity solely for the use of residents of Chevron One. Club One features a uniquely shaped swimming pool that mirrors the footprint of the building itself, set within a extensively landscaped gardens. There's also an indoor pool and spa, a fully equipped gym with a Pilates room, a yoga garden, a bookable private dining area and lounge that can host up to 30 people, and a 24-hour concierge service.

As for the buyers, Rosenboom is fielding enquiry from everywhere: Sydneysiders and Melburnians looking at the new and off-the-plan market following the changes in the Federal Budget, as well as those looking to relocate, through to South East Queenslanders seeking either a permanent home or a weekender bolthole.

"The Gold Coast lifestyle continues to resonate with people relocating from the southern states, and when they see the views and the quality of what's been delivered at Chevron One, it becomes very easy for them to understand the appeal," Rosenboom says.

A diverse mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments remain available, with each offering "something a little different", be it the orientation and views, configuration, or level, to suit a wide variety of buyers.

The remaining apartments are ready to inspect in person, by appointment.

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A decade in the making: Residents to move into Chevron One as construction wraps up

A general rule of thumb in new apartment developments is that the penthouses get the rooftop.

It's a formula that's become commonplace across Australia's apartment market. Residents might have access to a pool, gym or barbecue facilities on a dedicated lower level, but the most desirable outdoor spaces are typically reserved for the highest-priced homes at the top of the building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sherpa-property-group">Sherpa Property Group</a> has taken the opposite approach.

Rather than dedicating the rooftop to a handful of buyers, the Gold Coast developer has made it the centrepiece of its Flourish collection, creating expansive shared spaces from the best vantage point in the building.

The philosophy has reached its most ambitious expression at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/flourish-soleira-palm-beach-1150-1160-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Soleira</a> in Palm Beach, where two rooftop precincts connected by a skybridge will deliver one of the most extensive lifestyle offerings seen in a residential apartment project on the Gold Coast.

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"We're seeing a clear move toward developments that offer more than just an apartment," Sherpa Group founder Christie Leet said.

"People want spaces that support how they actually live, whether that's working from home, staying active, or spending time with family and friends.

"That's where amenity becomes critical. It's not just about what's included, but how those spaces are designed to be used every day."

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The breadth of amenity has already attracted buyers across multiple demographics. Younger first home buyers have been drawn to Soleira's one-bedroom apartments, a product rarely delivered in Palm Beach, while families have responded to practical inclusions such as the shallow children's pool adjoining the main lap pool and the extensive communal recreation areas.

Instead of a single rooftop, Soleira delivers two distinct lifestyle zones.

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The southern rooftop has been dedicated to wellness, featuring a gym, yoga and Pilates studio, work-from-home facilities, a wellness centre, spa, and hot and cold plunge pools.

The northern rooftop focuses on recreation and entertaining, incorporating a heated resort-style pool, private dining rooms, pizza ovens, barbecues, a golf simulator, children's recreation areas, and what is expected to be the Gold Coast's first rooftop basketball court, which will also double as a squash court.

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Beyond the rooftops, Soleira will introduce 1,500 sqm of curated retail beneath the towers, creating one of Palm Beach's first genuinely mixed-use lifestyle precincts where cafés, restaurants and convenience retail become part of residents' everyday lives.

Sherpa has also retained management rights across the development, allowing it to oversee the long-term operation of the building through a 24-hour concierge model. The developer is also exploring additional revenue streams within the precinct aimed at helping offset ongoing body corporate costs for residents.

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While Soleira is the largest project Sherpa has delivered, the rooftop-first philosophy has been evolving for several years.

It began with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/amargo-6-12-sixth-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Flourish Amargo</a>, the first project released under the Flourish brand. Rather than competing at the ultra-luxury end of the market with oversized half-floor and full-floor residences, Sherpa focused on creating lifestyle-driven apartments supported by resort-style shared spaces.

Amargo introduced more than 800 sqm of rooftop amenity, combining wellness facilities, heated pools, entertaining areas, cabanas, pizza ovens and private dining spaces into what was designed as an extension of residents' homes rather than a facility used only occasionally.

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That approach continued with Flourish Oasis, where the same amenity-led philosophy was refined into a more boutique development. Strong demand from Sherpa's growing VIP database saw much of the project sold before it reached the broader market, reinforcing buyer appetite for apartment communities centred around shared lifestyle experiences.

Flourish Amargo is slated for completion mid-way-through next year, with Oasis to be delivered by late 2027. Flourish Soleira is expected to complete in 2030.

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Sherpa takes amenity to the sky as Flourish Soleira captures booming Palm Beach demand

As apartment living continues to evolve across Sydney's growth corridors, the quality and distribution of shared spaces is increasingly shaping how residents experience home. Rather than functioning as add-ons, amenities are being embedded into the daily rhythm of a building, supporting everything from quiet retreat to social interaction, often within a single vertical community.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aeris-melrose-park-nursery-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Aeris</a> in Melrose Park, this approach is resolved through a layered amenity offering that unfolds from ground level through to its upper podium. Developed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a> in partnership with Hankyu Hanshin Properties, the project introduces 468 apartments across two towers and a mid-rise building, positioned at the highest point of the broader masterplan.

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The amenity experience begins at street level, where two courtyards sit within a landscaped setting that connects residents to the wider network of parks and green spaces. These green spaces are not isolated pockets but part of a wider pedestrian network that links Aeris to the surrounding <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a> precinct, including Central Park, future schools, and the Town Centre opening in July 2026. The result is a transition that moves from public to private without abrupt boundaries, allowing residents to pass through shaded, tree-lined environments before reaching the building itself.

Moving upward, the focus shifts to the level five podium, where the primary communal facilities are concentrated. This space brings together a 16-metre swimming pool, outdoor seating areas, and a communal BBQ zone arranged to take advantage of elevated outlooks. Seating is positioned beneath pergolas, creating pockets of shade that extend the usability of the space throughout the day. The pool edge aligns with views toward the wider district, reinforcing the sense of elevation that defines the project’s positioning.

In the adjacent building, this is complemented by quieter, more contemplative spaces, including an outdoor cinema set within the same level. Positioned to operate primarily in the evening, it introduces a different tempo to the shared environment, shifting from daytime activity to after-hours use without requiring separate zones.

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The podium also accommodates an intimate private resident gym. Located on the lower levels, it gives residents convenient access to fitness facilities without leaving the building.

Above, the elevated podium sky deck extends the amenity offering, providing additional open-air spaces with elevated outlooks across the surrounding landscape. While more restrained in program, this upper level reinforces the project’s vertical progression, from ground-level greenery to elevated outlook, allowing residents to move between distinct spatial conditions within a single address.

This distribution of amenities reflects a deliberate response to how residents use space across the day. Sekisui House Australia Sales and Marketing Director Peter Kalaf points to the role these shared areas play in shaping buyer demand. Aeris has been conceived as more than a collection of apartments, with the podium pool, gym and outdoor cinema forming part of a broader lifestyle offering that extends the home beyond each individual residence.

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What distinguishes Aeris is not the inclusion of these elements individually, but how they are arranged in relation to one another. Active, social, and passive spaces are layered vertically rather than separated, allowing residents to choose between them without leaving the building or moving far from their apartment. This proximity supports both routine use, such as a morning swim or evening workout, and more occasional gatherings, whether around the BBQ area or within the cinema setting.

The amenity design also sits within a broader framework of connectivity across Melrose Park. The Melrose Park Town Centre, anchored by Coles and Dan Murphys, features a mix of retail, dining, health and lifestyle offerings, bringing everyday convenience closer to residents. By the end of the year, more than five hectares of parks and open space, equivalent to around seven football fields of green space on residents' doorstep, will further enhance the precinct, allowing the internal facilities at Aeris to operate as an extension of the wider neighbourhood rather than a substitute for it.

Construction at Aeris continues to gather momentum, with ground floor slabs expected to be completed in late 2026 before the first sections of the buildings begin to rise above ground.

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Elevated amenity anchors daily life at Aeris, Melrose Park

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

Rosebery

As one of Sydney's first planned suburbs, Rosebery was created to accommodate expansive industrial workplaces in 1911.

Despite the&nbsp;once working-class suburb experiencing a transformation of its industrial warehouses into food and beverage hubs which has drawn peoples attention to Rosebery, there's been little activity in the new and off the plan apartment space, with land for a new development difficult to procure.

Rosebery ticks a lot of boxes for buyers. Its proximity to the city, just six kilometres and several transport routes to accomodate that, is one of the major drawcards, as is the distance to the University of New South Wales, just the other side of Moore Park.

One of the most recent entrants to the new and off the plan apartment space in Rosebery is The Rothschild by renowned developer Deicorp.&nbsp;

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The Candelapas-designed apartment development is ideally located at 24 Rothschild Avenue, just six kilometres from Sydney’s city centre and within walking distance of the best Rosebery offers.&nbsp;

The Rothschild's design reflects the industrial heritage of Rosebery, but with European influences.&nbsp;The Rothschild is made with bricks, with the facade curtained by circular columns, arches, and cascading greenery.

Two eight-level buildings will home 176 apartments, multiple outdoor areas, a communal music room and a ground-level retail space.

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Residents can access the private landscaped rooftop gardens and the communal courtyard to relax, interact and play while enjoying quick access to the nearby Sweetacres Park.

With all the amenity options within The Rothschild, residents can enjoy the ground-level restaurant and café beneath the residential apartments. The East Village Shopping, Woolworths Metro Rosebery and Wholefoods House are all within walking distance of home for retail conveniences.

The Rothschild is just 550 metres from The Cannery, which really lit a spark under the suburb as a place to visit.

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Housed in a revived warehouse space, The Cannery brings together food, drinks and designer homewares, with vendors such as Three Blue Ducks, Koskela and Archie Rose Distilling Co featured in the building, while popular favourites like Messina, Pizza Da Mario and Grandma’s have also made a home for themselves in the burgeoning suburb.&nbsp;

The Rothschild is located just across the road from Sweetacres Park, a green outlook rarely found in an inner-city suburb.

Construction on The Rothschild is well underway, with completion slated for early 2025.

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One of the most recent entrants to the new and off the plan apartment space in Rosebery is The Rothschild by renowned developer Deicorp

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How Rosebery turned from industrial warehouses to thriving foodie hub

Polo Collection, delivered by Meriton, is the third release within a brand new four-stage masterplanned community designed by an award-winning quartet of leading architectural firms.

The luxury resort-style development sits in Rosebery&rsquo;s vibrant heart, boasting a collection of unique low-rise towers tailored to display its considered architecture and interior design.

Each stage of &lsquo;The Gallery&rsquo; was individually designed by either SJB, Tribe Studio, DKO and Fox Johnston.

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Designed by SJB, Polo Collection comprises 270 luxury apartments across four buildings, set amongst tree-lined boulevards, and neighbouring the newly-created 5,683sqm Rosebery Park.

&ldquo;Polo Collection will feature contemporary landscape and architectural design elements which celebrate Rosebery&rsquo;s industrial history while enhancing the recreational needs of residents&rdquo;, said SJB Architects&rsquo; Nick Hatzi.

The buildings incorporate various materials including bricks, tiles, timber and steel mesh which pay homage to the industrial past of the suburb and interacts with the surrounds.

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One, two and three-bedroom apartments boast an innovative design, with large format tiles flowing throughout the open-plan living and dining areas, leading to a generous balcony, terrace or courtyard.

Bathrooms and ensuites feature clean, uncluttered lines, while neutral colour palettes deliver luxurious and inviting spa-like quality.

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Many apartments feature a study room with bedroom-sized proportions, complete with a window and air conditioning.

Other design features include limestone-look tiles for low maintenance style, spacious gourmet kitchens and an internal laundry with dryer and cabinetry.

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows maximise sunlight, accentuate the generous designs and add character to the fa&ccedil;ade, which also feature ribbons of herringbone tile that hint to wrapped candy boxes.

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Meriton&rsquo;s vibrant residential, retail and leisure hub combines some of the most luxurious and largest residences in the area with convenient shopping amenities including a Woolworths.

Other amenities include an onsite retail precinct, comprehensive security network, onsite childcare centre for over 80 children and a dedicated building manager&rsquo;s office.

Families will enjoy the finest recreational and parkland facilities including picnic lawns, play equipment, a barbeque pavilion and alfresco dining area.

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The luxury resort-style development sits in Rosebery’s vibrant heart, boasting a collection of unique low-rise towers tailored to display its considered architecture and interior design

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Design brief: Meriton’s Polo Collection brings a modern and distinctive style to Rosebery 

The Laneways is the newest address in Rosebery, on the fringe of the Sydney CBD.

Ellerson Property Group are developing the&nbsp;118 apartment project across four buildings&nbsp;designed by Arc Architects.

The Laneways draws its name from a leafy pedestrian pathway connecting Mentmore Avenue to Dunning Avenue.

Urban sat down with Ellerson Property Group directors Fayad and Remon Fayad to discuss The Laneways.

JR: Why did you choose Rosebery as your first inner Sydney project?

Rosebery is one of the secret gems of Sydney&rsquo;s inner city.&nbsp;It is strategically located between the beach and the CBD, has strong infrastructure centring around Green Square and a thriving caf&eacute; dining scene.&nbsp; The opening of Gunyama Aquatic Centre is also a major leisure drawcard for health and leisure activities.

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JR: How did you initially scope out the project?

The Laneways site was part of the former 12-hectare Sweetacre confectionary factory which gave the world such iconic lollies as Red Frogs, Jaffas and Minties.&nbsp; The opportunity to breathe new life into the site, to build a micro-community in Rosebery was too good to pass up.&nbsp; We reviewed the scale of surrounding residences and set about creating four buildings that would blend elegantly into the streetscape.

JR: What do you think buyers would love about Rosebery?

There is an inviting urban vibe to Rosebery that people find appealing.&nbsp; The suburb has its own dining precinct with Blackstar Pastry and The Cannery serving up some of the best cuisine and coffee in Sydney.&nbsp; It is also home to numerous fashion and design outlets which gives the area a creative design-driven look and feel. &nbsp;

The blending of old industrial architecture with pared back modern luxury sits really well.&nbsp; A strong design aesthetic can also be seen in the Green Square public library which entices readers of all ages. &nbsp;

Pets are very much part of the family in Rosebery, so there are pet boutiques, grooming salons and dog-friendly cafes popping up near the large dog park across the road from The Laneways.

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JR: What was the architectural brief?

To create a boutique development with great bones, that connected Mentmore Avenue and Dunning Avenue to promote walkability for residents and the wider community.&nbsp; Also maximising the use of the rooftop terraces.

We also introduced a tech element into the design with the inclusion of Wi-Fi device chargers integrated into the kitchen benches and the inclusion of electric car charging bays in the basement.

JR: What are you most looking forward to seeing when the project is finished?

There is always a sense of achievement when the team finishes a building.&nbsp;You have taken an idea and brought it into reality.&nbsp; The team feels a strong affinity for The Laneways; part of the community.

Something unique to The Laneways that we are particularly proud of, is our public art project Song of Frogs. In researching the site, we learned that as well as the famed Red Frog lolly connection, the area was once a wetland long ago with frogs inhabiting the area.

Armed with that knowledge, we commissioned some of Australia&rsquo;s most formidable design and arts talents to design a succession of five unique bronze frogs that will inhabit the gardens connecting Mentmore and Dunning Avenue.&nbsp; Gentle frog songs will be heard as people walk through The Laneways. &nbsp;

We cannot wait to see the work of Ross Shepherd at Site Image, Tim Phillips from Tilt design, sculptors Clive Calder and Chris Hauge at the Australian Bronze Foundry at North Head installed.&nbsp; We are also honoured to have exceptional artist Dennis Golding who is the Create NSW and Artspace Visual Arts Emerging Fellow for 2020 and award-winning indigenous contemporary art curator Tess Allas working on the design.

JR: Which buyer demographic do you think suits The Laneways and why?

We are getting great interest from owner occupiers that want the emotional connection of a new home in the inner city.&nbsp; The project has been priced to offer options for both First Home Buyers who are starting their home ownership journey and next home buyers. &nbsp;

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JR: Where have the buyers come from?

Many of our buyers are from inner Sydney and work in the CBD.&nbsp; Buyers committed to Rosebery have been watching construction take place and are buying into The Laneways.

We have also had buyers who have moved from locations such as the Hills and rented locally to get a feel for the area before deciding to buy in Rosebery.

JR: Any plans for your next development?

We are looking at Croydon Park for our next venture.&nbsp; Again, a great location with its own unique character.

Ellerson Property Group are developing The Laneways, a 118 apartment project across four buildings designed by Arc Architects

Why Rosebery is Sydney's hidden gem: Urban chats with Ellerson Property Group directors Fayad and Remon Fayad

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Astute property investors are recognising the potential of the City of Sydney, with its numerous amenities, leading universities and great employment opportunities.

New apartments with modern designs, developed close to the CBD, are drawing quality tenants.

Throughout the inner-city council region, each suburb boasts its own unique character and identity, from period properties, art deco to modern industrial.

Ever-strengthening infrastructure in the area includes the soon-to-be-completed Sydney Metro City and South-West, which will result in trains running every two minutes.

According to SQM Research, gross rental yields for all units currently sits at 3.5 per cent, the best performing rental type in the area.

For those who wish to capitalise on great cafés and restaurant, and good transport, the Sydney Council might be the ideal new LGA to call home.

Urban takes a look at four new apartments located within the council area, starting from $592,800.

1. Castle Residences, Sydney 
Address: 203 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000 
One-bedroom apartments from $1,230,000

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Developed by United Development Sydney, the highly anticipated Castle Residences is set to offer 131 apartments just off Hyde Park.

The project merges high-end apartments with five-star luxury hotel services and amenities, with construction including the refurbishment of the 142-year-old heritage-listed Porter House building.

The mixed-use development is being designed by Candalepas Associates, with amenities including luxurious dining areas, private dining spaces and in-residence catering. Manhattan-style apartments overlook Australia’s oldest park and timeless sculptural alcoves and arches bring together historical and contemporary architecture.

2. The Laneways, Rosebery 
Address: 33-37 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $592,800

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The Laneways, a collection of four five-storey apartment buildings is Rosebery’s “exciting new address.”

Delivered by Ellerson Property, the project will offer private balconies, green courtyards and a rooftop terrace to socialise with friends and neighbours while enjoying the panoramic city vistas.

Located in one of Sydney’s coolest neighbourhoods, homebuyers will appreciate the project’s entertainers’ kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows and soft-close cabinetry.

3. Park Sydney, Erskineville 
Address: 149-163 Mitchell Road, Erskineville NSW 2043 
Two-bedroom apartments from $1,159,000

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As the most significant new development in Sydney, Park Sydney is an exciting opportunity for investors and will create a new local for Erskineville.

Delivered by GH Australia, the project is set over 6.9-hectares, centred around a 7,400sqm park.

The project’s first buildings are named after two of Australia’s national parks, Botany and Cascade, and are designed by WMK Architecture.

Spread across nine buildings, ranging between two and eight stories, the apartments will deliver spacious and light-filled residences.

The precinct will include barbeque facilities, amphitheatres, walkways and cycleways into the city.

4. Eminence, Zetland 
Address: 811 Elizabeth Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
One-bedroom apartments from $745,000

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Offering a remarkable boutique trio of buildings, Mirvac’s 254-apartment Eminence project commands four street frontages between Green Square and the CBD.

The development offers onsite retail, 1,840 sqm of lush podium gardens and a 75-place childcare centre.

Designed by DKO Architecture, the property showcases high-quality finishes and fixtures, and carefully curated residences.

Some apartments include their own private rooftop terraces and others with uninterrupted CBD and Botany Bay views.

The adjacent Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre includes beach-inspired pools, open-air training facilities and playgrounds.
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New apartments with modern designs, developed close to the CBD, are drawing quality tenants

Four new apartments in the City of Sydney from $592,800 

The Laneways is&nbsp;the newest address is Sydney&#39;s inner-city suburb of Rosebery.

Made up of four buildings comprising&nbsp;118 apartments designed by Arc Architects, The Laneways draws its name from a leafy pedestrian pathway connecting Mentmore Avenue to Dunning Avenue.

Ideally located and due for completion in the coming months, Urban has taken a look at five things buyers should know about The Laneways.

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<h2>1. The Developer</h2>

The Laneways Rosebery is the work of Ellerson Property, Australia&rsquo;s first property development agency.&nbsp;

Founded by property industry veterans Fayad Fayad and Remon Fayad, Ellerson Property aims to bring the great Australian urban lifestyle to apartment living with accessible precincts designed for real people.

<h2>2. The Location&nbsp;</h2>

The Laneways is in the heart of Sydney&#39;s up-and-coming inner-city suburb Rosebery, six kilometres south of the Sydney CBD.

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It&#39;s located on Mentmore Avenue, the same strip as the suburb&#39;s biggest drawcard, The Cannery, an 11,000 sqm dining, retail and cafe precinct.&nbsp;

The Cannery homes over 40 commercial spaces, including the&nbsp;likes of the dining institution&nbsp;Three Blue Ducks and&nbsp;the popular&nbsp;gin distiller Archie Rose, as well as a number of cafes, gyms, hair salons and cooking schools.

It&#39;s a few hundred metres to the closest Woolworths Metro, The Australian Golf Club is up the road and it&#39;s just a short walk to the Green Square train station which has a direct line to the City and the Sydney Airport.

<h2>3. The Roof</h2>

Each building in The Laneways is crowned with its own sky garden&nbsp;with views across the CBD skyline.

The rooftops feature their own dining and barbecue facilities as well as lush landscaping.

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<h2>4. The Apartments</h2>

The Laneways has one, two and three bedroom apartments with open plan layouts and ceilings as high as three metres.

Designed by Arc Architects, each apartment with timber floor throughout features a&nbsp;kitchen with&nbsp;stone benchtops and stainless steel Smeg appliances.

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The bathrooms are contemporary, each with a bath tub and floor-to-ceiling ceramic tiles.

Arc Architects have worked on a number of luxury houses in Sydney&#39;s Palm Beach, as well as multi-residential projects including Metro in the nearby Alexandria and Allen Street in Waterloo.

<h2>5. The Price</h2>

One bedroom apartments in The Laneways start from $592,800, well under Sydney&#39;s median apartment price according to CoreLogic of&nbsp;$738,254.

Two bedroom apartments with two bathrooms start from $980,000, and three bedroom apartments from $1.25 million.

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The Laneways is in the heart of Sydney's up-and-coming inner-city suburb Rosebery, six kilometres south of the Sydney CBD.

Five things we love about The Laneways in Sydney's Rosebery

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With apartments in student markets more affordable than ever, due to retreating investor interest, now may be the time to secure a home that could be a strong performing long-term investment.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW), one of the top universities in Australia, has a student population of 65,000 and is located in Sydney’s south-eastern suburb of Kensington.

Urban takes a look at five apartments perfect for students nearby UNSW, ideal for scholars and academics, high-income postgraduates and investors.

1. The Laneways, Rosebery 
Address: 33-37 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $592,800

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Just 2.6 kilometres from UNSW, Ellerson Property’s the Laneways provides inner-city living with luxury features and architectural design.

Located within close proximity to Green Square transport hub and approximately six kilometres from the Sydney CBD, the home provides great investment options with potential homebuyers including mobile professionals, creatives and families.

The chic home includes residents-only car charging bays, a rooftop garden terrace and district views. 
 

2. Orchid, Eastgardens 
Address: 9 Oscar Place, Eastgardens NSW 2036 
One-bedroom apartments from $695,000

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Farther from the university but still enjoying convenience for students and academics, Orchid is part of Meriton’s latest development.

The final first stage offering in the masterplanned Pagewood Green, Orchid boasts 256 oversized apartments across four buildings.

Just 3.1 kilometres from UNSW’s Kensington campus, Maroubra Beach and the Sydney CBD, this development provides a residential oasis.

Designed by PTW, the community includes podium gardens, a retail precinct and outdoor entertaining spaces. 
 

3. Eminence, Zetland 
Address: 811 Elizabeth Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
One-bedroom apartments from $745,000

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Offering a remarkable boutique trio of buildings, commanding four street frontages between Green Square and the CBD, Eminence meets the criteria of a strong investment property.

Including onsite retail, 1,840 sqm of lush podium gardens and a 75-place childcare centre, Eminence brings all the necessary amenities to your doorstep.

Delivered by Meriton and designed by DKO Architecture, the property also offers pools, open-air training facilities and playgrounds. 
 

4. Pagewood Green, Eastgardens 
Address: 130-150 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens NSW 2036 
Two-bedroom apartments from $815,000

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The multi-staged masterplan development, Pagewood Green, provides diverse layouts for the lifestyle of any homebuyer.

Positioned opposite an upcoming 8,000 sqm park and neighbouring Westfield Eastgardens, the convenient home delivers exceptional amenity within walking distance and is just 17 minutes from UNSW by bus. 
 

5. Polo Collection, Rosebery 
Address: 55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $710,000

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Set amongst tree-lined streets and only 2.4 kilometres from the Kensington campus, Polo Collection pays homage to Rosebery’s industrial past while providing residents with a residence of the future.

Developed by Meriton, the project connects residents to the Sydney CBD, Green Square and the harbour as one of the city’s most connected inner-city suburbs.

Designed by SJB, the homes boast a modern and distinctive style, with floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive floorplans and views over Sweetacres Park.  
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With apartments in student markets more affordable than ever, due to retreating investor interest, now may be the time to secure a home that could be a strong performing long-term investment

Five apartments under $900k close to UNSW in Sydney's Kensington

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Acting agent Mark Morrissey and wife Lizzi Dayney have listed their mixed-use Rosebery warehouse.
For the last decade the property has been the HQ of Morrissey Management, which has represented the likes of the Hemsworth brothers, TV presenter Jonathan Lapaglia and radio star Kate Ritchie.
The couple paid $1.35 million for the Princess Avenue building in 2008.
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The conversion with sky-lit interiors, exposed beams and oversized barn doors has four bedrooms above the lower level commercial space.
The listing through BresicWhitney Darlinghurst agents Ivan Bresic and Julian Barta comes with the option of a two year leaseback to the current owners.
They have a $2.75 million guide for its December 1 auction. 
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Morrissey and Dayney are relocating to their Whale Beach property now their children have grown up.
They paid $2.3 million for the four bedroom home in 2015.
This article was first published in the Sunday Telegraph. 
 
 
 
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Acting agent Mark Morrissey lists Rosebery warehouse

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An original two-bedroom Rosebery home secretly snapped up by Channel Seven last September for $1.25 million, has returned to the market as new home for auction this weekend.
It’s with a guide of $1.6 million through Purplebricks.
The transformation will be aired in the upcoming season of Channel Seven’s hit television show House Rules, the reality show hosted by Johanna Griggs. 
News Local's Southern Courier noted that the Rosebery neighbours began to speculate when they noticed a house at 54 Tramway Street was knocked down and rebuilt in the record time of just seven days. 
Below is the former home, which <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-nsw-rosebery-126269874" target="_blank">sold in September.</a>
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<img class="size-full wp-image-294747" src="https://www.realestate.com.au/blog/images/1600x1600-fit,progressive/2018/03/12000002/capi_44b2abb8db8cf0ad7cdac801ed7a14b1_ad5c8ca5e82165f47e65565cb0dbd0ad.jpeg" alt="54 Tramway Street Rosebery" data-capiid="ad5c8ca5e82165f47e65565cb0dbd0ad">The new home is a <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-rosebery-127624758" title="www.realestate.com.au">two-storey, four-bedroom, two-bathroom</a>, ultra-modern sanctuary. 
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The new dual level residence offers open-plan living, dining and kitchen and a spacious outdoor entertainment area.
<div id="celtra_holder_news">The kitchen has the latest designer appliances.</div>
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<div>The listing agent Dean Emerson says it presents a creative fusion of subtle warehouse-inspired industrial chic, natural finishes and up-to-the-minute designer style.
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<div>It is being sold fully furnished.</div>
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<div>There have been three development applications for the project totalling $350,000 according to CoreLogic. </div>
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<div>Season six of the series was officially confirmed last October.</div>
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Secret House Rules Rosebery auction

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Gold Coast Titan and NSW Origin star Nathan Peats has sold his Rosebery investment apartment, a fortnight after its auction.
The two bedroom apartment had been an investment for Peats since he moved from the Gold Coast from the Eels.
It sold for $915,000.
The hooker paid $595,000 for the two bedroom apartment in 2012 during his two year stint at South Sydney Rabbitohs where he started his career.
His former Souths team mate turned NG Farah Real Estate agent Beau Champion sold the unit.
The apartment near Green Square was leased at $670 a week once Peats signed with the Titans in 2014.
A sign of the Sydney rental market saw the rental drop to $650 a week when seeking a tenant a year later.
The unit features a large private tiled courtyard off the open plan living area.
In 2014 Peats left the Eels for the Gold Coast in 2014 following the much publicised salary cap breach.
His property portfolio's most recent addition was when he paid $518,000 for a three bedroom timber home in Lota outside of Brisbane last year. 
He retains a three bedroom Central Coast home in Wyoming that cost $420,000 in 2015. 
Peat's Titans finished 15th on the ladder this season. He will spend the off-season in rehabilition after undergoing shoulder reconstruction surgery at the end of August. 
This article first appeared in the Sunday Telegraph.
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NSW Origin star Nathan Peats sells Rosebery investment

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The fearless NSW Origin debutant Nathan Peats is selling his Sydney investment pad. 
The Gold Coast Titan has decided to list redundant Rosebery investment unit.
Amassing 53 tackles in a memorable performance, Peats, who covered 8.1 kilometres in the mid-week game, the most ground ever recorded in Origin, paid $595,000 in 2012 for the two bedroom, two bathroom apartment.
It was during his two year stint with South Sydney where he started his career.
The apartment near Green Square has been listed by new NG Farah real estate recruit agent Beau Champion, who is a former Rabbitohs team mate.
The pair both played at the Bunnies together for a brief period before Peats moved to the Eels.
Peats initially put the apartment as a $670 a week rental once he signed with the Titans in 2014.
Its 2015 tenancy was sought at around $650 a week for the apartment with an open plan living area that opens to a large tiled private courtyard.
Peats left the Eels for the Gold Coast in 2014 following the much publicised salary cap breach.
His property portfolio's most recent addition was when he paid $518,000 for a three bedroom timber home in Lota (pictured below) outside of Brisbane last year.
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It was advertised as having potential for developers due to its 800 square metre parcel.
Peats retains a three bedroom Central Coast home in Wyoming (pictured below) that cost $420,000 in 2015.
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Last month the Daily Telegraph reported that Parramatta chief executive Bernie Gurr said he will consider luring Peats back to the club.
His former teammates Beau Champion recently joined the N G Farah sales team having played over 100 first-grade games for South Sydney Rabbitohs.
Even as an accomplished professional footballer, Beau was always passionate about property especially around the south eastern suburbs of Sydney which Beau considered his backyard.  
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph.
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