<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sunland-group">Sunland Group</a> has officially lodged plans for its first Gold Coast apartment project since the departure of the Abedian family from the company three years ago, unveiling a new high-rise proposal for a prominent Broadbeach corner site on Old Burleigh Road.

The application was submitted by an entity directed by Tom Jamieson, stepson of longtime Sunland leader Soheil Abedian, and Riaz Rezvanipour, brother-in-law of Sahba Abedian, Soheil’s son.

Sunland acquired the 1,283 sqm site on the corner of Old Burleigh Road and Armrick Avenue for $9.5 million late last year and is now seeking approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/99-101-old-burleigh-road-broadbeach-qld-4218">42-storey tower with 81 apartments</a>.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/contreras-earl-architecture">Contreras Earl Architecture</a>, the proposed tower at 99-101 Old Burleigh Road would deliver a predominantly larger-format apartment mix aimed at the owner-occupier market. Plans include 17 two-bedroom apartments, 55 three-bedroom apartments, and nine four-bedroom residences across 35 residential levels.

The development also incorporates three basement levels, four podium parking levels, two levels of communal recreation facilities, and rooftop plant and equipment. A total of 189 car spaces are proposed, significantly exceeding the 90 spaces required under the planning scheme.

The architecture adopts a sculpted, curvilinear form, with deep wraparound balconies and integrated landscaping intended to soften the tower’s vertical expression. The planning report states the building’s “slender footprint/form provides a complimentary yet varied built form within the local streetscape” and contributes to “a varied, yet ordered skyline.”

Contreras Earl noted in its Architectural Statement that from the early stages, the project addressed a fundamental challenge: how to accommodate the required residential yield while avoiding the conventional model of a tower sitting on a rigid, fully resolved parking podium.

“The most direct response would have been to consolidate parking into a singular, flat podium and extrude a repetitive tower above,” the statement said. “While efficient, this approach would result in a consolidated built form with limited engagement with the surrounding landscape and public realm.”

Instead, the conventional podium model was “deliberately rejected”. The architects described the base of the building as “a landscaped architectural condition where structure, planting and circulation are integrated”.

“Rather than presenting a continuous built mass, the base of the building is articulated through a series of concrete planter elements that organise the podium into a fragmented system,” the statement said. “This approach reduces the perceived bulk of the lower levels while establishing a more permeable interface with the streetscape and adjacent open space.”

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The site sits within the High Density Residential Zone and inside the City of Gold Coast’s unrestricted “HX” building height area, where the planning framework anticipates intensified residential development tied to the expanding light rail corridor. The planning report notes the area is undergoing “transition toward more intense development forms” given its proximity to Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, and high-frequency public transport infrastructure.

Positioned directly opposite Broadbeach Park and within walking distance of Florida Gardens light rail station, the development would sit among a rapidly evolving stretch of Old Burleigh Road that has become one of the Gold Coast’s most active apartment development corridors.

The application joins a growing pipeline of luxury residential projects reshaping Broadbeach, including nearby developments by 5Point Projects, Polycell, and Graya.

The planning report argues the project contributes toward the Gold Coast’s long-term housing targets under the South East Queensland Regional Plan, which forecasts the need for more than 100,000 additional high-rise dwellings across the city by 2046.

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The Abedian family departed Sunland Group in late 2023, ending a four-decade association with the company, and subsequently established the private development firm Abedian &amp; Co. The group is currently delivering <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/greenmount-residences-cnr-hill-street-and-marine-parade-coolangatta-qld-4225">Greenmount Residences</a> at Rainbow Bay and recently launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/18-mary-avenue-14-18-mary-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">18 Mary Avenue</a> in Broadbeach.
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Joel Robinson

First look: Sunland Group returns to Broadbeach new apartment market with new Old Burleigh Road tower plans

The Minns Labor Government has established the new Bays West Delivery Authority to lead the development&nbsp;of the Bays West Precinct and Blackwattle Bay Precinct.&nbsp;

The Authority is charged with creating Sydney’s newest precinct, a thriving, connected, sustainable hub with White Bay Power Station as its cultural heart. Its vision is to build on the area’s natural, cultural and industrial history to shape a vibrant new neighbourhood.

The precinct will deliver up to 8,500 well-located homes, including a minimum of 10 per cent affordable and essential worker homes. Combine new housing with public open space, opening public access to the waterfront for the first time in more than 100 years, while retaining important deep-water facilities to support Sydney’s working harbour.

Located just minutes from the Sydney CBD and connected to a world-class metro, ferry, walking and cycling links, the Bays West precinct will rebalance housing growth towards well-serviced inner-city locations and help tackle the state’s housing crisis.

The Bays West Delivery Authority,&nbsp;an agency of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, will report to the NSW Minister for Lands and Property who already has oversight of major precinct renewal projects including at Blackwattle Bay and Barangaroo.

As part of the broader Bays West transformation, the Minns Government recently announced that a proposal from Lendlease to redevelop part of the Bays West Precinct has progressed to Stage 2 of the NSW Government’s unsolicited proposals process.

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The Minns Labor Government has also confirmed the Bays West precinct will have a new suburb name. This will be the first major suburb built in close proximity to Sydney’s CBD in decades and will encompass the area currently being referred to as Bays West, including Glebe Island and the White Bay Power Station. Served by a new Metro station just five minutes from the CBD, it will become one of the most populous suburbs in the Inner West and one of Sydney’s premier cultural destinations.

An early works program is taking shape, which&nbsp;includes the first stages of an international design competition.&nbsp;

The aim of the Bays West&nbsp;International&nbsp;Design Competition is to&nbsp;ensure design excellence is embedded in the project from the start. The competition will deliver an&nbsp;urban framework that defines the character, ambition and long-term identity of&nbsp;this&nbsp;former industrial precinct as it transitions to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable residential&nbsp;neighbourhood.

The competition will be led by the Bays West Delivery Authority in partnership with Government Architect NSW.&nbsp;

It will launch with an invitation for a global Expressions of Interest, before moving to an invitation-only stage that will be assessed by a panel that&nbsp;will provide advice to Cabinet who will select a winner.

Premier of NSW, Chris Minns said the establishment of the new Authority is the first step in transforming the Bays West precinct into a vibrant, livable suburb minutes from the Sydney CBD and two stops from Hunter St Station on the Metro West line.

“The Authority will deliver well-located homes close to the heart of the city and integrate the new precinct with Blackwattle Bay and the new Sydney Fish Market.

“This is a generational opportunity to build a new suburb on the city’s edge and open the harbour foreshore to the public for the first time in a century.”&nbsp;

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the new Bays West Delivery Authority established by the Minns Government will turbocharge the development of Sydney’s newest suburb.

“The Authority is working at a record pace to deliver an international design competition, planning pathways and a financial model so that this development benefits Sydney with well-designed homes in a central location, close to public transport, jobs, entertainment and essential services.

“If we want Sydney to stay liveable and affordable, we need to be bold about using underutilised government-owned land to deliver homes for the future while making sure essential working harbour functions can be accommodated.”

Bays West Delivery Authority established to "turbocharge" Sydney’s newest suburb

Around 400 additional homes could be built at Southwark Grounds on Port Road, lifting total site capacity from 1300 to around 1700 dwellings.

A recently approved code amendment would allow apartment towers of up to 14 storeys in some areas of Renewal SA’s redevelopment of the former West End Brewery.

Renewal SA Acting Chief Executive Shane Wingard said he welcomed the code amendment, with the increase in heights and homes making a positive impact on the supply of high-quality, well-connected housing close to the city.

“By going higher across some parts of Southwark Grounds, we are adding a substantial number of very well-located homes with little impact on project delivery time or planned open space,” Mr Wingard said.

Since the project officially launched in 2025, Mr Wingard said more than 12,000 enquiries had been received about living at Southwark Grounds.

“The very strong early interest we’ve seen since homes were first released in the precinct reinforces our plans to create more housing opportunities,” he said.

The Southwark Grounds code amendment was launched in December last year, with community engagement undertaken over five weeks from January.

It proposed increasing maximum building heights from eight to 14 storeys on the eastern section of Southwark Grounds, and to 12 storeys across the remainder of the site, with minimum building heights ranging from two to four storeys.

The code amendment was implemented through an Early Commencement policy in late January, allowing developers to quickly explore the viability of increased height and housing yield while other planning processes continue.

One of the first developers delivering apartment sites have already finalised redesigns to increase the number of apartments following the code amendment.

Samaras’ development adjacent to the future Colonel Light Park is now planning to deliver 125 apartments across 11 storeys, significantly greater than original plans of around 50 apartments across four storeys.

The developer is also exploring the potential for additional affordable housing outcomes.

Most of the apartments at Southwark Grounds will be delivered within a master-planned precinct on a large parcel of land on the eastern portion of the site, covering around two-thirds of its 8.4 hectares.

Wingard said detailed precinct planning over the coming months may identify further opportunities to increase yield further that could see total apartment numbers at Southwark Grounds, exceed this number.

Affordable homes at Southwark Grounds will also see a net increase, with Renewal SA maintaining its commitment to a minimum of 20 per cent affordable housing across the development.

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Civil works have begun across the site, with construction under way on the first new roads surrounding a townhouse precinct in the south‑west corner of Southwark Grounds. This includes Renewal SA’s 17 Founder’s Row homes, which are on track for completion by Christmas.

“We expect to have people living at Southwark Grounds by the end of the year, so delivering roads and public spaces for those residents is among our highest priorities.”

Construction of 40 townhouses off Anderson Street, known as West Village and being delivered by Contour, is forecast to begin in mid‑2026. Kolabb’s Anderson Lane development will follow shortly after, delivering a further 26 townhouses.

Southwark Grounds is a state government‑led urban renewal project now set to deliver around 1,700 homes over the next decade.

Homes will be supported by a supermarket, a range of retail and hospitality offerings anchored by a revitalised Walkerville Brew Tower, a childcare centre, car parking and well‑connected public spaces.

400 new homes planned for Adelaide's former West End Brewery site

Brisbane developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/cavcorp">Cavcorp</a> has lodged plans for a new mixed-use residential development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/55-wyandra-street-teneriffe-qld-4005">55 Wyandra Street</a>, Teneriffe, anchored by an 85-metre public laneway designed to reconnect the suburb’s riverfront with the Gasworks precinct.

The buildings, known as Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane, would replace the existing Queensland Cotton head office site with a 15-storey residential tower transitioning to eight storeys toward Helen Street. The project has been designed by Plazibat Architects and lodged as a code assessable development application for 93 apartments across a 3,401 sqm mixed-use site within the Newstead and Teneriffe Waterfront neighbourhood plan.

Central to the scheme is the transformation of an existing service easement into a publicly accessible cross-block connection linking Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the new laneway will act as both a pedestrian shortcut and a landscaped civic space between the Teneriffe Riverwalk, ferry terminal, and Gasworks precinct.

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“The revised proposal delivers a legacy public-realm cross-block link, permanently secured for community use, transforming an existing private easement into a safe, high-quality pedestrian connection between the Teneriffe heritage riverwalk and the Gasworks–Long Island precinct,” the planning report states.

The laneway will sit beneath a large subtropical loggia integrated into the podium levels of the development. The design incorporates deep landscaping, water gardens, lobby spaces, business lounges, and ground-floor apartments to create what Cavcorp describes as a climate-responsive “urban verandah.”

The tower itself has been designed as a slender form with recessed floorplates and curved translucent corners inspired by contemporary Japanese architecture. The building height aligns with the Commercial Road precinct controls, which permit towers up to 15 storeys within proximity to Longland Street.

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The project will comprise a mix of larger-format apartments aimed at owner-occupiers, downsizers, and families. The proposed apartment mix includes 11 loggia apartments across the lower levels, 50 four-bedroom Sky-Terrace apartments from levels three to seven, and 32 Sky-Pool Homes occupying the upper tower levels. The Sky-Pool Homes will feature private thermal plunge pools integrated into oversized balconies.

According to the application, the apartments are intended to reinterpret the scale and character of Teneriffe’s woolstore conversions and Queensland homes within a vertical residential format.

“The sky-pool homes build on Cavcorp’s previous projects and introduce a distinct apartment typology to Teneriffe, informed by both local and international precedent and responding to an identified market demand for enhanced safety, space and amenity,” the planning submission notes.

A major focus of the proposal is its five-level wellness and lifestyle offering, extending from the basement through to the rooftop.

Amenities proposed include a rooftop Swim &amp; Racquet Club with a 25-metre Olympic lap pool and tennis court, coworking spaces and libraries, golf simulators, wine storage, concierge facilities, business lounges, pet wash areas, and rooftop longevity-focused wellness spaces with spas, outdoor fitness zones, and landscaped terraces.

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All parking will be concealed within basement levels accessed from Wyandra and Helen Streets. Cavcorp says the deep-basement engineering approach allows the entire ground plane to prioritise landscaping, pedestrian movement, and active frontage rather than vehicle infrastructure.

The development continues Cavcorp’s concentration in Newstead and Teneriffe, where the Brisbane developer has delivered a number of apartment projects including Lucent, Le Bain, and Luminare, as well as the Long Island Wellness Precinct nearby. Several of those projects have received national design and architecture awards, including recognition under Brisbane’s “Buildings that Breathe” program.

Cavcorp unveils wellness-focused Teneriffe House and Teneriffe Lane apartment buildings

Focus Group Investments has lodged plans for a new apartment development at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/64-70-hanover-street-fitzroy-vic-3065">64–70 Hanover Street</a> in Fitzroy, seeking to utilise the Victorian Government’s recently introduced Great Design Fast Track pathway to accelerate approvals for the project.

The proposal is among the latest developments to emerge through the state-led initiative, which was established to fast-track well-designed residential projects in activity centres and transport-connected inner-city locations. The pathway allows qualifying developments that meet elevated design and housing benchmarks to bypass traditional council planning timeframes and instead be assessed directly by the Department of Transport and Planning.

Designed by SJB, the development will comprise a mix of apartments above activated lower levels, with a strong focus on architectural articulation, landscaping, and communal amenity. The design response seeks to balance the industrial character of Richmond’s former warehouse precincts with a more contemporary residential form.

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Proposed are 63 new dwellings, a wide ranging mix of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and townhouses and duplexes. They will be spread across a part-three, part-eight storey building.

The Planning and Urban Context Report by Tract says the development is of an "exemplary architectural standard" and has been carefully crafted by SJB Architects.

"Dwellings&nbsp;will benefit from excellent access to natural light, cross-ventilation opportunities and extensive communal space," the report noted.

The architectural material highlights the project’s integration of landscaped elements and communal spaces throughout the building. The proposal also incorporates sustainability initiatives aligned with the Victorian Government’s push for higher-performing apartment developments under the fast-track program.

The Great Design Fast Track was unveiled by the Victorian Government in 2024 as part of a broader housing supply strategy aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Projects assessed through the pathway must demonstrate high-quality architecture, sustainability outcomes, and housing diversity while being located close to public transport and existing infrastructure.

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Focus Group, founder and led by Paul De Lutiis, is increasingly active across Melbourne’s inner suburbs, targeting well-connected urban renewal locations suited to medium and higher-density residential development. The Fitzroy proposal continues that strategy, leveraging the area’s strong transport links, established retail amenity, and proximity to the CBD.

Fitzroy has been one of the most popular spots for developers and buyers in recent years. The likes of PACE Development Group, SMA Projects, Crema Group and Chapter Group, currently selling projects in the suburb.

First look: Focus Group Investments taps Victoria’s Great Design Fast Track for Fitzroy apartments

Runaway Bay

The launch of Ocean Suites on Jennifer has seen rightsizers descend on the small Runaway Bay enclave in the northern Gold Coast.

The luxury waterfront project of just seven villas at 10-12 Jennifer Avenue is being targeting by those seeking something different to a high-end Gold Coast beachfront apartment, which have been in plentiful supply for the last few years.

Each villa has between 345 sqm and 388 sqm of internal living space across four levels.

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The smart home-enabled villas have four bedrooms, two living areas, a rumpus room, media room, study nook, their own private marina berth, and a waterfront plunge pool.

Crowning each villa is a rooftop bar and entertainment level, accessible by a lift which runs from the basement garage to the roof.

Developer Sand Side Developments is undertaking the boutique development with award-winning builder Alroe, which has completed prior projects on the Gold Coast including Habitat at Tugun and The Palms at Palm Beach.

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Knight Frank agent&nbsp;James Elliott said he expects&nbsp;interest from a range of buyers, including local rightsizers, people who are planning their retirement in the next five years and looking for a residence now, and those looking for a holiday home on the Gold Coast. Elliott believes the project will also attract international buyers.

“Our initial feedback demonstrates that Interest from rightsizers has already been very strong, with this product suiting these buyers perfectly, with every amenity you need spread over the four levels," Elliott said.

Elliott said the biggest selling points of the development were its idyllic waterfront location and the luxury inclusions.

“With only 300 meters to direct ocean access to the Broadwater and only 80 meters stroll to an exclusive beach, Ocean Suites is like nothing the Gold Coast has seen before," Elliott said.

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“The waterfront residences are coastal havens, fostering a truly outdoor lifestyle. Ocean Suites enjoys a central and convenient location that’s close enough to the amenity of Runaway Bay and surrounds to ensure accessibility, yet far enough away to maintain a sense of seclusion, so residents can enjoy all their backyard has to offer without having to venture too far from home."

Prices start from $2,995,000.

“Given what’s on offer in the waterfront location, Ocean Suites on Jennifer sits at a very competitive price point, with buyers able to take advantage of the impending growth in the market," Elliott added.

“The residential market is accepted to be on the way back up and prices will only rise further from here as the population grows and demand continues to be strong.”

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The smart home-enabled villas have four bedrooms, two living areas, a rumpus room, media room, study nook, their own private marina berth, and a waterfront plunge pool

Why Ocean Suites on Jennifer in Runaway Bay is attracting rightsizers

Nestled along the coveted northern shores of the Gold Coast, Runaway Bay stands as a flourishing metropolis known for its refined coastal luxury.

Offering a blend of subtropical foliage and maintained parklands, the vibrant community will soon welcome a new general to it's ranks, with full service property investment and development group Monaco Property Group developing their new luxury tower Belvue at&nbsp;15 Bayview Street.

MPG will deliver 31 full-floor apartments, with future residents primed to take full advantage of all Runaway Bay and it's surrounding suburbs has to offer.&nbsp;

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Whether you fancy a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Broadwater or a picnic at Pacific Park, it's all as easy as picking and choosing each day as a resident at Belvue.&nbsp;

Just a stone's throw away from Belvue lies an array of attractions waiting to be discovered. Across the water, the Southport Yacht Club, Marina Mirage, Tedder Ave, and Main Beach beckon, offering a myriad of experiences, ranging from dining options to upscale shopping opportunities.&nbsp;

For those seeking active pursuits, Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre provides a haven for sports enthusiasts, with the centre boasting state-of-the-art facilities.

Golf enthusiasts can enjoy a day on the green at The Pines Golf Course, while Quota Park offers outdoor gym facilities, with a nearby playground ensuring the little ones can join in the fun.

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The waterfront walking paths from Runaway Bay to Southport are also within easy reach from Belvue. Along these scenic routes you can take in the panoramic views stretching as far as Surfers Paradise, Southport Spit, Wavebreak Island, and Sovereign Island.

Convenience is another key advantage of living at Belvue. Runaway Bay Shopping Centre is just a short distance away, offering a plethora of retail options to cater to residents' everyday needs, while Paradise Point's shopping and dining scene can be reached within 10 minutes.

Marine Parade restaurants provide another nearby culinary option, as does the Southport CBD and Main Beach, which are a mere 15-minute drive away. Surfers Paradise, with its renowned attractions and vibrant nightlife, is also within easy reach, located just a quick 20-minute drive down the Gold Coast Highway.

A range of three-bedroom floorplans are still available in Belvue, with prices starting from&nbsp;$3.545 million.&nbsp;

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MPG will deliver 31 full-floor apartments, with future residents primed to take full advantage of all Runaway Bay and it's surrounding suburbs has to offer

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Belvue Runaway Bay: Embracing the best of coastal living

Global design practice Plus Architecture were engaged to design the luxury $130 million Runaway Bay apartment tower, Belvue.

Their design inspiration came from the&nbsp;Belvue’s highly coveted waterfront location, set on the last east-facing high-rise opportunity in the Gold Coast suburb.

"Inspired by the essence of coastal refinement, these luxurious contemporary residences offer timeless design, elegant finishes and breathtaking views," Plus Architecture Director Danny Juric said.

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"Embodying an opulent aesthetic, the building’s curved form reflects the ebb and flow of the ocean with the façade becoming an extension of its breathtaking location."

The tower design is fully orientated to take advantage of its waterfront location. Each of the 31 full floor apartments feature an atrium dining space, which Juric says will make residents feel they are dining right on the water's edge with the glowing city skyline as the backdrop.

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"[The atrium will] transform a regular dining party into a cosmopolitan soiree," Juric said.

Each kitchen features a solid island bench carved from Taj Mahal stone, as well as a generously sized butler's pantry and integrated Gaggenau appliances.

There are three bedrooms in each apartment, as well as a multi-purpose room, three bathrooms, and two car spaces.

On offer at Belvue are three villas at the foot of the building, each featuring their own private courtyard.

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Residents of both the villas and the apartments will have access to Belvue's extensive hotel-like amenity.&nbsp;

There will be a gym next to the main pool, as well as a barbecue pavilion, while past the tower is a second pool, overlooking the water.

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There's also a sauna and a steam room, as well as poolside cabanas, and a private terrace leading down to the beach.

Prices for the 273 sqm apartments start from $3,545,000. The development-approved project is targeted to be complete by mid-2025.

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Prices for the 273 sqm apartments start from $3,545,000. The development-approved project is targeted to be complete by mid-2025.



"Inspired by the essence of coastal refinement" How Plus Architecture designed Belvue Runaway Bay

It's full steam ahead for the recently approved Belvue Broadwater, the luxury $130 million tower in Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast.

A builder is expected to be announced in the coming weeks, after the project was given the greenlight earlier this month. Construction kick off is slated for the second or third quarter for this year,&nbsp;Monaco Property Group Director Jonathan Grasso says.

Belvue Broadwater will be the first residential tower to be built in Runaway in over three decades, also offering the last east facing, absolute waterfront high rise opportunity in the suburb.

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The Plus Architecture-designed tower will have 31 full floor apartments across 31 levels, as well as three tri-level fully detached houses within the gated estate which will feature a host of resort-style amenities.

Residents will have access to two swimming pools with waterfront daybeds and cabanas. A swim up bar, barbecue pavilion, gymnasium, sauna and steam room will sit among rich gardens and relaxation areas.

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NPA Projects Director Andrew Erwin says there has been significant interest from interstate relocators and locals looking to downsize from northern Gold Coast suburbs such as Hope Island, Sanctuary Cove and Sovereign Islands.

“This is blue chip real estate; the land has been tightly held for 50 years and locals who already know and love the area, recognise that Belvue represents a once in a generation opportunity,” Erwin said.

“It’s also appealing to interstate buyers seeking a waterfront lifestyle, offering arguably one of the longest and most incredible view lines on the Gold Coast.”

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“Many of the downsizers are coming from large-scale homes and are seeking to elevate their lifestyle with lower maintenance living, without having to compromise on the feeling of space and comfort."

Apartments span over 270 sqm and will have&nbsp;uninterrupted, never to be built out Broadwater and Ocean views. They will have three-bedrooms and a multi-purpose room. Prices start from $3,545,000.&nbsp;

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Belvue Broadwater will be the first residential tower to be built in Runaway in over three decades, also offering the last east facing, absolute waterfront high rise opportunity in the suburb

Belvue Broadwater to launch after council approval

The Gold Coast&#39;s Runaway Bay is set to see its first residential tower to be developed in the idyllic Gold Coast waterfront enclave for almost three decades.

Belvue, French word for beautiful view,&nbsp;is set to be developed in a joint venture between Monaco Property Group and Polites Property Group, who has just lodged a development for the project.

The luxury tower on a 3,116 sqm site at 13-15 Bayview Street, has been designed for the&nbsp;owner-occupier, with just whole floor apartments.

The 31 apartments, which have four bedrooms each (or three and a multi-purpose room), will each take up a level of the 31 storey building, which is reminiscent of a resort-style hotel, without the mass number of rooms.

Plus Architecture, who are handling the design, call Belvue&nbsp;&quot;the sophisticated newcomer to Runaway Bay.&quot;

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&quot;It&#39;s an elevated lifestyle with resort-style amenities,&quot; Plus advise in their design statement.

Upon entry to the waterfront site will be&nbsp;three luxury detached villas, each spanning two levels with three bedrooms and a private&nbsp;outdoor terrace area.

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The tower is set at the rear of the block, past the luxury, resort-style swimming pool and landscaping by FORM landscape architects.

There will be a gym next to the main pool, as well as a barbecue pavilion, while past the tower is a second pool, overlooking the water. There&#39;s also a sauna and a steam room, as well as poolside cabanas, and a private terrace leading down to the beach.

The tower is targeting the owner-occupier, with each apartment having 246 sqm of internal space, with at least 23 sqm of external area. There are two balconies per apartment, one off the kitchen, living and dining area, the other accessed on the other side of the apartment.

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&ldquo;Runaway Bay&rsquo;s development history dates back to the 1970s and it set the benchmark for residential apartment living on the Gold Coast in the 1980s and 1990s,&rdquo; Alex Polites said.

&ldquo;But since then, the Gold Coast has evolved into a sophisticated city envied not just as a holiday destination but for its coastal lifestyle. Now, finally, the time has come for the reinvigoration of Runaway Bay as one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s premier waterfront residential addresses.

&ldquo;All of the 34 luxury residences in Belvue will offer a new design benchmark and the ultimate in sophisticated coastal living.&rdquo;

Jonathan Grasso said Belvue had been meticulously designed to capture the most amazing views the Gold Coast and to create a private resort-style atmosphere on one of the Gold Coast&rsquo;s quietest and most exclusive Broadwater enclaves.

&ldquo;Our team has spent a lot of time designing and curating what we believe will be a highly unique luxurious residential offering for this pristine part of the Coast,&rdquo; Grasso added.

Plus Architecture, who are handling the design, call Belvue "the sophisticated newcomer to Runaway Bay."

"The sophisticated newcomer to Runaway Bay" - Gold Coast suburb set for first apartment development in 30 years

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The recently completed three level Gotham Grill and Rooftop Bar is set for November 14 auction.
Situated in Runaway Bay at 6 Bayview Street, the asset comes with a 554 sqm site area.
There is 302 sqm NLA.
The property is being marketed and sold by Ray White Commercial Gold Coast agents Michael Willems and Jackson Rameau.
Mr Willems said the property was a multi-level modern style purpose-built building with excellent exposure and access.
“The premise is leased for a term of 10-years plus 2x5-year options commencing 16 March 2018 and produces a net income of $212,695* p.a. plus GST,” Mr Willems said.
The ground level also provides car parking for 13 open bay car parks.
The upper two levels are allocated for restaurant use. All levels are available via an elevator.
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