Construction is now underway at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/cumulus-grand-villas-carrara-17-baltimore-court-carrara-qld-4211">Cumulus Grand Villas</a> in Carrara, with all stages fully funded as <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/venturecrowd-property-projects">VentureCrowd</a> progresses its 59-residence gated community on an elevated ridgeline overlooking 100 hectares of natural savanna.

The commencement marks a key milestone for the Gold Coast project, designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a> and being delivered by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/devcon">Devcon Property Group</a>, at a time when buyers are placing greater emphasis on delivery certainty and builder track record.

With Devcon active in South East Queensland since 1993 and having delivered more than 1,000 homes, the team is positioning Cumulus as a fully financed, under-construction offering in a market where risk mitigation has become a central consideration for off-the-plan purchasers.

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Located at 17 Baltimore Court, Cumulus Grand Villas comprises 59 three- and four-bedroom villas across four collections, Skyline, Canopy, Savanna and Broadview. Pricing starts from $1,455,000, with completion of the first stage targeted for Q4 2026.

Across the four collections, each design represents an expansive and thoughtfully considered offering. The Broadview provides additional flexibility within its floorplan, incorporating a multipurpose room or optional additional bedroom, and is priced from $1,895,000.&nbsp;

Configured across two levels, the four-bedroom villas feature two master bedrooms with private ensuites, as well as a multipurpose room (MPR), supporting intergenerational living, guest accommodation, or the creation of a dedicated retreat space.&nbsp;

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The main living areas are positioned on the ground floor, while the bedrooms are located upstairs, a configuration that promotes both family separation and connected living. All villas include a second master suite on the ground floor, reinforcing the project’s focus on flexibility and long-term adaptability.

That adaptability was central to BDA Architecture’s design approach. The team sought to create a sophisticated, low-maintenance product that makes the most of the site’s elevation and outlook while responding to evolving household needs. Expansive glazing, open-plan interiors and private outdoor areas draw in natural light and frame views towards the savanna, hinterland and Broadbeach skyline.

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VentureCrowd Director of Property David Whitting said the project responds to a growing group of buyers reassessing what premium living on the Gold Coast looks like.

Flexible floorplans have proven particularly relevant for purchasers aged between 40 and 65, including next home buyers, downsizers and investors. The inclusion of dual master suites in the Broadview design, along with options for a downstairs MPR or guest bedroom, allows homes to adapt as family dynamics shift, whether accommodating older parents, adult children, or extended stays.

Across the community, villas are specified with European appliances and premium fixtures and fittings, alongside double garages and landscaped private areas. The gated enclave includes number plate recognition entry, reinforcing a focus on security and exclusivity.

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Lifestyle amenity is anchored by the Infinity Terrace, an elevated communal space incorporating a 20m heated pool, alfresco zones and barbecue facilities, designed as a shared retreat within the neighbourhood. A two-acre private nature reserve with walking trails and rehabilitated bushland further integrates the development with its savanna-edge setting, reflecting a broader masterplan initiative to restore native vegetation and habitat corridors.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/carrara-qld-4211">Carrara</a>’s positioning continues to attract attention from prestige buyers seeking proximity to the coast without beachfront pricing. The suburb offers access to major retail centres including Pacific Fair and Robina Town Centre, is around 15 minutes from Broadbeach, and benefits from connectivity via the M1 to Brisbane and the Gold Coast Airport.

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VentureCrowd’s Cumulus Grand Villas in Carrara advances with construction underway

Joint venture partners <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen">Abadeen</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a> are officially launching the third and final residential stage at their landmark $350 million harbourfront precinct, Putney Wharf, with The Residences representing the final opportunity to secure a new home within this rare waterfront destination.

Strong demand has already been established across the earlier stages of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/putney-wharf-residences-20-waterview-street-putney-nsw-2112">Putney Wharf</a>, with more than 50 per cent sold ahead of this final release. The Residences will introduce a selection of the precinct’s most premium apartments, many of which were deliberately reserved for this concluding stage.

Located at 20 Waterview Street, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/putney-nsw-2112">Putney</a> NSW, the completed precinct will comprise 67 residences, including 18 terraces and 49 apartments, alongside five retail tenancies and a 36-berth marina.

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Developed alongside partners Phoenix Property Investors and Mitsubishi Estate Asia, Putney Wharf occupies a prized 300-metre stretch of absolute waterfront and incorporates the historic former Halvorsen’s Boatshed. The precinct connects directly to surrounding parklands via a landscaped foreshore walkway and a large, landscaped podium linking both sides of the development to the adjoining foreshore parklands.

The Residences comprise two newly built, three-storey apartment buildings delivering a boutique collection of 30 generously proportioned waterfront apartments. Designed to capture harbour outlooks, natural light and cooling breezes, The Residences balance architectural refinement with relaxed, low-maintenance living.

Architecturally designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the apartments continue the cohesive design language seen across the broader precinct. A refined palette of light and dark materials, softer-toned stone and neutral, earthy finishes reflect the surrounding landscape and harbour setting. Interiors feature painted timber veneers, tactile joinery, timber flooring to living spaces and 100 per cent natural wool carpets in bedrooms, creating warm and sophisticated homes.

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Justin Brown, Executive Chairman and Founder of Abadeen, said the release of the final residential stage marks an important milestone for the project.

“Putney Wharf brings together everything we’ve learned over more than 25 years of development,” Mr Brown said. “It respects the site’s extraordinary maritime history while delivering contemporary homes that connect people directly to the harbour.

The Residences offer the rare combination of low-maintenance apartment living, waterfront outlooks with beautiful sunset views, and the convenience of retail and amenity at your doorstep. For boating enthusiasts, the opportunity to secure a private marina berth completes a truly unique Sydney harbourfront lifestyle.”

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PERIFA Managing Director and Co-Founder Fabrizio Perilli added that the diversity of housing across the precinct has been central to the project’s success.

“Whether it’s the heritage Halvorsen’s apartments, the Waterview Terraces or now The Residences, Putney Wharf offers a range of homes that respond to different lifestyles, all united by an unrivalled harbourfront setting,” Perilli said. “This is a precinct that will add lasting value to the Putney community.”

Managing project marketing and sales, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Partner Tim Rees said the final release has already attracted strong demand reflecting the project’s unique harbourfront position and the success of earlier stages.

“Following the strong response to both the Halvorsen’s Boatshed residences and the Waterview Terraces, The Residences represent the final chance to secure a new home within this tightly held waterfront precinct,” Rees said. “Buyers are drawn to the rare combination of absolute harbour frontage, parkside living and genuine architectural quality.”

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Putney Wharf is a one-of-a-kind mixed-use destination, delivering an exclusive residential offering alongside waterfront dining, retail and a 36-berth marina designed to the latest Australian Standards, accommodating vessels up to 18 metres and helping address Sydney Harbour’s ongoing marina shortage.

The precinct will include five retail tenancies and a prominent waterfront jetty area fronting the retail village, creating an activated harbourfront destination for residents and visitors alike.

Residents will enjoy direct access to lush harbourfront parklands, a public foreshore walkway and landscaped podium gardens connecting the development to the surrounding waterfront reserve. Construction across the Putney Wharf precinct is expected to be completed by Q2 2027.

Sales of The Residences officially launch this weekend, with the display suite open Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12pm at Putney Wharf. Visitors are invited to enjoy a complimentary coffee while touring The Residences and experiencing the Putney Wharf lifestyle firsthand.

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Final Harbourfront release in Putney Wharf launches this weekend

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/draycon">Draycon Building</a> is nearing completion of Boutique Chevron Island, a 42-apartment development on the northern end of Chevron Island at 17–19 Parneno Street, with a limited-time offer of fully furnished apartments available.

Now more than 90 per cent complete, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/boutique-chevron-island-17-19-parneno-chevron-island-qld-4217">Boutique</a> has been shaped by one of the Gold Coast’s most tightly held island addresses, where riverfront outlooks and walkable access to Surfers Paradise converge.

For Draycon Building Managing Director Howard Dabit, the appeal of the site was immediate.

“I knew it was a good site as soon as I saw it,” Dabit said.

“The position and location on the north end of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/chevron-island-qld-4217">Chevron Island</a>, the way the river swirls around the site basically from the north to the east, it feels like the site is surrounded by the water. The height that we’ve got and the aspect looking north is beautiful. Eighty per cent of the apartments are looking north so they get that drenching sunlight coming in.”

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That northern orientation places the development within a stretch of Chevron Island defined by open river aspects and skyline views, while remaining embedded in the suburb’s established village setting.

Chevron Island has increasingly drawn owner-occupiers seeking centrality without the intensity of high-rise beachfront living. Positioned at the geographical centre of the Gold Coast, the island offers direct access to both the beach and key cultural infrastructure while retaining a neighbourhood-scale character.

Connected by bridge to Surfers Paradise, Chevron Island offers walkable access to beaches, riverfront parklands and a revitalised foreshore boulevard animated by walkers and cyclists throughout the day. The Pacific Ocean is only minutes away, reinforcing the suburb’s dual river-and-surf identity.

At the same time, Thomas Drive forms the spine of the island’s village life, delivering cafés, wine bars, casual dining and everyday services within easy reach. Independent grocers, wellness operators and neighbourhood retailers contribute to a community atmosphere that remains distinct from the vertical scale of the beachfront.

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In the opposite direction, the Green Bridge links directly to HOTA – Home of the Arts – placing galleries, performance venues and parklands within walking distance. Weekly markets and major exhibitions draw visitors from across the region, while residents return to a quieter residential pocket at day’s end.

Public transport, including nearby bus routes and the G:link light rail corridor along the coastal spine, strengthens connectivity north and south. Griffith University, the Gold Coast University Hospital precinct and established private schools such as The Southport School are all within a short drive.

Ongoing investment across Surfers Paradise, HOTA and the broader Southport corridor has elevated amenity while preserving Chevron Island’s comparatively low-rise residential character. It is this balance, walkable village atmosphere paired with metropolitan-scale infrastructure, that continues to differentiate the suburb from higher-density beachfront precincts.

Boutique comprises just 42 residences, designed to maximise river and skyline outlooks within this tightly held island setting.

Boutique Chevron Island is slated for completion in April 2026, with prices starting from $1,220,000.

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Draycon Building’s Boutique Chevron Island places 42 residences at the heart of the Gold Coast

Sydney developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has secured planning approval for a $300 million residential development in Lindfield, marking the company’s second project on Sydney’s North Shore and its first on the Upper North Shore.

Located on Beaconsfield Parade and designed by DKO Architecture, the state significant development comprises three buildings of up to 10 storeys and will include 399 residences, including 59 affordable homes and 40 adaptable homes.

Residences will range in size from one, two and three bedrooms, with two-bedroom apartments accounting for over 60 per cent of the product make-up. Residents will have access to a broad suite of amenities, including a wellness area, indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, a pool, a gym, a community room and a golf simulator.

In line with Deicorp’s long-standing focus on creating transit-oriented communities, the project is located just 260 metres from the Lindfield Train Station, reinforcing its role in delivering well-connected housing close to established infrastructure, retail and local services.

The inclusion of affordable and adaptable housing supports greater diversity within the local market, while the mix of apartment types responds to demand from downsizers, young professionals and families seeking access to the Upper North Shore.

Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri OAM said the approval represents an important milestone for both the company and the suburb

“This approval allows us to deliver well-designed homes in a location that is already supported by strong transport and community infrastructure," Deiri said.

"Our focus is on creating places that integrate into their surroundings and provide long-term value for residents, and the broader Lindfield community. Being within walking distance of the station ensures this project supports sustainable growth in the right locations."

Across its portfolio, Deicorp currently has 4,703 apartments under construction, playing a leading role in shaping connected, liveable communities across Sydney.

Its expanding portfolio of Metro-linked developments includes Tallawong Village, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-five-dock-53-75-queens-road-five-dock-nsw-2046">Kings Bay Village</a> in Five Dock, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hyde-metropolitan-sydney-133-141-liverpool-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Hyde Metropolitan</a> in Sydney CBD, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/falcon-alexander-crows-nest-8-alexander-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Falcon &amp; Alexander</a> in Crows Nest and Showground Village, Castle Hill.

Deicorp purchased the Beaconsfield Paradise site last year. Construction is scheduled to commence in Q2 of 2026 and will be completed in 2029.

Deicorp expands portfolio to nearly 5,000 apartments with Lindfield project

In a joint venture with The Trump Organization, Australia developer Altus Property Group has announced plans to bring a Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower to the Gold Coast, marking the first Trump-branded project in Australia.

"Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast is our first official project in Australia and reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering world-class luxury experiences in iconic locations around the world," Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, said.

"This development exemplifies the Trump brand’s dedication to quality, sophistication, and unmatched service, and we are thrilled to bring this vision to the vibrant Gold Coast community."

The 91-storey building, which will become the tallest in Australia at 335 metres, will feature a&nbsp;285-room luxury hotel bearing the trademark Trump logo. It will also include 272 luxury residential apartments, a three-level podium with an exclusive Beach Club, and over 3,400 sqm of premium commercial, retail, and dining space, revitalizing the central Surfers Paradise precinct.

“Trump International Hotel &amp; Tower, Gold Coast will be a truly unique offering in the Australian market, bringing the prestige and allure of a world-class luxury brand,"&nbsp;Altus founder and chief executive David Young said.

"Altus Property Group is proud of its track record in delivering landmark developments across Australia, and our expertise ensures this project will be an outstanding success."

Trump Hotel heads for the Gold Coast to become Australia's tallest building

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A warehouse and showroom property on the Nepean Highway, at Bentleigh in Melbourne’s south-east, has hit the market. 
It comprises a single level, solid brick, 435 square metre facility, with roller door access. 
Zoned Commercial 2, the site has a frontage of just under 11 metres, and a 46 space car park including eight spaces designated for the tenancy.
The property will be sold subject to a short term lease to Carpet Call currently returning $124,140 per annum net. 
Teska Carson’s Luke Bisset and Michael Ludski listed the asset.
"The Nepean Highway is one of Melbourne’s major arterial routes and has in recent years seen a significant rise in residential and commercial development and that is, in no uncertain terms, due to the accessibility it provides as a key transport link to the affluent bayside suburbs,’’ Mr Bisset said. 
Mr Ludski said the open plan layout provided operational flexibility to cater to a number of different uses.
The property will be auctioned March 5.  
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Carpet Call Bentleigh showroom comes onto market

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Kitchen, bathroom and laundry retailer e&amp;s has launched a designer showroom in Preston, adding to its existing nine showrooms across Victoria.
The new store aims to deliver an interactive experience and was designed by the interior and architecture firm Mim Design.
It will feature an array of products from more than 50 mid-range to luxury brands, including Sub Zero and Wolf, Neff, Bosch, Miele,Fisher &amp; Paykel, Asko, VZUG, Astra Walker, Duravit, Kohler, Gessi, Brodware, Victoria &amp; Albert, Villeroy &amp; Boch and SMEG.
Rob and Mike Sinclair, e&amp;s second generation owners, opened the store in December.
The 3039 square metre retail space has employed a team of 20.
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“Launching an e&amp;s in one of Melbourne’s fastest growing suburbs just made sense,” Rob says.
He added it was fitted with an expansive demonstrative kitchen catering for workshops and events, along with a cafe for "pondering purchasers".
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Two properties in Molendinar on the Gold Coast, known in the automotive industry as ‘The Lion Park’, are for lease as Surfers City Holden is set to relocate to a new showroom.
The properties are positioned on one of the northern Gold Coast’s busiest intersections, on the corner of Southport Nerang Road and Olsen Avenue, across from Ashmore City Shopping Centre.
Both auto-dealership properties come with bespoke showrooms, workshop areas, ample storage facilities, offices and staff amenities including break and training rooms.
The 333 Southport Nerang Road offering is the smaller option of the two offering a gross lettable area of 2,034 square metres with ample onsite parking and car display yard.
The 566 Olsen Avenue property is positioned on the corner with 3,008 square metres of gross lettable area across the showroom, offices and workshop.
Incoming tenants have the option to acquire both properties or split the two for a smaller offering.
Knight Frank’s Tanaka Jabangwe said the properties have been auto-dealership sites for over 30 years.
Offers close October 4.
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Former Holden dealership sites on the Gold Coast up for lease

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A former car showroom converted to an office has sold under the hammer at a record land rate for a Commercial 2-zoned property in Melbourne's inner-northern suburb of Abbotsford.
Fitzroys’ Chris Kombi and Stuart Kennett sold the <a href="https://www.realcommercial.com.au/property-retail-vic-abbotsford-502692982" target="_blank">398 Johnston Street</a> property for $3.115 million. Eight parties were bidding and pushed the price to $700,000 above the reserve.
The price reflected a sharp yield of 3.1% and a record land rate of $7,710 per square metre.
The dual-fronted site of 404 square metres includes a refurbished building of 320 square metres, leased to building maintenance cloud solutions group Uptick on a 4 x 4 year deal returning $98,880 per annum plus outgoings and GST.
Kennett said the depth of the enquiry, which saw more than 120 enquiries received, and the outstanding result reflected a very hot market in this pocket of the inner city.
“The population of Melbourne’s inner-north is still booming as medium and high-density inner-city living are embraced in growing numbers, underpinning the viability of businesses in the area as opportunities to acquire sites of this potential become increasingly rare,” he said.
“The property was very well received by the wider market of investors, developers and owner occupiers with the versatility of the property and prospect of future capital growth driving the strong demand.”
Kennett and Kombi sold the property on behalf of a private investor.
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Former Abbotsford car showroom fetches record price

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A showroom/office building on Church Street, Hawthorn has been slated for auction with $2.7 million plus expectations.
Located at 33 Church Street, the 520 square metre site, zoned Commercial 1, has nearly 17 metres of street frontage.
The property comprises a 427 square metre, double-fronted, brick showroom/office building with on-site parking for approximately seven cars.
According to marketing agents, Teska Carson’s Matthew Feld and Michael Taylor, the property will be sold subject to a short term lease to a tenant trading as The Kitchen Place at $72,000 per annum + GST and outgoings.
Feld said the property has development upside and a short term lease in one of Melbourne inner-east’s most popular retail and residential precincts.
“The property has great potential for any number of uses and will appeal to a broad range of buyers looking for assets in Melbourne’s best locations,’’ he said.
Taylor said the locality continued to see an upsurge in popularity due to high profile residential and commercial developments that have been completed in recent years as well numerous projects that are currently under construction or in the planning stages.
“The area has seen extensive residential and commercial development in recent times and that will continue, driven by Melbourne’s strong population growth, and property owners in the area will be the beneficiaries,’’ Taylor said.
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Church Street, Hawthorn showroom listed for $2.7 million plus

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Savills Australia is marketing two showrooms occupied by national retailer, The Good Guys at Fountain Gate Super Centre in Melbourne’s outer east. 
The property is expected to fetch more than $7.25 million when offers close June 17.
The property at 48-50 Victor Crescent, Narre Warren, comprises showrooms 12 &amp; 13, totaling 2350 square metres.
Savills Australia industrial director Chris Jones says the property offers a secure income stream with a long established tenant of 15 years .
It comes with a ten year lease to Sheedy-Muirs Pty Ltd (The Good Guys) at a current net income of $561,605 per annum
"The property is part of a well-established showroom precinct including Snooze, Amart Sports Barbecues Galore, Ray’s Outdoors and Spotlight, which is located directly adjacent to a Bunnings Warehouse and the Fountain Gate Shopping Centre, the Monash Freeway, and Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road.
"The key driver for the co-location of such a plethora of national brand retailers has been the surrounding residential catchment in the City of Casey, one of Victoria’s fastest growing municipalities,’’ Mr Jones said.
Chris Jones said showroom properties had been popular with investors this year including the recent sales of a showroom in Epping which sold for circa $6 million on a 6.5% yield and a showroom at 1085-1087 Western Highway, Ravenhall which sold for $5.25 million on a 6.9% yield. 
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