A full-scale Sky Homes prototype apartment for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/zeste-at-the-orchards-norwest-104-fairway-drive-norwest-nsw-2153">Zeste</a> has been opened by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, offering buyers a look at the final residential release within The Orchards masterplan in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/norwest-nsw-2153">Norwest</a>.

The prototype launch coincides with buyer demand for larger apartment living continuing across Sydney’s Hills District.

David Lee, Sales Manager, Apartment &amp; Mixed-Use Developments at Sekisui House Australia said it was evident from the preceding four stages at The Orchards that a large number of buyers were local owner occupiers or downsizers specifically looking for oversized apartments with additional living spaces.

“The majority of buyers prefer to touch, feel and physically sight a full-scale completed apartment, rather than imagining the living spaces from floor plans," Lee says.

"The prototype apartment provides greater clarity and buyer confidence. We expect this will increase sales momentum for Zeste and the Sky Homes in particular.”

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Positioned within Stage 5’s Zeste project, the Sky Homes form part of the final opportunity to purchase within the award-winning master-planned community, which will ultimately deliver approximately 1,300 apartments.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, Zeste comprises two residential buildings, Essence and Eden, providing 209 apartments surrounded by extensive landscaping, resort-style amenities and community spaces.

Ben Pomroy, Principal at Rothelowman said Zeste explores a reinvention of the traditional house, in the orchard, synthesising the nostalgic story of the orchard homestead of yesteryear with a contemporary aesthetic inspired by the landscape.

“Natural light and ventilation are key to the design, contributing to a higher quality of life at the human scale. Across all Rothelowman projects, our ethos of ‘a generous eye for life’ drives our consideration of the human experience as the central point of focus of our design process.”

Pomroy says a&nbsp;notable design element is the cathedral glass light boxes incorporated in the joinery, inspired by the idea of wandering the orchard homestead with a lantern in hand, something familiar and nostalgic.

"We took this narrative and gave it a contemporary twist that is both beautiful and functional, creating unique features that unify the kitchen and bathrooms design.”

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In addition to the two residential buildings, Zeste comprises a single-story community amenity pavilion nestled in the landscape between Essence and Eden.

“The communal pavilion is a distinctive feature designed to foster a deep sense of community, with nature at its heart," Pomroy added.

"Whether it is watching the football grand final or hosting a family BBQ, the pavilion is designed as a place where residents can create memorable moments with friends, family and neighbours.

Since launching Essence, the first building within Zeste, buyer demand has remained strong with more than 30 per cent of residences already sold. Sky Homes have accounted for nearly 40 per cent of all sales achieved since launch.

“Purchasers are responding positively to the oversized layouts, diverse apartment configurations and the vast range of community facilities that will be available at completion,”David Lee noted.

Zeste Sky Homes represent approximately 35 per cent of the entire Stage 5 offering and are available across both Essence and the yet-to-launch Eden building. Prices for the Sky Homes range from $1,135,000 with one car space through to $1,500,000 for two car spaces.

Apartments across the broader Zeste release start from approximately $715,000, with generous floorplans ranging from 59 to 144sqm. Select residences also feature integrated ‘Max’ spaces, designed to function as flexible areas for home offices, children’s playrooms or additional storage.

Zeste also continues Sekisui House Australia’s sustainability partnership with Altogether Group, delivering integrated water, power and data services alongside passive design initiatives including cross-ventilation, landscaping and water features.

Early purchasers are currently able to access a selection of premium upgrade options, with VIP buyers receiving one complimentary upgrade package. A 2.5 per cent deposit is available for a short time.

Sekisui recently commenced its pre-construction phase. They are expecting an early 2028 completion of Zeste.

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Joel Robinson

Zeste Sky Homes prototype opens as buyer demand surges for oversized apartment living

Having recently announced its entry into the booming Gold Coast new apartment market with <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/aere-chevron-island-18-20-mawarra-street-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Aere Chevron Island</a>, developer Martello™ is offering generous stamp duty savings for buyers before June 30.

Martello™ says the incentive creates a more accessible entry into premium apartment living.

"While incentives in property are nothing new, today’s stamp duty contributions arrive at a particularly important moment," the developer says.

"Buyers are not only seeking quality homes and strong locations; they are also looking for smarter financial entry points. Reducing or offsetting stamp duty can represent tens of thousands of dollars in savings - funds that can instead be directed toward furnishing a home, reducing mortgage pressure, or simply providing peace of mind during the transition into ownership."

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Aere is one of the more boutique new developments on Chevron Island, with just 33 apartments across 18 storeys on Mawarra Street

The developer has placed a strong emphasis on wellness, briefing architecture firm Raunik Design to embed this philosophy into the project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/martello">Martello™</a>&nbsp;has positioned Aere as a continuation of its human-centric development approach, with a focus extending beyond amenity to the fundamentals of layout, natural light, and spatial planning.

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To bring a heightened level of confidence to the project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/martello">Martello™</a>&nbsp;has already appointed Promax Construction to build the tower. They are expected to start construction in the coming months.

Martello™ says that in any market cycle, confidence matters.

"Buyers who may have been waiting on the sidelines are now reassessing their timing as developers and vendors introduce meaningful incentives designed to support decision-making. For owner-occupiers, it creates an opportunity to secure a premium residence with reduced upfront costs. For investors, it can improve the overall acquisition equation at a time when rental demand remains exceptionally strong across many key markets."

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Aere offers a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, the latter of which occupy half a flor. These layouts prioritise separation between living and sleeping zones, along with increased privacy and storage, features more commonly associated with detached housing than traditional apartment product.

Aere’s private resident amenity spaces centre on wellness. A rooftop level will incorporate a heated swimming pool, sauna and spa, alongside a residents’ lounge, dining areas and barbecue spaces, while additional shared facilities throughout the building include a gym and yoga area.

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"What we are seeing now is a market that rewards readiness," Martello added.

"Buyers who are informed, financially prepared, and willing to act decisively are finding opportunities that may not exist once conditions shift again. Incentives such as stamp duty contributions are typically limited in duration and allocation, particularly within tightly held developments where demand remains high.

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Offer available on selected residences at Aere Chevron Island only. Stamp duty contribution provided by the developer at settlement and cannot be exchanged for cash or combined with any other offer unless approved by the developer. Offer valid for contracts signed on or before 30 June 2026. The developer reserves the right to amend or withdraw the offer at any time without notice. Terms and conditions apply.

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Martello™ offers limited time stamp duty concessions at Aere Chevron Island

New development specialists Lachlan Cottee and Ben Dalgleish have unveiled their new development firm, Dalcott, following several successful projects delivered under the Pyco banner across the region.

Pyco is currently delivering Atelier in nearby West End, Nouveau in Albion, and Onde at Kirra, its debut Gold Coast apartment development in the booming Kirra Beach precinct.

Its first plans under the new Dalcott banner are in South Brisbane, which has been Brisbane’s most enquired-on suburb so far in 2026, while neighbouring West End has also continued to record strong demand.

The developer already has approval for an 11-storey building with 65 apartments on Browning Street, however has recently acquired the adjoining 910 sqm site at the rear, creating a combined 2,746 sqm footprint that will now allow for two 11-storey buildings with 92 large-scale apartments, a configuration Cottee and Dalgleish have focused on across their local portfolio.

The project, known as <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/marrone-south-brisbane-39-browning-street-south-brisbane-qld-4101">Marrone</a>, will comprise 84 three-bedroom apartments, 16 of which will include an additional multipurpose room, and just eight two-bedroom residences.

DAH Architecture has led the design of Marrone, which will include more than 330 sqm of communal open space and rooftop recreation areas.

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Cottee told Apartments.com.au the project reflects a gap in Brisbane’s apartment market.

"It is an area we know well with Atelier, another development which focuses on large apartments, less than 300 metres away," Cottee says.

"There's limited supply of large-scale apartments of this size in a single building in Brisbane. The majority of apartments in this category are in considerably smaller buildings, on the water, and are only really accessible to the deepest of pockets.

"Marrone will offer the same size and scale, but with greater amenity and at a much more realistic price point for the market."

The architectural approach reflects the continued evolution of South Brisbane’s higher-density residential character. Renders show a heavily landscaped façade composition with curved balconies, textured brickwork, deep recesses, and integrated planting aimed at softening the scale of the twin towers.

The revised proposal builds on the design narrative established in the original scheme. In the earlier submission, Gatehouse Architects described the project as a continuation of Browning Street’s long-term urban transformation.

“The proposal echoes the spirit of early developments like Watson Terrace (built in 1888), by contributing to the growth and diversification of the local population,” the original design statement noted.

“Just as Watson Terrace played a role in the area’s early gentrification, this development continues that trajectory, delivering contemporary housing that addresses the evolving needs of South Brisbane’s expanding community.”

The updated proposal, designed by DAH Architecture, spans a 2,746 sqm corner site with frontages to Browning and O’Connell Streets. The development will comprise two 11-storey residential buildings delivering 92 apartments, replacing the previously proposed 65-unit scheme.

The apartment mix has shifted further toward larger owner-occupier residences, continuing Dalcott’s established strategy across South East Queensland. The plans include 68 three-bedroom apartments, 16 three-bedroom apartments with multipurpose rooms, and eight two-bedroom residences. Two basement levels will provide 142 car spaces, alongside bicycle parking for 115 bikes.

The larger Marrone proposal arrives amid sustained redevelopment momentum across South Brisbane and the wider Kurilpa precinct, where developers are increasingly targeting owner-occupiers seeking larger apartments close to the CBD, cultural precincts, and riverfront amenity.

The site sits within walking distance of South Bank, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane State High School, and several major transport connections, while nearby Fish Lane and West End continue to drive demand for higher-end inner-city apartments.

Cottee is expecting Marrone to launch around August with Realm Projects.

Exclusive: Dalcott doubles down on South Brisbane with twin-tower Marrone plans

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/doma-group">DOMA Group</a> has unveiled plans for Newcastle Quay, a major waterfront precinct set to reshape Newcastle’s harbourfront and further cement the city’s evolution into one of Australia’s fastest-growing urban destinations.

Positioned on a prominent site within the Honeysuckle Precinct, Newcastle Quay will span both sides of Honeysuckle Drive, connecting directly to the Foreshore Promenade and sitting within walking distance of Newcastle Interchange.

The mixed-use precinct is planned to include around 1,000 apartments, more than 28,000 sqm of commercial office space, 6,000 sqm of retail, and a 180-room hotel anchored by a 500-seat conference and exhibition centre, a move expected to significantly lift Newcastle’s ability to attract major business and tourism events.
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The proposal builds on DOMA’s growing Newcastle pipeline, where the developer has already delivered 866 apartments and more than 19,000 sqm of commercial and retail space since entering the market in 2013. A further $2 billion pipeline is also in the works across the city.

The masterplan and executive architecture are led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, with building concepts developed alongside Stewart Architecture, Architecture AND and Curious Practice, and landscape design by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/turf-design">Turf Design Studio</a>. More than 11,000 sqm of open space is planned, including a new waterfront park known as Honeysuckle Green, upgrades to Tree of Knowledge Park, and new pedestrian and cycling links throughout the precinct.

At the centre of the development will be the heritage-listed Wickham School of Arts, which DOMA plans to reposition as the civic and cultural heart of the precinct through restaurants, bars, events and public gathering spaces.

The broader vision is to create a genuine day-to-night precinct, blending residential, hospitality, retail, commercial and cultural uses in a way Newcastle has yet to experience at this scale.

DOMA Group Managing Director Jure Domazet said the aim was to create a precinct that becomes synonymous with Newcastle itself.

“Our vision is to create a precinct that not only delivers high-quality commercial, residential, and cultural spaces, but also defines Newcastle’s waterfront for generations to come,” Domazet said.

DOMA’s Chris Farrington said the project would fundamentally change how Newcastle is perceived nationally.

“Newcastle Quay is more than a waterfront precinct, it is a national announcement for this city,” Farrington said.

“A world-class Conference and Exhibition Centre will open Newcastle and the Hunter Region to a national and international audience for the first time, delivering something this city has long deserved.”

The project is expected to generate more than 4,000 full-time equivalent jobs and act as a major economic driver for the Hunter region through tourism, business events, hospitality and commercial investment.

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Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the final parcel of harbourfront land will be a "true mixed-use precinct destination that includes housing, hospitality and entertainment, commercial spaces, retail, economic and social outcomes."

DOMA Group unveils 1,000-apartment Newcastle Quay precinct

ASX-listed developer Stockland is continuing to ramp up its return to the apartment market.

In late 2024, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/stockland">Stockland</a> announced it would resume apartment development after a 13-year absence, launching with Stanton Place in Rosebery, a 144-apartment project now under construction.

Last week, the developer unveiled plans alongside the NSW Government for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-nsw-gov-unveils-plans-for-3-300-home-waterloo-south-renewal">3,300-home precinct in Waterloo</a>.

Now, Stockland has shifted its focus in St Leonards, lodging a State Significant Development Application (SSDA) to replace an approved 42-storey office tower with a 52-storey residential development comprising more than 500 apartments.

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An existing 14-storey commercial office building would make way for a 264.5-metre tower designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a>. The project would deliver 538 apartments, including 30 affordable housing units, alongside retail and commercial uses at the podium and ground plane.

It will rise from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">601 Pacific Highway</a>, a prominent 2,844 sqm triangular site adjoining Mitchell Plaza and fronting Pacific Highway.

The development is being pursued under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway after Stockland’s proposal was declared State Significant Development earlier this year.

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The apartment mix includes 217 one-bedroom apartments, 191 two-bedroom apartments, 122 three-bedroom apartments, and eight four-bedroom residences. Six basement levels would accommodate 300 car spaces, bicycle parking, loading areas, and building services.

Bates Smart said the project has been shaped around a series of urban design principles intended to improve the pedestrian experience and respond to the evolving character of St Leonards.

“With a boundary length of almost 75m along Pacific Highway and 70m along Atchison Street to the north, complying simply with the LEP envelope and required setbacks would result in a very wide tower form on the skyline,” the architects noted in the Design Report.

“We propose breaking the tower form into two defined volumes rather than a singular form.”

The podium has similarly been articulated into separate forms to reduce perceived bulk and create a finer-grain response to Mitchell Plaza and Atchison Street. Retail tenancies would activate the lower levels, while commercial space is proposed across the podium floors.

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The design also places a significant emphasis on communal amenity and environmental performance. Residents would have access to landscaped terraces, wellness areas, flexible workspaces, and rooftop communal facilities, while the all-electric building is targeting an average 7-star NatHERS rating. Bates Smart said the project incorporates passive design measures including natural ventilation, integrated shading, and lightweight façade systems.

Planning documents note the site is around 350 metres from St Leonards Station and 400 metres from the metro entrance, placing it within one of Sydney’s most connected emerging residential precincts.

The project arrives amid a wave of large-scale redevelopment proposals reshaping the St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline. Several nearby sites have recently been approved, lodged, or declared under the Housing Delivery Authority pathway as the precinct absorbs significant residential density uplift tied to transit-oriented development policies.

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Bates Smart’s report describes St Leonards as transitioning away from its historical commercial identity toward a more mixed-use urban environment.

“In recent years, the character of St Leonards has started to evolve, driven by new development trends along the Pacific Highway corridor,” the report said.

“These projects have increasingly focused on residential accommodation, marking a shift from its purely commercial roots.”

Sekisui House Australia is currently selling Waterstone down near Newlands Park, in a pocket being branded "St Leonards South." Hyecorp recently completed Audrey in the same pocket.

First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower

Southport

Azzura Investments are taking the master plan for its $3 billion Imperial Square mega development at Southport to the next stage, lodging a development application for a 40-level mixed-use tower that will include an exclusive vertical village for retirees.

Plans for the $500 million Monarch Place come on the heels of the first stage, the 18-level Regal Residences, which is currently under construction on the&nbsp;1.4 hectare Imperial Square site on the corner of Ferry Road and Meron Street.

Monarch Place will deliver a total of 223 premium apartments, with 140 of these residences designated for an exclusive vertical retirement village for occupants over 65.

The new tower, designed by Kris Kowalski Architects, features retail and commercial tenancies on the ground level and first floor and a range of strata-titled specialist medical suites on level two.

Azzura CEO Robert Badalotti said the success of Regal Residences allowed the group to bring the next stage of Imperial Square to the market, amid strong inquiries for apartments across the masterplanned site.&nbsp;

“We are thrilled to be introducing a new style of residences for the over-65 market at Monarch Place that will take downsizing to a completely new level in the heart of Southport," Badalotti said.

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Apartments in Monarch Place will offer an extensive array of layouts, from two-bedroom apartments to two-bedrooms plus study, three- and four-bedroom luxury apartments.

While 140 apartments in these configurations will be dedicated to the vertical retirement village, Monarch Place will also offer 83 freehold apartments that will offer some of the most spacious living areas available in the Southport market.

The freehold residences will have separate lift access and resident amenities.

Monarch Place will release an exclusive selection of three-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments, plus eight four-bedroom skyhomes, each with a plunge pool and spa.

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Topping off the development will be two penthouses featuring their own rooftop infinity pools.

The vertical retirees’ village will deliver an array of amenities for residents on level five, including a ballroom, dining, gymnasium, sauna, heated indoor pool and spa, a hairdressing salon and beauty parlour, cinema, golf simulator, art and craft studio, library, and resident workshop.

Residents will also have access to a dedicated music room, games and entertainment rooms, consulting rooms, boardroom, plus a commercial-grade kitchen and dining area with a bar and coffee lounge.

There will also be a community garden on level six.

“We’ve combined the best of Regal Residences with the very latest designs in Monarch Place, and we have created a large array of activities and high quality amenities for occupants enjoy their retirement years,” Badalotti added.

“Our second tower will give residents the ideal blend of space and serenity, with our design team especially focused on those smaller details that will allow residents to live their way at Monarch Place.” 
 
All residents of Monarch Place will have access to the level six podium which will house a hotel-tavern and restaurants, and barbecue facilities alongside an outdoor ‘kabana lagoon’ pool.

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“Amid all this luxury we are creating a unique lifestyle that blends an array of lifestyle amenities, medical, shopping, restaurants and bars to create the carefree lifestyle that downsizers are looking for."

Located within Southport’s designated Priority Development Area, Imperial Square comprises four stages that in future will include the 68-level Imperial Tower and The Majesty, which will rise 108 levels and become Australia’s tallest residential tower.

Imperial Square will eventually deliver around 1,600 dwellings and up to 40,000 sqm of commercial and retail space designed to activate the site into a vibrant community offering a range of services and amenities at the doorstep for residents of the Imperial Square community.

Azzura Plans to officially launch Monarch Place to the market in late May this year with construction expected to start in late 2023. The second stage of the development is scheduled to welcome its first residents in 2025.

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Azzura lodge $500 million stage two plans for $3 billion Imperial Square, Southport masterplan

Southport is set for a new apartment development which have been mooted as more affordable than other apartments on the market.

The eight-storey building at 18 Bauer Street will comprise 54 apartments, a mix of 16 three-bedroom and 38 two-bedroom units which BDA said will offer quality apartment design in a central location and at an affordable price point.

The apartments will be set atop a communal podium and expansive entry lobby, with a small-leaved Fig and landscaping penned for the space.&nbsp;

Softly curved balconies and vertical blade walls combine with a textured and timeless material palette, featuring light-textured face brick and a mix of coloured and rendered concrete.&nbsp;

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The bladed walls sweep toward the base transitioning into curved podium planters, complemented by further planting across the site’s boundaries, in addition to cascading and screening landscaping.&nbsp;

"As designed, the project will provide a memorable sculptural apartment building,"&nbsp;BDA noted in their design statement submitted as part of the development application.

“In its overall shape, massing and composition, the external form of the project has been developed through a considered analysis of the physical form, existing character, climatic conditions and envisaged potential for the site."

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The architecture firm said the design intent is to contribute positively to the image, identity and overall quality of the context through achieving a high quality urban environment with appropriately expressive built form and activated and interesting street frontages.

Externally, the tower will be made up of predominantly glass and rendered painted concrete, with the base also including a mix of brick, stone cladding and aluminium battens.&nbsp;

Future residents will also benefit from the site's close proximity to the Ferry Road Markets, along with Southport Shopping Centre, the CBD and an array of public and private schools.

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"Through thoughtful considered analysis of the context and its location within Southport, the design builds on the existing contextual qualities and re-defines the existing Neighbourhood Centre with an appropriate urban response," BDA added.

"The design approach will result in the addition of a high quality, engaging apartment building providing considerable amenity for residents, visitors and neighbours alike."

The plans were filed by a&nbsp;company associated with local builder and Kriptal director, Ralf Hecke. 
 
Hecke's Kriptal most recently developed the Brightwater Apartments in Labrador.

The apartments will be set atop a communal podium and expansive entry lobby, with a small-leaved Fig and landscaping penned for the space

"Affordable" new apartments set for Southport

The Victoria-based developer Property Solutions Australia has lodged plans for their second apartment project in the Gold Coast's Southport area.

PSA, led by developer Fabio Rossi, is seeking to create an eight-level building with 36 apartments at 77 Pohlman Street, near the Nerang and Queen Street intersection and bordering Southport's Priority Development Area.

Each apartment will have between 85 sqm and 105 sqm internally, with further balconies and roof terraces.

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A mid-1970's home will make way for the&nbsp;BDA Architecture-designed building, which will feature a&nbsp;ground level gym with yoga space and an indoor outdoor area meeting a barbecue space. There will be ocean and Broadwater views on offer from the upper levels.

BDA designed PSA's previous Southport development, The Mill 137, which was just 27 apartments.

On the new project, BDA noted in their design submission to council that the&nbsp;project offered the opportunity to design an innovative architectural building and provide a higher residential density development bordering Southport’s ‘Priority Development Area’.

It's around the corner from the Queen Street light rail line and is within walking distance to the Nerang Street Light Rail Station, Queen&nbsp;Street Village and to the Southport Health Precinct.

"This project looks to offer quality residential apartment living in a central location and at an affordable price point," BDA noted, adding that the apartments are functional and liveable and can cater for families, focusing on maximising natural ventilation and light.

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All apartments are provided with functional balconies that can be used as an outdoor living room.

The podium is a landscaped and gently curved base, while the building form is a contrast of expressed horizontal slab edges and strong blade walls.

"Both the tower and its podium base have been considered as 3-dimensional forms in the urban context of the city," BDA state.

"The simple podium base with its horizontal lines and openness allows for cascading landscaping to spill over the podium edge.

"The ‘rectangular’ plan form of the tower is aligned with the site boundaries, reflecting the site’s shape and respecting the existing spatial geometry of the urban context."

PSA Group was established in 2009 by Rossi, who has over two decades of experience in property development. PSA has developed a number of projects across Victoria and Queensland, including Wembley Gardens in Melbourne's Donvale and Eleven93 in Highett.

They have a number of projects in the pipeline across both Queensland and Victoria.

BDA designed PSA's previous Southport development, The Mill 137, which was just 27 apartments.

PSA lodge plans for Southport apartment development

A major landholding within the master-planned Queen Street Village precinct at Southport has been placed on the market, presenting one of the biggest development opportunities in the Gold Coast’s central CBD in a number of years.

The landholding, comprising three adjoining sites totalling 5401 sqm, is being presented collectively to the market by Colliers through an expressions of interest campaign under the instructions of the mortgage exercising power of sale.

Colliers has called for expressions of interest in lots seven, eight and nine, which are located at the corner of Nerang Street and Queen Street, and already have preliminary planning approvals in place.

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The sites, located just one-kilometre from the Southport Broadwater and the Broadwater Parklands, are within the Southport Priority Development Area which allows for multiple uses without height restrictions.&nbsp;

Lot seven spans 1,787 sqm, with preliminary approval for a 12-storey apartment building comprising 52 units, along with a string of residential amenities, such as a rooftop terrace.&nbsp;

Lot eight, with a land area of 2,414 sqm, holds preliminary approval for a student accommodation facility comprising 480 beds, while lot nine comes with a land area of 1,200 sqm, located along Nerang St, with approval for a 14-storey hotel building, providing 160 suites and a rooftop terrace.&nbsp;

The sale is being jointly co-ordinated by a trio of Collier’s senior Gold Coast team, with Steven King, the Gold Coast Director in Charge at Colliers and Colliers Directors, Development Sites, Troy Linnane and Brendan Hogan, taking the reins.&nbsp;

Steven King spoke to the emerging suburb, pinning it as one of the Gold Coast’s most active development zones, with the site presenting a significant opportunity in the heart of the city’s designated CBD.&nbsp;

“It’s one of the largest sites to come on the Gold Coast market in many years and offers development interests the option of moving quickly and bringing to market the existing development proposals or to create a new landmark legacy within the Queen Street Village master plan,” King said.&nbsp;

“We anticipate the scale of the site and the advanced stage of approvals currently in place will garner considerable national interest at a time of severe undersupply in the Gold Coast residential market.”

The Queen Street Village holding is strategically located adjacent to the Nerang Street Light Rail Station, providing direct access to the Gold Coast’s key employment nodes such as the Gold Coast University Hospital and the Griffith University to the north.&nbsp;

It also provides access to the tourism and lifestyle hubs of Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, including The Star Casino and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, which are to the south.

“The corner location offers a high level of exposure to both Nerang and Queen Streets for any proposed development,” said Linnane.

“The three lots also benefit from multimillion-dollar expenditure in development works that have already been completed to date for the Queens Street Village development, and they also carry applicable infrastructure credits.”

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Hogan said the Southport holding presents a prime ‘shovel ready’ opportunity to capitalise on robust market conditions in the Gold Coast residential and tourism market.

“Record low residential vacancy rates, together with strong population growth, major investment in infrastructure and a rebounding tourism sector have put the Gold Coast on a strong trajectory to continue its post-pandemic boom well into the coming decade,” said Mr Hogan.

“A potential buyer could conceivably move into development of this site quite quickly, but because of its location within the Southport Priority Development Area Precinct 1, it presents an opportunity to explore multiple alternate uses.”

Precinct One defines the central Southport area as one of regionally significant commerce that will deliver a hub of innovative business, economic activity, entertainment, and leisure, with high levels of public transport connectivity to the rest of the city.&nbsp;

This zoning allows development of a diverse mix of residential and non-residential CBD uses such as offices, showrooms and health care services.&nbsp;

Colliers will provide qualified parties access to further information, including current approvals, upon request.

The expressions of interest campaign will close on Thursday 27 th October 2022 at 4pm.

The site is also positioned within the emerging Queen Street Village development, with the first stage recently opened, delivering a Supa IGA supermarket, Dendy Cinemas and a range of specialty retail tenancies.&nbsp;

Further developments proposed as part of the Queen Street Village master plan include two residential apartment towers that will deliver a total of 216 units and a vertical retirement village.

The landholding, comprising three adjoining sites totalling 5401 sqm, is being presented collectively to the market by Colliers through an expressions of interest campaign under the instructions of the mortgage exercising power of sale.



Colliers launch expressions of interest campaign for ‘shovel ready’ development in the Southport CBD

Southport is set to see one of the tallest towers ever built in Australia.

A consortium of highly experienced Australia property industry specialists has lodged a development application to create two towers, a 100-level residential tower and an adjoining 60-level office tower, in the heart of the Southport CBD.

The project is being led by&nbsp;experienced developer Baracon and Melbourne-based funds manager Payton Group, who had Australian architect BKK draw up the plans for the Park Lane project.

The residential tower at 1 Park Lane will deliver&nbsp;197 apartments to the city centre and will feature a range of resort-style resident amenities and topped by three two-storey penthouses.

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The 60-storey office building will inject up to 12,000 sqm of office space amid a looming shortage of prime A-grade space on the Gold Coast, with the project set to become the most significant new office development in the city in more than a decade.

The twin towers are connected by an artistic moulded base canopy three storeys high over an open public realm and a skybridge at level 22 that will create a striking architectural feature for the development while providing a primary structural purpose that ties the buildings together.

The skybridge will become a key feature of the development in its own right by offering additional landscaped areas as well as a restaurant, function space and bar that can be&nbsp; accessed by residents, office workers and the broader community.

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BKK Architect Simon Knott sees 1 Park Lane as a major catalyst that will inspire a new wave of developments in Southport.

“This is an exciting project that will capture the imagination of the occupants, the wider community, and the industry more broadly. We are delighted to have the opportunity to be involved.” Knott said.

“Southport has been primed for a development like this for some time. It has everything going for it, but with so many dormant sites in the CBD it has been a sleeping giant for too long. This development will activate a site that has been underutilised for years.

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“The 1 Park Lane proposal will bring to the market a broad range of apartments that will have direct access to extensive public amenities in the area, including the light rail, Australia Fair shopping centre and access to CBD facilities and the Broadwater Parklands.

“Our consultant team’s research also shows that the office tower will be a significant driver of economic activity in its own right.”

It’s estimated 1 Park Lane will accommodate up to 500 employees in the office tower and 580 residents in the main tower, while the project is expected to create about 1,000 jobs alone during construction.

The twin-tower development will feature significant sustainability initiatives including a photo electric solar cell wall to the west face, which will harness the energy provided from the sun for reuse within the apartment building.

The residential tower at 1 Park Lane will deliver 197 apartments to the city centre and will feature a range of resort-style resident amenities and topped by three two-storey penthouses

100-level apartment tower planned for Gold Coast's Southport CBD

Following the success of Oceanic Tower, the first tower in the sought-after Marine Quarter precinct in Southport, developer BuildCap has launched apartments in tower two.

To be known as MQII, the Scenic Tower, the building is part of the twin-tower design by WallaceBrice Architecture, set in the Southport Priority Development Area.

The towers sit on&nbsp;the edge of water and parklands at 165 Marine Parade,&nbsp;redefining the Southport stretch of the Broadwater.

As the only approved residential development on the Broadwater Parklands, Marine Quarter is perfectly positioned to deliver the ultimate Southport lifestyle.

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It&#39;s a waterfront walk to&nbsp;Australia Fair, and the&nbsp;light rail which runs all the way up to Surfers Paradise.

Each apartment in the Scenic Tower has been designed to take in the surrounding views&nbsp;with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, which allow maximum natural light in to the apartments.

The living spaces open onto&nbsp;deep recessed balconies&nbsp;creating an indoor-outdoor living environment. The modern open-plan layout&nbsp;encourage interaction, while versatile multi-functional spaces adapt to different needs.

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Two and three-bedroom apartments&nbsp;start from $575,000, and two extensive sky homes are available on level 30.

Three-bedroom offerings start at level five and are priced from $895,000. They span 134 sqm and each featuring stunning north east aspect and sought after inclusions like twin vanities in the master bedroom&#39;s&nbsp;adjoining ensuite.

Apartments and sky homes are fitted out with a sophisticated interior,&nbsp;featuring stone bench-tops, timber flooring, and high-end finishes throughout.

The kitchens have premium black fittings, European cooking appliances and a dishwasher as standard.

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There are a number of resort-style facilities in Scenic Tower.

The rooftop level is home to a pool that encompasses the expansive coastal views, as well as a resident&rsquo;s lounge and alfresco dining space.

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At the ground level, there&rsquo;s ample garden spaces, a studio gym, as well as a range of convenient eateries.

Each apartment and sky home features secure car parking and a range of storage options.

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To be known as MQII, the Scenic Tower, the building is part of the twin-tower design by WallaceBrice Architecture, set in the Southport Priority Development Area.


Second tower in Southport's Marine Quarter apartment development launches

With over 75% of the apartments on offer at The Mill, Southport sold, just a quarter of the 27 apartments remain.

Delivered by boutique property development group, Property Solutions, led by developer Fabio Rossi, the Mill boasts spacious, light-filled apartments nestled within a leafy landscape.

Expansive floorplans feature two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with refined finishes and high-quality fittings.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, the apartments have been positioned to take in the prevailing breezes and captivating views, while a private outdoor garden room provides the best in indoor-outdoor living.

Kitchens feature elegant inclusions, such as stone benchtops, 2-pak joinery and integrated European appliances.

The homes also feature lift access, timber flooring, air conditioning and one car space with generous separate storage.

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With lift access to the rooftop, residents can enjoy the Mill&rsquo;s private terrace, complete with alfresco dining areas and barbeque facilities.

The Mill holds an enviable position in the vibrant suburb of Southport, inviting residents to enjoy the most of Gold Coast living.

Located in its heart, the development is within close walking distance to shopping, lifestyle amenities and employment opportunities.

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Residents can enjoy being close by Australia Fair, Harbour Town and Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, or the new $550 million integrated master-planned community taking shape at Queen Street Village.

Once complete, it will feature an urban village with retail, dining and entertainment, as well as commercial office space, a medical centre and cinema.

Prestigious schools are also within reach, including St Hilda&rsquo;s School, the Southport School, Griffith University and Gold Coast TAFE.

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This month Mayor Tom Tate said the Gold Coast&#39;s population could reach one million by 2036 &mdash; five years earlier than&nbsp;expected, providing incentive for investors to purchase a property in the growing urban area.

The City Council has committed $11&nbsp;million to subsidise new bus routes, while $25 billion has been invested in infrastructure to transform the region into a globally competitive city.

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Delivered by boutique property development group, Property Solutions, led by developer Fabio Rossi, the Mill boasts spacious, light-filled apartments nestled within a leafy landscape

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Over 75% sold at Southport apartment development, The Mill

Sales are underway at one of Southport&#39;s newest apartment developments, The Waverley Residences.

Located in the heart of Southport&#39;s CBD at 15 Waverley Street, the $30 million Rothelowman-designed tower, developed by the Sydney-based&nbsp;Busikon, will have 60 apartments across its eight levels when it is completed in May 2022. Construction by Descon Australia has already begun.

There will be 60 apartments in total, comprising 14 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two-beds and 14 three-bedroom apartments.

Prices start from $345,000 for the one-bedroom apartments, $500,000 for the two-bedroom apartments and $680,000 for the three-bedrooms.&nbsp;

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Savill&rsquo;s Gold Coast&nbsp;Director of Residential Projects David Lennard&nbsp;said the apartments give the chance for a first home buyer to get on the ladder in the booming area.

He said the development was genuinely one of the best projects he&#39;s worked on.

&ldquo;The Waverley Residences ticks all the boxes that the discerning buyer looks for in a sophisticated home, with floor plans designed for optimum liveability, a sprawling rooftop retreat fit for entertaining and rejuvenating, and an aesthetical appeal that flows from its striking exterior to its light filled interiors,&quot; Lennard says.

&ldquo;We understood that the idealistic coastal lifestyle is a huge driving force behind the growing demand for residences on the Coast, so we sought to create a range of homes that embodied the essence of sub-tropical living.&rdquo;

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Lennard added that the suburb of Southport had&nbsp;long been overlooked for its supreme positioning at the core of the Gold Coast business precinct.

&ldquo;We have a huge amount of faith in Southport as one of the most underrated locations on the coast, given its proximity to picturesque waterways and beachfronts, while being immersed in a lifestyle hub of dining, retail and education as the city&rsquo;s undisputed CBD,&rdquo; Lennard said.

The apartments in Waverley Residences, created by award-winning architect firm Rothelowman, have been designed to take advantage of the coastal location, with a unique kitchen layout servicing both the interior dining area and alfresco dining on the balcony.

Crowning the building&nbsp;will be&nbsp;a rooftop terrace complete with a&nbsp;gym, outdoor lounges, dedicated BBQ areas and a private dining space with views&nbsp;to the Gold Coast skyline and beachfront.

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About the developer

Busikon is a boutique development firm based in Sydney that specialises in providing complete end-to-end service model with a mission to provide bespoke, environmentally responsible and community centric developments for the discerning homeowner and investor.

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There will be 14 one-bedroom apartments, 32 two-beds and 14 three-bedroom apartments

First home buyers alerted to affordable Southport apartment development The Waverley Residences 

Southport is not only the CBD&nbsp;of the Gold Coast with&nbsp;the city&#39;s largest area of office space but also the central entertainment location of the Gold Coast.

In current times it is set apart from the normal tourist hub of the Gold Coast, however there is still plenty to see.

The Gold Coast&rsquo;s best restaurants, boutiques, and cultural institutions are just a&nbsp;walk away from, choose from an everflowing list of award-winning grocers, cinemas, cafes, malls &amp; eateries.

With so much convenience on offer it isn&#39;t a surprise that&nbsp;Southport has 18&nbsp;high-rise towers&nbsp;either completed, under construction or awaiting commencement.

Urban took a look at three of the best and most affordable on offer:

1.&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/regal-residences-imperial-square-59-73-meron-street-southport">Regal Residences Imperial Square</a> 
Address:59-73 Meron Street, Southport QLD 4215 
One-bedroom apartments from&nbsp;$364,000

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Gold Coast developer Azzura have&nbsp;fast-tracked construction of Regal Residences, the first stage in their $2.3 billion Imperial Square development in Southport.

Also featuring 200 hotel suites, local&nbsp;construction company Descon Group Australia is on the job.

Already around half of the 145 apartments in Regal Residences have sold, with&nbsp;Azzura&#39;s&nbsp;sales director Jason Paris pinning the strong sales on the pent-up demand for new product in the city&rsquo;s CBD hub.

Regal Residences will also include a range of commercial&nbsp;spaces on completion, rooftop bars, and amenities such as rooftop infinity pool, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, spas, zen garden, BBQ and a residents lounge.

Part of the project will be a 108-level tower, set to be one of Australia&#39;s tallest buildings.

2. <a href="/new-apartments/rise-on-minnie-23-minnie-street-southport">Rise on Minnie</a> 
Address: 23 Minnie Street, Southport QLD 4215 
One-bedroom apartments from&nbsp;$339,500

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Inside Rise on Minnie, designed by RH Frankland you will find beautiful white walls, stone benchtops and expansive living areas that style to your new apartment.

Whether you&rsquo;re at home with your loved ones or hosting a gathering, the modern interior seamlessly enhances your time spent at home; the perfect blend between beautiful design and function.

Just minutes away from the Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Gold Coast TAFE and some of the best schools on the Gold Coast including The Southport School and St Hilda&rsquo;s. You&rsquo;ll find all you need right outside your door.

Enjoy your own private rooftop terrace featuring&nbsp;BBQ facilities to entertain family and friends whilst enjoying views of the Surfers Paradise Skyline

3. <a href="/buildings/the-mill-137-eugaree-street-southport">The Mill</a> 
137 Eugaree Street, Southport QLD 4215 
One-bedroom apartments from&nbsp;$485,000

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The Mill presents a collection of 27 spacious apartments, thoughtfully designed to appeal to those who value quality, luxury, space and design.

Developed by PSA Group and designed by BDA Architecture, don&#39;t miss the opportunity to live a life of opulence surrounded by everything you need right at your doorstep.&nbsp;

Inside your new home, you will be greeted with quality at every turn, spacious living that seamlessly connects indoor with your private outdoor garden room.

Expansive bedrooms double as private retreats, elegant bathrooms with refined finishes and fittings and impressive kitchens with stone benchtops, 2-pak joinery and the very best European appliances. Your light-filled apartment is positioned to take in the prevailing breezes and captivating views across the hinterlands and Gold Coast skyline.

Your new home also features lift access, timber flooring, air conditioning and one car space with generous separate storage. The Mill rooftop terrace is truly unlike any other complete with alfresco dining areas and barbeque facilities.

Queen Street Village, a $550 million integrated masterplanned community is already taking shape and once complete will be within walking distance. It will feature an urban village with retail, dining and entertainment, as well as commercial office space, a medical centre and cinema.

The newly developed Southport Broadwater Parklands provides the suburb with a sheltered seaside precinct to rival Brisbane's South Bank

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Top Southport apartments for sale under $500,000

Azzura have kicked off construction at their $2.3 billion Imperial Square project on the Gold Coast&#39;s Southport.

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate turned the sod alongside Azzura founder and chief executive Robert Badalotti.

The $155 million first stage, to be built by the local construction company Descon Group Australia,&nbsp;will see the residential arm of Imperial Square,&nbsp;known as&nbsp;Regal Residences, soar 18 levels&nbsp;on the 1.34 hectare site at the corner of Meron Street and Ferry Road.

The 4.5 star hotel with 200 hotel rooms will also be part of the first stage.

Already around half of the 145 apartments in Regal Residences have sold, with Azzura&#39;s&nbsp;sales director Jason Paris pinning the strong sales on the pent-up demand for new product in the city&rsquo;s CBD hub.

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&ldquo;Regal Residences represents incredible value with apartments selling for an average of $6000 per square metre, which is a third of the selling price of some beachfront locations on the Coast,&rdquo; he said.&nbsp;

Regal Residences will also include a range of commercial&nbsp;spaces on completion, rooftop bars, and amenities such as rooftop infinity pool, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, spas, zen garden, BBQ and a residents lounge.

The Imperial Tower, which will rise 108 storeys, will be Australasia&rsquo;s tallest building. It will be flanked by Monarch Place, a 54-level spiral tower. 
 
Mayor Tom Tate said Azzura&rsquo;s landmark project was aligned perfectly with his &ldquo;upwards rather the outwards&rdquo; approach to future development on the Gold Coast.

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&ldquo;The only way is up for the sustainable future of our city,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We must plan for higher density along our key public transport corridors,&quot; Mr Tate said.

&ldquo;By building up, not out, means people can live where they want to, access public transport at their door and still enjoy the lifestyle and primary attractions that bring people to the coast &mdash; our beaches and open space.&quot;

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate turned the sod alongside Azzura founder and chief executive Robert Badalotti

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