The most elevated residential tower in Palm Beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a>, has officially launched this week, however only a handful of buyers will have an opportunity to buy in to the 17-storey project.

The $200 million mixed-use project includes ground floor dining and retail and is considered so valuable its developer, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, will be staging its release of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses to the market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> International, Director, David Higgins, said the development’s location just metres from the beach on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway influenced the sculptural design by the acclaimed Plus Architecture studio.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> locals understand the rare opportunity here at Corallo, particularly being the tallest building in the suburb and its proximity to the beach and local restaurants, and they’ve represented the bulk of pre-launch enquiries,” Higgins said.

“The orientation of the apartments captures views of the coastline from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin, and the diversity of floor plans and apartment types provide an exceptional level of choice.

“The first release includes just 59 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments and two half-floor penthouses, with flexible use designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors."

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In addition to the ground floor amenity, residents will also have access to a private dedicated wellness level offering 734 sqm of resort-style amenities including a pool, cold plunge, wet deck, steam room, sauna, gym, day bed, fire pit, barbecue area, dining area and yoga/stretch deck.

The project is located within walking distance of Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads village, Currumbin Alley and Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The Gold Coast Airport is under 10 minutes away.

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Higgins said Palm Beach remained a hotly contested suburb for home buyers, with prices doubling in the past five years.

“What makes Corallo so appealing to the local market is the diversity of apartment types and pricing, with one-bedroom apartments starting from $841,000 and two-bedroom apartments starting from $1.34 million,” he said.

“The ground floor retail and dining offering will further expand on Palm Beach’s village atmosphere and create a meeting place for locals, and those opportunities for connection are highly valued.”

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The on-site sales display, which includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, will be open until early works commence in Q1 2026. Each residence at Corallo will feature premium finishes including natural stone, artisanal brickwork, and warm copper accents.

Changfa Group has a two-decade history of delivering premium developments in Australia and internationally, having recently completed its collection of premium townhomes at Lyra, Hope Island, as well as apartment projects in Leichhardt, Carlingford, and Chatswood in New South Wales.

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Joel Robinson

$200 million Corallo Palm Beach launches with limited apartment release

In a move that aligns with NSW's accelerated planning incentives for affordable housing, developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">One Collection</a> has revised its Hills District apartment plans, and taken it to the NSW Government, to secure approval.

The developer, which is currently delivering Horizon Hurstville, is seeking to add 80 more apartments to its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-castle-hill-16-dawes-avenue-nsw-2154">Castle Hill development</a> near Castle Towers. They already have approval for 280 apartments across eight six-storey buildings.

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Now on the desks of the NSW Department of Planning is 360 apartments, 48 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing.&nbsp;Affordable housing is to be “fully integrated within the building and visually indistinguishable,” according to the planning submission.

The 15,697 sqm block, an amalgamation of 16 sites, spans across Dawes Avenue, Hughes Avenue, and Camdan Crescent, sits 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station.&nbsp;

"The existing context is quickly changing from free-standing homes into residential flat buildings in line with the Hills Showground Precinct planning framework," Place Studio noted.

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They said the design was informed by the site's unique condition of having three street frontages and was developed to to respond sensitively to iots surrounding context.

"The design adopted a conventional perpendicular alignment to the primary street frontage. The massing of the development was carefully modulated to align with the evolving character of the neighbourhood. The design ensured that the scale was not excessive or out of context, but instead contributed to a cohesive urban form consistent with emerging developments in the area."

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The apartment mix will be 46 one-beds, 168 two-bed apartments, and 146 three-bedroom units, with 631 parking spaces proposed.

Along the street frontages, the building heights are four storeys with a 7.5 metre setback, and eight storeys with an 11.5 metre setback. It should cost about $150 million to build.

One Collection works hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others can't. That's what they're achieving at Horizon Hurstville, having taken over the project to deliver it.

First look: One Collection advances plans for Castle Hill apartments

At Yarra’s Edge, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>’s newest tower under construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trielle-at-yarra-s-edge-docklands-16-point-park-crescent-docklands-vic-3008">Trielle</a>, sets a new benchmark for elevated living. Rising 45 storeys, 12.5 metres from the Yarra River, the landmark building offers residents access to a private wellness retreat and spa, a resident-only golf simulator, and an elegant lounge, dining and bar complete with a self-playing piano, all without ever having to leave home.

Now, that sense of elevation has reached new heights with the Aerus Sub-Penthouses, a limited release of half-floor riverfront residences on the Collins St axis where the sought-after street meets the Yarra River.

Each Aerus Sub-Penthouse, located across levels 42 and 43, represents the most expansive offering within Trielle, aside from the yet-to-be-revealed crowning penthouses. Spanning between 269 and 301 sqm, these residences are designed to capture natural light and uninterrupted views of the city skyline, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay.

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Among the collection are three-bedroom sub penthouses, complemented by a media room, and expansive four-bedroom layouts. All include panoramic living areas and oversized master suites with luxury ensuites reminiscent of a five-star hotel, complemented by dedicated dressing rooms finished in timber and natural stone.

The interiors have been crafted by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, the developer’s award-winning in-house architecture and design team. Every material has been chosen for quality and longevity, from sculpted stone island benches with feature soft wash LED lighting to bespoke joinery and chevron timber oak flooring.

Kitchens are fitted with a BORA induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor, alongside Gaggenau appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine fridge. The adjoining butler’s pantry incorporates the exclusive Gaggenau Minimalistic Series including oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer, all concealed behind handleless glass panels for a clean, integrated presentation. Bathrooms feature custom Apaisar freestanding baths and basins and natural stone benchtops, continuing Mirvac’s design emphasis on tactile, timeless materials.&nbsp;

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Michael Wiener, Design Director at Mirvac, says The Aerus Sub-Penthouse embodies the apex of Mirvac’s design ethos.

“Moving through your home is like walking on air - a private sanctuary where the craftsmanship is refined, the proportions generous, and the flow so effortless, you feel completely at ease in the sky,” Wiener says.

“In Aerus, we wanted to create a sense of weightlessness - a home that feels suspended in the skyline, full of light, grounded in luxury.”

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The Aerus Sub-Penthouses are expected to attract a mix of local and international buyers seeking a long-term residence of scale and quality in a riverfront setting, from returning expats to established families and business owners who value privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience within walking distance of the CBD.

With an unmatched suite of amenities, Trielle is the most extensively appointed development Mirvac has created to date at Yarra’s Edge. Within the tower will be The Oasis, a 900 sqm podium rooftop wellness retreat designed in collaboration with spa expert Naomi Gregory. Located seven storeys above the Yarra River promenade, it features a 25-metre lap pool, spa and sauna, hot magnesium spa, biophilic gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cold-pail contrast treatment, and day spa treatment rooms. Further amenities include a piano lounge, bookable dining room, cinema room, golf simulator studio, games room, teppanyaki bar, dog wash bay, and two flexible work hubs, The Biblioteca library and Mills Place office space, catering to residents’ evolving lifestyle needs.

Construction of the $350 million tower is underway through Mirvac’s in-house construction arm, with completion anticipated for mid-2027.

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Sky-high sanctuaries: Mirvac unveils The Aerus sub-penthouses at Trielle

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

A subtropical pair of residential towers are in planning for a key South Brisbane site neighbouring the iconic Expo ’88 Skyneedle, with new documents revealing a vertically layered vision designed to respond to the precinct’s evolving high-density character.

The proposal has been lodged by&nbsp;Darveniza Group, which is also is behind the 400-apartment Station Quarter precinct in Alderley.

Darveniza Group, led by Jane Darveniza, the Brisbane-based investor and Queensland rich-lister and widow of the late property magnate Bojan Darveniza, is seeking approval for a mixed-use project encompassing 204 apartments, ground-level retail, food and drink tenancies, and office space across two architecturally integrated towers at 37–39 Manning Street.

Occupying an 1,822 sqm site, the proposed towers would rise above a sculptural podium base, with a recessed landscaped centre, rooftop communal areas, and a total of 220 car parks and 256 bicycle bays. The apartment mix spans one- to five-bedroom dwellings, with a design emphasis on generous balconies, cross-ventilation, and climate-responsive materials.

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“The development is conceived as two slender twin buildings that meet at a lushly landscaped central recess,” the Finegrain design report states. “The façade is highly articulated with the plan form stepping back and forth to reduce visual bulk and maximise internal occupants’ access to natural light and air”.

A hallmark of the proposal is its integration of greenery, both visually and functionally. Around 77 per cent of the site’s green plot ratio is delivered through vertical planting spines, a green podium wall, and rooftop amenity. Ground-level deep planting and landscaped communal zones aim to create a shaded, walkable interface along Manning Street.

“The stepped plan form introduces variation in balcony setbacks and enclosed apartment areas, enriching both the façade expression and the resident experience,” the design team notes. “At ground and podium levels, this stepping also enhances permeability, maximising pedestrian view lines to the neighbouring Skyneedle and reinforcing a strong sense of local identity”.

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The site directly adjoins the heritage-listed Skyneedle at 35 Manning Street, an enduring legacy of World Expo ’88. The accompanying heritage impact report by Pendergast Architects contends that the proposal has been carefully conceived to protect the cultural significance and landmark visibility of the structure.

“The design provides setbacks, tower separation and podium articulation to maintain the visibility and landmark role of the adjoining Skyneedle,” the report states. “The significance of the Skyneedle lies principally in its landmark visibility and cultural symbolism, rather than in detailed fabric or architectural setting”.

The proposal sits within the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, under Brisbane’s TLPI 02/2023, where revised planning controls support high-density, mixed-use development integrated with subtropical design and increased public realm contributions.

Finegrain’s design reflects this intent, drawing cues from the site's adjacency to Musgrave Park, the subtropical landscape of South Brisbane, and cultural landmarks such as QPAC and South Bank.

Twin green towers proposed for Manning Street, South Brisbane site beside Skyneedle

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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