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

From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

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A new breed of purchasers are taking luxury living to the next level, refusing to compromise on space by joining off-the-plan apartments together to create their “lock and leave” dream homes.

Apartment amalgamation is becoming an increasing trend among buyers, with house size apartments with unobstructed city views on their wish lists.

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End-to-end developers, Hyecorp, have become somewhat specialists in the amalgamation scene, having delivered a number of combined apartments over their time, with the group handling the architecture, construction and design of each of their projects.&nbsp;

“This holistic approach gives us visibility of the entire process and accountability for the high standard of quality we expect of ourselves and our collaborators. The result is one of excellence ensuring a building perfectly suited to the postcode it calls home,” Hyecorp say.&nbsp;

Most recently, the group smashed out the St Leonards apartment price median, with Head of Sales, George Benlian handling the transaction of an amalgamated apartment for $5.05 million.&nbsp;

The combined apartment now encompasses 192 sqm, complete with three-bedrooms, two living rooms, a study, two and half-bathrooms and three balconies.

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The buyers are local to the area, with their family having already bought in Audrey in June.&nbsp;

“The idea came from the buyers looking for an additional residence, needing around 200 sqm of space, and finding an apartment with a floorplan to suit their need is something nearly impossible to find,” Benlian said.&nbsp;

Hyecorp ​​attributes the record outcome to a growing sector of discerning buyers seeking space and quality.

The group has made a habit of working with clients to design apartments that suit their specific needs, having combined apartments in previous projects as well.&nbsp;

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“In Eva Lane Cove at 2 Waterview Drive, which was completed in 2019, we amalgamated three apartments into one massive penthouse sold at $3,150,000 - which still remains the highest achieved price for an apartment in Lane Cove.”

“Also in the same project we amalgamated two apartments into a large three-bedroom home, also on the top floor.“&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments are still remaining in the lower north shore project, with prices starting from $850,000.

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Hyecorp knock over $5.05 million   St Leonards apartment sale in Audrey

Due to its proximity to the CBD, Darlinghurst has long been a popular hub, with its streets lined with a colourful array of characters over its time.&nbsp;

Darlinghurst's transformation over the last decade has resulted in a coveted postcode that is genuine in style with a sophisticated edge.&nbsp;

Kings Cross projected the suburb into the spotlight, becoming a home to Sydney’s night-life, and while much of the Cross’ night-life has been replaced, the boutique shopping and day time dining that fills the streets still holds Darlinghurst as enviable place to live.&nbsp;

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Whilst the Cross's character has been somewhat lost; Darlinghurst still is visibly a place of character and ideas, and increasingly is home to the next generation of personalities.&nbsp;

Persona and character are still ingrained in the original buildings that line the leafy streets with 349 Liverpool Street set to be the stage for the next influx of characters.&nbsp;

Sydney-developers Toohey Miller has lodged a development application for the 685 sqm site, with plans to demolish the existing residential building for a new seven-storey apartment building.&nbsp;

Designed by renowned architects, Woods Bagot, the residences will stay sympathetic to the site’s history and heritage, with plans to craft a modern interpretation of an art deco building, delivering 14 two and three-bedroom.

Two apartments will sit across each floorplate, spanning from 95 sqm to 150 sqm, with the level six apartments benefiting from a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and seating.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In keeping with surrounding roof terraces, the proposal celebrates the crowning space with a communal resident’s space as well, complete with dining and seating space in addition to the covered amenity space across the ground level.&nbsp;

The building palette is derived from the site through native planting, sandstone materiality, and detailing reminiscent of the original buildings that surround it.&nbsp;

Whilst the glimmer of The Cross has diminished, a resilient sparkle remains through natural metals, the most polished of which adorns the entrances of the buildings.

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The 1970's was a particularly hedonistic period of Darlinghurst's history; filled with the character's that have become urban legends and colourful stories of questionable behaviour.

It was during this period that the terrace houses that once occupied the site succumbed to a particularly damaging fire, destroying all structure.&nbsp;

Remnants of these houses and the fire itself are traced through the contrast in brickwork of the adjoining apartment buildings, while a clear outline is preserved and made visible through the open balconies that flank the proposal.&nbsp;

The other remnant of the original terrace houses is the raised ground level that the terrace houses once sat upon which has to been preserved to create a dialog with the surrounding terrace houses.

In a nod to the original rhythm of Liverpool Street, a continuation of the sandstone fence that marks the boundary and entrance alignment is continued at the face of the new proposal.&nbsp;

“From the first glimpses of the site, this sits the building within the cadence of Liverpool Street at a human scale,” the development application says.&nbsp;

As an interpretation of the apartment buildings that surround, 349 Liverpool Street marks its entrance with a strong vertical element.&nbsp;

“Seen as a continuation of the sandstone materiality, this is an opportunity to identify the building through interpretive art or by overlaying the stories of the characters that once resided in the area.”

The proposed design maintains the original ground plane to preserve this visible link to the terrace houses that once occupied the site while the open breezeway also allows for natural light and air through the length of the building.

In collaboration with Dangar Barin Smith, the landscape design and plant selection for the proposal not only contributes to the liveability of the residences, but also speaks to the origins of the site pre-settlement.

Toohey Miller to build art-deco apartments on Darlinghurst heritage-conservation site

Traditionally, natural light wasn’t the number one priority in a terraced house. Original wrought-iron balustrades and intricate cornicing were more common and sought after features in some of the earlier terrace home builds which still line the streets of some of Sydney's premier suburbs, dating back over 100 years.&nbsp;

In some of Sydney’s inner suburb hotspots such as Surry Hills, Paddington and Darlinghurst, there just wasn’t the space to create large homes. Terraces were sandwiched together on small blocks, with little focus on how natural light can be let into the home.

However nowadays, following extensive studies and the well documented benefits to mental health and wellbeing, natural light is now one of the key features buyers want in their homes. Often renovations and reconfigurations of century-old terraces will seek to let in more natural light.

While the sheer definition of a terrace is a house built as part of a continuous row in a uniform style, which almost automatically rules out light streaming in from the side unless it’s an end terrace, architects and designers have evolved in their design thinking to create clever ways to let light shine through into the interiors.

Now it’s all about skylights and floor to ceiling windows and doors, two key features in Ashbury Terraces, the latest development from the award-winning development group Coronation Property.&nbsp;

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The collection of just 59 two and three-storey terraces focuses on natural light and how it connects residents to nature, through both letting light into the home, as well as the surrounding landscaping of the wider Milton Street development.&nbsp;

SJB Director Adam Haddow said he had fond memories of living in a terrace house during his time at university in Melbourne.

“What we’ve done at Ashbury is to kind of contemporize that and give people the best things of a terrace,” Haddow says.

“I think people will be blown away by the opportunities that having a contemporary terrace offer them.”

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Haddow took a lot of learnings from his own house design, which he says was an experiment, trying things that clients wouldn’t let them do on normal projects. 

"We took some risks on the way we designed it, and the Ashbury Terraces have learnt from us taking those risks," Haddow says.

“Things that maybe a couple of years ago people would never let us do, we're able to do, like punching a void through the centre of a terrace house to get light and ventilation to the centre.

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“Being able to see the sky, being able to capture the breezes, being able to enjoy the views, there’s a lot of things taken from the home and put into the new project which I'm really excited about. I’m really excited to see how they translate into terrace typology.”

SJB went much further than just skylights and floor to ceiling glass windows and doors. They consciously designed a semi-circular stairwell, which created both a striking design statement and another clever way of allowing sunlight into the lower levels due to its positioning underneath an overhead skylight.

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Each terrace also features multi-level atriums, which let in natural light from a void above.

The open plan kitchen, living and dining space on the ground level of each terrace is flanked by floor to ceiling glass windows and doors to let the light in, dappled through the extensive landscaping and planting in the private terrace.

On top of the added benefits to mental health, natural light is now becoming more and more of a demand for house hunters due to the ongoing energy crisis, which has seen energy rise some 140% compared to this time last year. There’s also the added benefit of cross ventilation from windows on each level, which acts as both an energy cost saver and a natural light bringer.

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Coronation Property recently secured development approval for Ashbury Terraces, which has a display suite with a life-size version of the ground floor living space.

SJB's interior architects have developed two colour palettes directly inspired by the gardens of Ashbury. Buyers will get the choice between the Flora Scheme, which features soft pink and beige tones, and the Fibre Scheme, which has tones of white and grey.

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The Sydney developer Coronation Property gave the renowned Sydney design practice SJB a brief to bring in as much natural light as possible in their recently launched inner west development, Ashbury Terraces



How Coronation Property is bringing light into the contemporary terrace

The fully-integrated powerhouse developers, Conquest Property Group have taken to Burwood again. &nbsp;

With over 20 years’ experience on a wide variety of projects, Conquest have delivered over 1000 residential apartment homes, mixed use and retail developments over their time, including the Luxury 5 Start Hotel Burwood and The Greens Strathfield.

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The group’s latest is being delivered as Burwood’s rising star, with the La Luna Residences set to blend luxury and location, capturing the essence of Burwood’s culture in harmony with metropolitan style living, elevating the Burwood precinct to new heights.

Crafted by Conquest’s architecture and construction team, La Luna takes on a tall and sleek design, with a brass façade.

Connecting directly to Burwood’s Westfield Shopping Centre, La Luna sits centrally above three-levels of commercial space, offering health and wellbeing amenities on the doorstep of the residences.

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La Luna Residences comprises 18 floors of residential living complete with 54 exclusive luxury apartments, four-levels of basement parking and a spacious communal garden.

With inspiration taken from the Pantone 2020 colour of the year Classic Blue - “A shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk”, the Conquest marketing team crafted a rich brand story, with the blue and gold harmoniously referencing colours of the night sky, the moon and the aspired luxury.

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The LL monogram of La Luna symbolises the buildings statuesque and sleek silhouette and the Residence exudes sophistication, according to the group.

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Crafted by Conquest’s architecture and construction team, La Luna takes on a tall and sleek design, with a brass façade

La Luna Residences, the rising star of Burwood

One Global Residences, the luxury property development and hotel company recently launched by Crown Group CEO and co-founder Iwan&nbsp;Sunito, will deliver the&nbsp;the first residential buildings at Mastery by Crown Group in Sydney's Waterloo.

Designed&nbsp;by&nbsp;Koichi Takada &amp; Associates and Silvester Fuller,&nbsp;One&nbsp;Mastery&nbsp;will&nbsp;comprise&nbsp;two luxury residential buildings&nbsp;and&nbsp;two boutique hotels&nbsp;connected by&nbsp;a Japanese-themed&nbsp;retail&nbsp;village.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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EBISU is the first building&nbsp;set&nbsp;to be completed in the project, taking its name from Japanese&nbsp;mythology, Shichi-fuku-jin, which translates to “Seven Gods of Luck”, the patron of fishermen and tradesmen, in a nod to the&nbsp;retail&nbsp;precinct&nbsp;that will connect all the buildings&nbsp;on the ground level.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

93 apartments will be delivered across eight-storeys, with a Japanese-inspired ground floor zen garden at the heart, complete with a reflective pool.&nbsp;

Crowing the residences is an additional communal space, with a landscaped rooftop garden in addition to barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

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EBISU will feature the largest&nbsp;three-bedroom&nbsp;configurations of all the buildings within&nbsp;One&nbsp;Mastery, making it ideal for growing families or downsizers.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Many of the apartments also boast dual aspects, allowing for natural light and ventilation to filter in from both sides.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;entire&nbsp;precinct will be serviced by a 2,400 sqm retail precinct&nbsp;featuring&nbsp;27 retail outlets envisioned to include a mix of&nbsp;Japanese&nbsp;restaurants,&nbsp;cafes&nbsp;and shops.&nbsp;

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Quaint, tranquil laneways will weave through the complex, connecting every building, designed to be experienced as a Japanese ‘culinary journey’ showcasing a range of Japanese oriented dining,&nbsp;retail&nbsp;and hospitality venues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

One&nbsp;Mastery&nbsp;is the first development to be delivered by Iwan&nbsp;Sunito’s&nbsp;new brand, with other properties to follow including a prime site in&nbsp;Macquarie Park, as well as a&nbsp;future&nbsp;pipeline of sites located at Chatswood, Los&nbsp;Angeles&nbsp;and&nbsp;Indonesia.&nbsp;&nbsp;

One Global Residences&nbsp;will&nbsp;provide&nbsp;service-oriented&nbsp;mix-use&nbsp;developments,&nbsp;focussed on delivering premium hotels&nbsp;offering luxury facilities to owner-occupier residences&nbsp;and&nbsp;hotel guests&nbsp;alike, Sunito said.

“One Global Residences will set a new benchmark in premium apartment living in Australia. It will be an Australia first,” he said.&nbsp;

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“Our new venture will appeal to the most discerning of residential apartment purchasers – those looking for something truly extraordinary and very hard to find but&nbsp;do&nbsp;currently exist in other global cities such as New York,&nbsp;Paris&nbsp;or London.&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be snapped up in the inner-city project, with prices starting from&nbsp;$781,000.

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EBISU will feature the largest three-bedroom configurations of all the buildings within One Mastery, making it ideal for growing families or downsizers.  

Iwan Sunito's One Global Residences to deliver first building at Mastery by Crown Group

Arncliffe is soon set to land a new residential apartment building.

Despite the number of developers and builder falling short in the current construction crisis, developer builders TQM Group have been powering through, with the group’s latest project to deliver a collection of one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

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Ventura Residences features 83&nbsp;spacious and light-filled apartments across eight levels, centrally positioned in the heart of Arncliffe

Guided by the concepts of space, quality and luxury, each apartment at Ventura features oversized living spaces, heigh-ceilings, and ducted air-conditioning.

Ventura comprises 34 one-bedroom, 47 two-bedroom and four three-bedroom apartments, with the open-plan kitchens the heart of the homes, complete with SMEG appliances and LED lighting, as well as Parisi tapware in a brushed nickel finish.

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Apartments spill out onto generously sized balconies, with a majority benefiting from sweeping views of Botany Bay and the Sydney skyline.

A childcare centre is set to fill some of the ground floor space of the site, while crowning the building will be a communal residential space, featuring a landscaped garden and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;

Sitting just a five-minute walk from Arncliffe station, residents can commute to the CBD in just 15-minutes, while the site also sits nearby to some of Sydney’s major arterial roads, such as the M5, which offers convenient access to Sydney Airport.

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For residents looking for a beach-ier lifestyle, Brighton-Le-Sands Beach, along with an array of chic restaurants, lie just a 10-minute drive away.

Construction is nearing completion on the Arncliffe project, with buyers expected to move in soon.

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Ventura Residences comprises 83 spacious and light-filled apartments across eight levels, centrally positioned in the heart of Arncliffe


Inside TQM's brand new Arncliffe apartment project, Ventura 

As part of North Sydney’s revitalisation as the city’s latest foodie destination, Aqualand has announced four new retail ventures planned for its $1 billion luxury mixed-use residential development AURA by Aqualand.

&nbsp;All four venues will be developed and operated by Etymon Projects, the hospitality and services arm of Aqualand and designed by the award-winning H&amp;E Architects with interiors by COX Architects.

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On the list is an LA-inspired all-day diner, a bakery, a cafe and wine bar, which will transform from casual dining throughout the day to a sophisticated wine bar by night, along with a modern Japanese restaurant and a new providore.&nbsp;

The announcement follows Etymon’s success in curating the likes of Loulou Boulangerie, Bistro and Traiteur at the developer’s award-winning Blue at Lavender Bay development.

Etymon is also planning a further restaurant opening for North Sydney in Spring 2023, offering an all-day dining contemporary steak and seafood grill, cocktail and lounge bar with private dining room potential and multiple outdoor terraces at 1 Denison Street.

Once renowned as an office precinct, North Sydney is transforming into a vibrant, exciting place to live.

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The new Sydney metro train line linking North Sydney with Barangaroo and beyond from early 2024, along with 19 public domain projects, parks, plazas and laneways, has inspired substantial private and public investment in North Sydney’s CBD with a shared vision for its future.

With all this amenity and positive change comes an influx of new residential developments, attracting downsizers to the area who want more cafés, shopping, and restaurants downstairs from their apartments for the ultimate in easy living.

Designed by lauded architectural firm Woods Bagot with interiors by Richards Stanisich, the heirloom 386-apartment luxury residential tower and retail offering at 168 Walker Street, AURA by Aqualand is at the heart of North Sydney’s transformation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A short walk from AURA uncovers secret gardens, wide-open green spaces and the undulating sandstone curves of the Harbour, while an array of nearby parklands make leisure and fitness easy for residents.&nbsp;

Just 4.3 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD and a 1.3 kilometre walk to the Harbour Bridge, North Sydney makes taking advantage of everything the harbour city offers easy.&nbsp;

Only minutes by car or train to the CBD, the new Victoria Cross Metro Station can be accessed next to the development’s northern entry, which when complete will allow travel to Barangaroo in just three minutes and to Chatswood in six minutes.

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Aqualand unveils new retail precinct at Aura in North Sydney

The first sod of soil has officially been turned at Mulpha’s $1 billion zero-carbon, masterplanned community Norwest Quarter in Sydney’s Hills district.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Construction on the first stage of Norwest Quarter will include two residential apartment buildings, Banksia and Lacebark, with a total of 196 apartment, and more than 3,500 sqm of sustainably-led retail and commercial space which is set to include a full-floor commercial gym, fresh food grocer, medical services and restaurants.

Each apartment in Norwest Quarter will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment and will underpin residents’ aspirations for zero carbon living at up to 25 per cent less cost.&nbsp;

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Mulpha Head of Developments, Tim Spencer, said the ground-breaking ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate this important milestone with all the people involved in the development and construction process, including builder Parkview Construction, architects Bates Smart and Smart Design Studio, environmental sustainability firm Finding Infinity, landscaping architect Aspect Studios and urban designers Terroir.

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“After working extensively with Parkview Construction to quality control and deliver new benchmarks in sustainable design and construction, we are excited to commence construction on the first stage of Norwest Quarter which will be one of the most ambitious in Australia in terms of sustainable practices, initiatives, and design considerations," Spencer said.

“Despite difficult market conditions for the construction industry, Mulpha with the support of its top-tier partners is on track to deliver the first zero carbon precinct in the Hills, testament to its strong sustainability credentials and longevity in the Australian industry.

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“Our off-the-plan buyers in Norwest Quarter can be confident that we are committed to delivering quality apartment buildings that far exceed minimum code requirements, whilst simultaneously setting new benchmarks in lifestyle design, community focused wellness, sustainability and harmony with the natural environment.”

Hills Shire Council’s General Manager, Michael Edgar, said that with so much of Sydney’s future housing growth being accommodated in apartments, it was exciting to see the first stages of Norwest Quarter commence construction.&nbsp;

“It is testament to Mulpha’s belief in our Shire and the Norwest Business Park. It has been a while in the planning, and I am really pleased with the focus on building design, attention to detail and the ambitious sustainability measures,” Edgar said.&nbsp;

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“It is essential we see confidence return to the apartment market and that can only be achieved through good design, efficient use of technology, good use of materials, good sense of place, quality workmanship and a determination to contribute to the public domain.”&nbsp;

As well as making a contribution towards mitigating the effects of climate change and decreasing the urban heat environment at Norwest, Norwest Quarter's zero carbon target will lower energy bills while increasing wellbeing through healthier buildings, better air quality and greater access to nature.

Due to the strong sustainability credentials of the project, Norwest Quarter buyers may also be eligible for discounted green mortgages, potentially providing a lower interest rate on their mortgage.

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Both buildings will feature rooftop solar panels, electric vehicle charging with fast charges, and high-performance, centralised air-conditioning. The apartments will also have high efficiency lighting and appliances, and are 100 per cent electric, with induction cooktops and electric hot water.

Other sustainable community initiatives will include communal electric barbecues, communal gardens, productive beehives for enhanced pollination, worm farms, composting and natural landscapes, where the flora and fauna will be constantly measured against key performance indicators.

When complete, the Norwest Quarter masterplan will transform over 3.8 hectares of land into a village for over 2,000 residents who will live among 26,000 sqm of green open space.&nbsp;

Encompassed within the landscape will be nine residential towers containing 864 apartments, with 6,000 sqm of space provided for cafes, restaurants, neighbourhood shops and childcare facilities.

The community will be located within 400 metres walking distance of the Norwest Metro Station and emerging Norwest town centre, as well as extensive parklands, pathways and cycleways.&nbsp;

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Each apartment in Norwest Quarter will consume two thirds less energy than a typical code compliant apartment and will underpin residents’ aspirations for zero carbon living at up to 25 per cent less cost. 

Construction begins on first stage of zero-carbon Norwest Quarter apartment towers

Renowned architecture firm Fender Katsalidis has puts its pen to a design of a new apartment tower in Sydney's West.

FK, on behalf of the applicant, real estate finance group AsheMorgan, has drawn up plans for a 15-level shop top project at&nbsp;246-250 Beecroft Road, across the road from Epping train station and&nbsp;on the fringe of the Epping Town Centre.

The tower will home 103 apartments above a medical centre and retail space.

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The podium will be predominantly be the use of the medical centre, in response to a demand in the area, as well as for general retail that can provide potential food and beverage opportunities.&nbsp;

The medical centre and retail entry on the ground level will be accessed from Beecroft Road via a common lobby, while the residential lobby entry at ground level will be separated from the commercial entry to provide secure access for residents.

The apartments will be a mix of 29 one-beds, 56 two-beds, and 18 three-bedders.

FK advised in their design statement submitted to the local council that the L-shaped tower presents two interlocking forms, through the use of variations in height of the two intersecting wings,&nbsp;as well as articulation in the corner expression.

"A simple and restrained palette will be utilised throughout, with warm and textured materials creating a sense of human scale and tactility," FK noted.

"To articulate the podium massing, a brick colonnaded form is proposed in the podium level, complemented with bronze metallic framed glazed element infills."

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Full height glazing will also be included to maximise visual connection between the lobby and retail tenancies and the street.&nbsp;

A private native garden is proposed across the ground floor to enhance the green link to the community along with a communal terrace on the level two podium.&nbsp;

Fitted out with social and recreational spaces, the level two podium will also include a communal lawn, barbecue facilities, outdoor seating, an outdoor cinema, as well as table tennis and football facilities.&nbsp;

The level 13 and 14 rooftop terraces will also take advantage of the viewlines, along with incorporating barbecue facilities and outdoor seating, wrapped in lush landscaping.&nbsp;

Sitting within close proximity to key transport interchanges, namely the Epping Train and Metro Stations, the project is also well connected to the retail and dining precincts of Beecroft Road and Oxford Street.&nbsp;

FK, on behalf of the applicant, real estate finance group AsheMorgan, has drawn up plans for a 15-level shop top project at 246-250 Beecroft Road

First look: Epping set for Fender Katsalidis-designed apartment development

The tightly held Neutral Bay pocket is set to welcome another collection of luxury apartments.

Pertama Developments, who recently completed&nbsp;The Stella Rose Bay, are behind the project, integrated design firm Marchese Partners to put together the plans for nine apartments at 1 Spruson Street. Pertama secured the amalgamated site earlier this year when it was pitched by CBRE to attrach a high-end residential developer.

There will be a mix of three, four and five-bedroom apartments, targeting the popular downsizer market in the affluent area.

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In their design statement submitted to the local council, Marchese Partners noted that the&nbsp;use of natural stone for the interface at Spruson Street at podium levels connects the built form to its neighbouring context, while the vertically the central surface is finished in a white render. A recessed penthouse level crowning the residences with bronze aluminium panels.

"The buildings play with contrasts as a way of providing articulation to the refined facades and the overall composition of lighter and darker materials that assist in the vertical stratification of the proposal," the statement read.

"Deep breaks in the building elevations also help to create vertical breaks into the generally horizontally proportioned elevations, breaking up the perceived mass of the buildings and creating a more modulated building composed of visually smaller building elements.&nbsp;

"The view corridor proposed across the site is circa 9.5-metres wide, which creates the two built forms, along with opening up aspects for all residents to the Sydney Harbour Bridge."

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Floorplans range from 149 sqm to 344 sqm. Each apartment is connected to expansive balconies or courtyards extending off the living space, which will&nbsp;feature large panes of glass, allowing natural light to filter through, whilst also opening up the residences to views to the Harbour Bridge and city skyline.&nbsp;

Neutral Bay has been a hotspot for local developers so far in 2022.

The most recent application came from WINIM, who has lodged plans to transform a landmark 1905-built&nbsp;duplex at 112-114 Wycombe Road,&nbsp;near the Neutral Bay village.

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The Abadeen Group also has a string of projects set for the area.

Following the recent launch of the group's Enso project, they also released plans for a site at&nbsp;7-11 Premier Street, near Forsythe Park, with PBD Architects drawing up the plans for a part four-level, part&nbsp;five-level development with 18 apartments, with a mix of two and three-bedroom offerings.&nbsp;

The Woolworths Group will also find a home in the exclusive enclave, with the group set to redevelop a mixed-use site across Rangers Road.&nbsp;

Their plans&nbsp;include reinvigorating the already existing retail space across the site, along with developing residential apartments, an activated pedestrian laneway and public plaza.&nbsp;

In the heart of Neutral Bay, Alton Property Group have amalgamated a massive nine lot site, where 40 apartments will be built, while at&nbsp;96 Ben Boyd Road, Podia has lodged plans for a 23-apartment development.&nbsp;

Pertama Developments, who recently completed The Stella Rose Bay, are behind the project

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