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

Sydney Apartments

The Sydney-based IPM has secured approval&nbsp;for their new Coogee project.

Randwick Council gave the green light to IPM to create a three-level, 20-apartment building at&nbsp;201-207 Carrington Road, halfway between Coogee Beach and Randwick.

The privately owned development and investment group will add to their already impressive portfolio which includes in excess of $2.5 billion worth of real estate projects.&nbsp;

There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the block across the 2268 sqm site, which currently homes four single dwellings.

Paul Buljevic Design (PBD) designed the building, which will connect to its surrounding context through landscaping and&nbsp;a three-pod approach, allowing for full breaks between buildings, as well as giving relief to the bulk of the built form.&nbsp;

"The interplay of planes and introduction of finer vertical grains to the front facade breaks down the bulk further, along with creating a defined entry point to the building," the design statement read.

Each apartment is orientated toward the north, enhancing cross flow ventilation, solar access, and views.&nbsp;

"The design of the proposal responds to the current market demands, in relation to typologies and living patterns currently established in the local area, with apartments generously sized, following an open-plan layout, that maximises the use of the north-facing layout," the statement noted.

IPM has made themselves at home amongst the affluent suburbs over the years, with a portfolio featuring some of the most sought-after addresses.&nbsp;

Developing in some of Sydney's best beachside pockets, the group has taken up a number of projects from Sydney's east to as far north as Palm Beach.

Their latest is in Mona Vale, in the heart of the Mona Vale Town Centre on the Northern Beaches. They'll be delivering apartments above retail at&nbsp;19 Bungan Street. Their Palm Beach project on Barrenjoey Road will&nbsp;comprise just eight&nbsp;apartments, each with panoramic views across the waters of Pittwater.

The group will also build on a Newport site at&nbsp;11-17 Ocean Avenue which will home "coastal-inspired residences."

The privately owned development and investment group will add to their already impressive portfolio which includes in excess of $2.5 billion worth of real estate projects


IPM secure approval for Coogee apartments 

The now national apartment developers,&nbsp;Sun Property Group, are heading back to Sydney’s Lower North Shore for their latest residential project, with plans submitted for a nearly 1600 sqm site in Mosman.

The group has previously developed in the area, with their award-winning central junction apartments, Ashton - which were named in honour of artist and teacher Julian Ashton – also in Mosman, along with projects across Cremorne, Lane Cove and Willoughby.

SPG’s latest acquisition at 64-66 Spit Road is the home of the old Mosman Post Office, which will be transformed into 34 luxury apartments, along with retail tenancy space.

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Sydney-locals, A+ design will handle the design of the mixed-use site that SPG say will be developed to suit the owner-occupier and local business owner.

A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be on offer, ranging from 80 sqm to 125 sqm internally.

Each adjoins to generous winter gardens, which have been designed as an extension of the living spaces, so that views and outdoor living can be maximised.

Crowning the building will be a communal residents’ area, complete with dining space and seating areas, basking in landscaped gardens and greenery.

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Render of the proposed apartment building at 64-66 Spit Rd, Mosman. Credit: a+ design group

The $28 million project will add to a growing list the group currently has in their pipeline.

Currently under-construction and designed again by a+ design, SPG will soon deliver a collection of apartments to Lane Cove, with, Lane Cove Central, along with 19 two and three-bedroom apartments at Neutral Bay with, Bala.

SPG recently branched out into the Melbourne market with Euroka in Toorak, one of Melbourne's blue chip suburbs.

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Euroka&nbsp;is inspired by Melbourne’s iconic Roy Grounds House – once home to one of Victoria’s most influential modern architects.

The renowned architect and design firm,&nbsp;Carr Design, has created the 10 luxury apartments, which includes two ultra-luxury penthouses.

They have another site in Toorak at 226-228 Williams Road which will also home&nbsp;a boutique apartment project.

Earlier this year they secured a Chatswood site with a view to create two towers and around 180 apartments.

A mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments will be on offer, ranging from 80 sqm to 125 sqm internally.



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Sun Property Group head back to Mosman to deliver their latest set of residential apartments

Award-winning construction company, Alliance Project Group has been appointed to deliver KWG&rsquo;s landmark $300 million Castle Island residential project, set to land in&nbsp;Castle Hill&rsquo;s Showground precinct.

Alliance is a multi-award-winning construction company specialising in a comprehensive range of design and construct services, and complete, innovative project solutions.

KWG Group said they chose Alliance because they had an excellent reputation and a solid track record having delivered several similar large-scale, master-planned developments to an exceptional standard.

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Alliance Project Group Managing Director Rouad Elayoubi said&nbsp;the company was delighted to be partnering with KWG to deliver a truly exceptional residential development.

&ldquo;Our team is highly competent, efficient and well equipped for the task. We have delivered several similarly complex residential projects and have no doubt Castle Island will be crafted to an exceptional standard,&rdquo; Elayoubi said.&nbsp;

In the heart of Sydney&rsquo;s north-west, Castle Island will comprise seven towers which will be built across three stages.

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Construction is tipped to begin soon on stage one of the project, with 108 apartments to be built across three towers &ndash; believed to be valued at in excess of $100 million.

Local architecture practice, Giles Tribe, has teamed up with Hong Kong-based firms, DLN and ARVA to design Castle Island, with the luxury apartments to be made up of spacious proportions, many of which will offer sweeping views to the Hills District and Blue Mountains.

Canadian practice, Glyph Studio has conceived the interior designs of the project featuring a timeless design, creating a new benchmark for apartments in Castle Hill.

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The project has been purpose-built on an island site, specially planned to maximise light and space.

Inspired by native flora, interiors of the one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as &lsquo;Sky Home&rsquo; residences, seamlessly merge the indoor and outdoor zones, creating an all-seasons sanctuary on the adjoining alfresco spaces.

While the rapidly growing corridor of north-west Sydney&rsquo;s market continues to grow, Castle Island has been developed to suite a range of buyers, with Ray White Projects Managing Partner Eddie Mansour saying&nbsp;the broad range of apartments means first home buyers to the local downsizers or even rightsizers, can get in on Castle Island.

&ldquo;With construction now starting, buyers can plan to move into their immaculate new homes in Stage One by early 2024,&rdquo; Mansour said.

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Construction is tipped to begin soon on stage one of the project, with 108 apartments to be built across three towers – believed to be valued at in excess of $100 million.



KWG appoints Alliance Project Group to build $300 million Castle Island apartments

HSN Property Group&rsquo;s Bondi Junction project, Ellipse is nearing completion, with the oval structure set to deliver a collection of apartments in one of Sydney&rsquo;s most sought-after locations.

Designed by nationally acclaimed Architect James Tonkin, in collaboration with award-winning Yvette Philips Interior Design, Ellipse comprises two and four-bedroom apartments, with master bedrooms equipped with an ensuite and private balcony, as well as internal laundries.

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With only four, two-bedroom apartments and one&nbsp;four-bedroom apartment remaining, three with custom linen-covered built in wardrobes, Ellipse has marked itself as a rarity in the suburb, with the project&nbsp;set to be the last building to be developed on Waverley Crescent.

1st City are handling the sales of Ellipse, with agent&nbsp;Yaron Foghel saying they&#39;ve seen mostly&nbsp;downsizes and young professional couples interested in the Bondi Junction project.

&quot;Most of the Bondi Junction developments are around Oxford Street,&quot; he said.

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&quot;Ellipse is closer to Woollahra and Bondi Beach where there are no high rises around and it&#39;s close by to a handful of parks, making it a very different and better location,&quot; Foghel added.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following an&nbsp;open plan living, apartments open out to multiple balconies throughout the home, including a north-east facing balcony that captures city skyline aspects and water views.

Kitchens will feature a statement &lsquo;Statuario&rsquo; marble island bench, benchtops and splashback, complete with Wolf and Miele appliances and Sub-Zero fridge/freezers. Apartments come with two car spaces and storage, benefiting from lift level access as well as an entrance lobby.

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With a distinct curved fa&ccedil;ade made up of pre-cast concrete, the complimenting marble and natural tones throughout tie the building to its surrounds.

Crowning Ellipse is a shared rooftop space, decked out with a fire pit and seating areas, allowing residents to soak in the surrounding CBD and ocean views.

Landing on Waverly Crescent, residents are just minutes from a range of amenity, including the infamous Bondi Beach.

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&ldquo;The living possibilities are infinite at Ellipse Residences. You are only minutes away from everything you need, the beach, Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney CBD, educational institutions, local conveniences, public transport, organic cafes, vibrant bars and restaurants,&rdquo; a HSN spokesperson said.

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Landing on Waverly Crescent, residents are just minutes from a range of amenity, including the infamous Bondi Beach.




Bondi Junction apartments, Ellipse, near completion 

Prominent Australian developer and builders, Coronation Property has announced its continued expansion into Sydney&rsquo;s inner-city ring with the acquisition of a $200 million mixed-use development site in Chatswood.

Located at 57-61 Archer Street, the site sits in the centre of the suburb and across the road from key amenities including Westfield Chatswood and Chatswood Chase. It&#39;s also just&nbsp;a 10-minute walk to Chatswood Station.

Coronation Property will utilise the connected site to deliver a mixed-use precinct with around 2,000 sqm of retail space and 130 residential dwellings.

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Head of Urban Transformations at Coronation Property, Aras Labutis said the acquisition represents an important milestone for the company as they continue to focus on mixed-use sites around Sydney.

&ldquo;The Chatswood site presented a unique opportunity for Corontion Property to contribute to what we see as one of Sydney&rsquo;s fastest-growing precincts. With the State and Willoughby Councils committed to further developing Chatswood as a major employment and residential hub, we are excited to respond to the demand for more housing in the area and build upon an already highly sought-after community.&rdquo;

&ldquo;The site is in an ideal location, in a blue-chip area that is currently experiencing extensive investment into its town centre and the surrounding infrastructure. These factors will drive further growth in the area and make Chatswood an excellent opportunity for owner-occupiers and investors,&rdquo; Labutis added.

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Over the last five years, the Council has been in talks with the Chatswood community, developing a strategy to grow the town centre as a major employment hub and a vibrant residential precinct.

Coronation Property&rsquo;s project will tie into the overarching vision to enhance Chatswood&rsquo;s evolving growth strategy, with the group intending to work closely with both the State and Willoughby Council throughout the citywide rezoning process.

&ldquo;The new development represents a continuation of Coronation Property&rsquo;s strategy to focus on transformative placemaking and aspirational inner-city residential projects,&rdquo; said Labutis.

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The Chatswood project further solidifies the group&rsquo;s already robust development pipeline, which currently has over $5.2 billion in major mixed-use projects, including the underway 8 Phillip Street in Paramatta development, Charlie Parker in Harris Park, Mason &amp; Main in Merrylands, Ashbury Terraces in Ashbury and Moore Point in Liverpool.

Construction for the Chatswood site is set to commence in 12 to 18 months, pending development approval.

Coronation Property will utilise the connected site to deliver a mixed-use precinct with around 2,000 sqm of retail space and 130 residential dwellings

Coronation Property acquires $200 million Chatswood development site, expect 130-apartment tower

The hunt for property&nbsp;can be a long, drawn out, and&nbsp;arduous process.

But for the downsizing Hills District local Lillian, it took just a month, a testament to the quality on offer at her soon to be new home, Castle Hill's Grand Reve.

Lillian had viewed established apartments&nbsp;in the Rouse Hill, Norwest, and Parramatta areas, but felt there was something missing.

"At Grand Reve I feel as though I’m in a leafy, quiet family suburb but also incredibly close to a mega shopping centre with good retailers, entertainment and restaurants," Lillian says, adding that the metro also being close by is "win win".

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Lillian&nbsp;was pointed in the direction of Grand Reve by her family, who work in the real estate industry in Riverstone.

"I had discussed with them my thoughts of downsizing to a new apartment and they knew of Grand Reve," Lillian says.

"They had worked with Sam from Kassis Homes&nbsp;before and recommended him and his quality of work."

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Buyi​ng off the p​lan wasn't initially in Lillian's thought process when looking at purchasing her&nbsp;next property, but she said she was confident given the reputation that Kassis has for delivering high quality product previously.

"It’s very crucial to have a developer with an excellent reputation.

"There is a lot of trust and calculated risk in buying of​f the plan and a large apartment is a considerable investment of money," Lillian says, adding that she&nbsp;expects exceptional craftmanship and well thought out ergonomics, with quality appliances, both of which come in spades at Grand Reve.

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Kassis, who has delivered a number of record breaking homes with superior finishes across his homebuilding career, went above and beyond on the appliances. Every apartment, from the studios to the three-bedroom apartments, are kitted out with Wolf appliances. The three-bedroom apartments have further SubZero appliances.

Lillian bought a three-bedroom apartment, and said the sunshine aspect and view from the apartment was an important feature for her.

She says Grand Reve ticked so many of her "fussy boxes."

"Grand Reve has quality, good design and size, and the location is excellent.

"Functionality and design are both important and foremost in my thoughts, being middle aged, well versed in life experiences, busy and ready for refinement and minimal fuss."

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The&nbsp;estimated finish time of the project was also ideal for her.

Slated for completion in late 2023, Grand Reve is being billed as&nbsp;the most prestigious development ever offered in the Hills area. It comprises two towers – one 12 storeys and the other 16 storeys - with the project's&nbsp;design attracting owner-occupiers,&nbsp;downsizers, first home buyers and even a few investors.

Sam Kassis says he wants to "create a landmark" with Grand Reve.

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Lillian had viewed established apartments in the Rouse Hill, Norwest, and Parramatta areas, but felt there was something missing

Why Castle Hill's Grand Reve is attracting the downsizer

Apartments in the aptly named Treehouse at Midtown MacPark will soon be launched to market, offering new residents a distinctive leafy lifestyle in one of Sydney&rsquo;s most vibrant and sustainable new communities.

Frasers Property Australia&rsquo;s master planned Midtown MacPark community has already become the new heart of Macquarie Park, and Treehouse will be the jewel in its crown.

Designed by Sydney architecture firm Studio Johnston, Treehouse exemplifies community connections and interactions, with an abundance of communal spaces located throughout the building, including the activated sky garden rooftop, complete with its own indoor kitchen, barbecue facilities, and outdoor cinema area.

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The most unique feature at Treehouse is its custom-designed Treehouse Rooms.

These communal spaces span three levels, each with their own landscaped gardens, with spaces to relax and take in the expansive views from its position overlooking the central Village Green.

Each Treehouse Room caters to the varying needs of residents, providing alternative modern day &lsquo;backyards&rsquo; in which to work, socialise, and relax.

There are spaces for children to play, incorporating waterplay, rock climbing and grassy pockets, areas with dedicated seating and tables, as well as entertaining spaces.

Cameron Jackson, General Manager Development NSW, Frasers Property Australia says Treehouse offers buyers flexible living options and connection to nature while enjoying all the connectivity and amenities Midtown MacPark has to offer.

&ldquo;Residents of Treehouse will quite literally be living among the trees thanks to the exclusively designed Treehouse Rooms, which are unmatched by any other residential community in greater Sydney, or indeed, further afield,&rdquo; Jackson says.

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&ldquo;They are just some of the many varied communal spaces residents can spend time with family and friends as well as their new neighbours, including the incredible rooftop space, Village Green and surrounding parks.&rdquo;

Commenting on the unique design features of Treehouse, Studio Johnston Director, Conrad Johnston says residents will enjoy a lifestyle experience not available anywhere else.

&ldquo;Treehouse is a very different style of apartment building that delivers an exciting, new approach to apartment living. The outdoor Treehouse rooms in particular are a really strong innovation and I think they will generate a strong sense of community,&rdquo; Johnston says.

&ldquo;We see Treehouse as the best of both worlds &ndash;the best of apartment living and also the best of living in a home.&rdquo;

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Treehouse will offer 162 apartments, with a mixture of studios and one-bedroom apartments ideal for young professionals, first home buyers and investors, as well as two-and three-bedroom apartments to suit the family market.

Each residence includes contemporary colour schemes and luxurious fittings and fixtures, including natural timber kitchens and Forest Oak bathrooms.

Residents will live directly above Midtown&rsquo;s hive of ground floor shops and cafes, while being within walking distance of the proposed new school, the Macquarie Park and North Ryde commercial hubs, along with the Macquarie Centre, Macquarie University, and the North West Metro.

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&ldquo;Midtown MacPark has been designed for 100 per cent walkability, allowing residents to move about their tree-lined community without the need for a vehicle at all, and Treehouse will take pride of place at the very heart of this community,&rdquo; says Jackson.

Treehouse residents will also have access to Midtown MacPark&rsquo;s car sharing schemes, while a similar number of bicycle spaces will allow residents the freedom to move about by bike and take full advantage of the nearby Shrimptons Creek Cycleway.

The vibrant new community also includes a children&rsquo;s playground, open spaces, pay-as-you-go pool and gym, as well as a community garden.

Frasers Property is targeting a 6 Star Green Star Communities rating for Midtown MacPark and the vision is for the community to be carbon neutral in operation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Unique apartment living unveiled in Treehouse at Midtown MacPark  

The Justin Brown-led Abadeen Group, who specialise in high-end apartment developments predominantly on Sydney's Lower North Shore, have filed plans for another Neutral Bay development.

Following their recently launched Enso Neutral Bay, Abadeen will look to target the affluent downsizer again with their latest project at 7-11 Premier Street, near Forsythe Park.

They've had PBD Architects draw up plans for a part four-level, part&nbsp;five-level development with 18 apartments, broken down into 14 three-bedroom apartments and four-two bedroom apartments. The two penthouses feature full-width terraces and a separate study space.

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The proposed development at 7-11 Premier St. Image credit: PBD Architects

In their design statement submitted to the local council, PBD said the built form will respond to the immediate environment, with open community space a focus in the design process.

"The articulation of the built form is designed to effectively reduce the scale of the height of the building perceived from Premier Street through the introduction of various setbacks, a selected natural material palette, horizontal pre-cast concrete band, as well as featured curved planters on balcony edges," the report noted.

"The interplay of curvaceous architectural form defines the spatial design, separating the building into two cores with a centralised passage into the entrance foyer.

"With a strategically layered façade, the design creates seven opportunities to maximise direct northern sunlight into the entrance space."

The upper-level penthouse apartments are crowned with a bronze-toned metal cladding to create a material contrast to the overall mass.

Abadeen have another project in Neutral Bay, Enso, a collection of just nine apartments designed by the renowned architect Koichi Takada.

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There's a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments in the Grosvenor Street development.

Abadeen also had Takada design their newest Crows Nest project, Koyo.

Koyo, a Japanese terms which refers to the changing colours of the leaves in autumn, has been geared toward the owner-occupier, with its generously-sized living and outdoor areas.

Takada said he was inspired by the parks and the deciduous trees in the area.

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"We really&nbsp;wanted to bring that external element of nature into the internal space", Takada said.

Abadeen also recently branched out to Queensland, where they've seen huge success in Palm Beach with their debut Gold Coast project,&nbsp;Villea.

Only three-bedroom apartment remain&nbsp;in the&nbsp;69-apartment tower at 26 Mawarra Street.

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Justin Brown said Palm Beach&nbsp;is one of Australia’s premier beachfront locations.

“The location of the site is close to northern Palm Beach’s pristine beachfront precinct as well as Tallebudgera Creek and is located in an area where there are very few development opportunities for such a project.

“We know the market is running very strongly on the southern Gold Coast, in Palm Beach particularly, and&nbsp;believe the market is primed for this project."

Following their recently launched Enso Neutral Bay, Abadeen will look to target the affluent downsizer again with their latest project at 7-11 Premier Street, near Forsythe Park

First look: Abadeen Group set for second Neutral Bay apartment development

Modern Developments has dipped their toe in the waters of the Shire to bring to life their latest residential offering, Eterna.

The Sydney-based company has developed a reputation for delivering high-value residential and mixed-use developments in Sydney’s prestigious Upper North Shore, St George and Inner-city regions since establishing themselves back in 2001, with Eterna being no different.

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Curated by North Sydney architects, Krikis Taylor, the residences have been designed with a focus on oversized layouts, with living spaces offering floor-to-ceiling windows, connecting the inside to the out and allowing natural light to filter through while opening various view aspects.

Inspired by its surroundings, Eterna apartments feature an array of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with a modern yet timeless palette that balances both dark and light tones.

Each section of these residences have been meticulously-finished with the finest of materials. The kitchens boast premium Caesarstone benchtops, contemporary glass splashbacks and quality ILVE appliances paired with soft, Grey Oak floorboards leading to the bedrooms which feature plush carpet throughout, while the bathrooms have been designed with a spa-like essence.

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One of the standout features tying Eterna to its surrounds is the level six rooftop, complete with seating spaces, barbecue amenities and lush greenery, set against a backdrop of sweeping Shire views.

Positioned close to transport, cafes, lush greenery and neighbouring suburbs with an array of dining and shopping options, the desirable Shire address also benefits from connections to the ocean and surrounding Royal National Park.

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Inspired by its surroundings, Eterna apartments feature an array of one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with a modern yet timeless palette that balances both dark and light tones.



Modern developments behind Shire residences, Eterna 

Since being founded in the early 1990s by current chairman&nbsp;Michael Abolakian, the Sydney-based developer Hyecorp has offered a different level service than the rest of the industry.

In&nbsp;a&nbsp;first for apartment developments, Hyecorp has launched their latest residential&nbsp;project, Audrey with the Live Your Way initiative,&nbsp;providing buyers the option to design and customise their home during the construction stage.

Hyecorp offer a five-hour consultation with the group&#39;s Interior Designer, ensuring each buyer can fully customise every detail of their home when purchased off the plan.&nbsp;

Landing on Canberra Avenue in St Leonards, Audrey will feature 84 apartments across 12 levels, with the renowned local architecture firm, SJB handling the designs.&nbsp;

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Inspired by the lush, green landscape of the nearby Newland Park, as well as the timeless classicism of New York, Audrey will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with&nbsp;many of the residences featuring&nbsp;studies or multipurpose rooms.&nbsp;

The built form of Audrey uses vertical forms with raw and tactile materials to form layers of contrasting elements, playing with light and shade to create&nbsp;a visual distinction between levels and residences.

Sculpted balconies and terraces are home to cascading gardens and planters enhancing the indoor-outdoor, as well as providing sweeping views to the park and Sydney city skyline.

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Throughout each apartment, expansive proportions are enhanced by panoramic&nbsp;windows, which frame the surrounding vistas whilst drawing in natural light.

Buyers will be at home with a suite of exclusive amenity across a number of shared spaces, including the rooftop with an alfresco dining space and barbecue, which will offer city skyline views.

Indoors there&#39;s a&nbsp;lap pool and spa, a cinema, music room, and a personal training studio. Audrey residents also benefit from an onsite daycare centre, as well as an onsite caf&eacute;.

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Hyecorp has created a collection of residences to suit a range of lifestyles, from growing families, to downsizers and single professionals, with&nbsp;the group&#39;s signature aesthetic an identifiable feature,&nbsp;particularly in the&nbsp;one-bedder apartments.

With bespoke joinery,&nbsp;which has been cleverly designed for a seamless extension from the kitchen into the open-plan living, the homes incorporate&nbsp;a built in entertainment unit and integrated kitchen storage as just some of the standard inclusions.&nbsp;

One, two and three-bedroom apartments can still be purchased within Audrey, with the Live Your Way scheme only available to buyers who purchase in the earlier stages of development.

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Designed by renowned Sydney architects, SJB, in collaboration with award-winning designer, Jackson Teece, Audrey delivers 84 apartments across 12 levels, with a limited number of one, two and three-bedders still remaining.



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