Malaysian developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/s-p-setia">SP Setia</a> is the latest to jump into St Leonards booming Transport Oriented Development precinct.

The developer, which has previously delivered Sapphire by the Gardens apartment development in Melbourne, identified the Atchison Street site in 2023. It filed a Scoping Report around 12 months ago, and now has revealed the designs for the new&nbsp;40-storey mixed-use tower.

The State Significant Development Application covers <a href="https://next-portal.urban.com.au/projects/14650/summary">20-22 Atchison Street</a>, a 1,374 sqm site positioned between St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro station.

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cox-architecture">COX Architecture</a>, the project would deliver 181 apartments, above a four-storey commercial podium, five basement levels, and new public domain works along Mitchell Street. The apartment mix comprises 35 one-bedroom apartments, 39 one-bedroom-plus-study apartments, 85 two-bedroom apartments, and 22 three-bedroom residences.

The proposal has been lodged as a shop-top housing development under the NSW Government’s TOD planning pathway, which allows increased density around key transport infrastructure. The site sits within the recently rezoned Crows Nest Accelerated TOD Precinct.

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SP Setia acquired the Atchison Street site as part of its continued expansion into the Australian apartment market. In comments made to City &amp; Country (The Edge Malaysia) in 2023, SP Setia President and CEO Datuk Choong Kai Wai described the acquisition as “a strategic move” aligned with the group’s post-pandemic market recovery strategy.

“Our target for this exceptional development is local and overseas buyers, including first-home buyers, downsizers and investors,” Choong said.

The tower has been designed as a slender vertical form rising from a mixed-use podium, with COX Architecture positioning the development as a response to the evolving St Leonards and Crows Nest skyline.

“The purpose of the project is to facilitate the delivery of high-quality housing at a strategically located site and deliver a built tower outcome that is consistent with the desired future character of St Leonards and aligns with the TOD controls,” the design report stated.

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The podium would incorporate retail uses fronting Atchison Street, commercial tenancies, landscaped communal areas, and pedestrian improvements along Mitchell Street. Vehicle access and loading would be consolidated via Atchison Lane.

Residents would have access to more than 665 sqm of communal indoor and outdoor spaces, while the development proposes 96 parking spaces across five basement levels.

The proposal also includes a commitment for 10 per cent of residential floor space to be allocated toward affordable housing through a monetary contribution.

COX said the tower form responds directly to the emerging high-density character of the precinct while seeking to maximise solar access, cross ventilation, and outlook from apartments.

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“The building is orientated towards north,” the Apartment Design Guide compliance report noted, adding that the tower’s slim form was driven by the constrained inner-urban site dimensions.

The design also incorporates landscaped setbacks and communal open space at podium level, intended to soften the interface with surrounding streets and improve pedestrian amenity.

The project adds to a growing wave of redevelopment proposals reshaping St Leonards and Crows Nest following the opening of the Sydney Metro City line and the NSW Government’s push for higher-density housing around major transport nodes.

Last week Stockland filed plans just down the road. They want to build a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/601-pacific-highway-st-leonards-nsw-2065">52-storey tower on Pacific Highway</a>.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-stockland-plans-52-storey-538-apartment-st-leonards-tower">First look: Stockland plans 52-storey, 538-apartment St Leonards tower&nbsp;</a>

Joel Robinson

First look: SP Setia targets St Leonards skyline with 40-storey TOD tower

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has revealed plans for a new mixed-use tower at 10 Dangar Street, Wickham, advancing a proposal that would reshape the southern gateway to Newcastle’s city centre with one of the city’s tallest residential buildings.

The State Significant Development proposal, now on exhibition, seeks approval for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bowline-10-dangar-street-wickham-nsw-2293">43-storey tower</a> immediately adjacent to the Newcastle Interchange. The project would deliver around 200 apartments, including 42 affordable housing dwellings, alongside 99 co-living units, a 171-room hotel, retail space, and new public domain integrated through the site.

The scheme marks a significant escalation of plans previously approved for the site. Urban Property Group took over the prominent 2,904 sqm parcel, where excavation and demolition had already commenced under an earlier consent for a 14-storey mixed-use development.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/sjb-architects">SJB</a>, the tower has been conceived as a landmark transit-oriented development anchored to the Newcastle Interchange precinct. The proposal includes 245 build-to-sell apartments across a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom residences, as well as two penthouses. Fifteen apartments and one operational unit are earmarked for NDIS housing. The co-living component would add a further 99 units, while the podium would accommodate retail uses and hotel facilities.

SJB said the site presents “a valuable opportunity to anchor the precinct by setting the standard for design, active ground planes and character at the key southern gateway.”

The architecture responds directly to the site’s position beside major transport infrastructure and within one of Newcastle’s fastest-evolving urban renewal precincts. The tower form sits above a sculpted podium designed to frame new public spaces, including a through-site pedestrian link connecting Station Street to Hannell Street, landscaped plazas, and activated retail edges.

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The design report describes the project as part of the broader transition of Wickham into “a vibrant, high-quality mixed-use urban precinct” that leverages proximity to the station, open space, and regional connectivity.

A detailed public art strategy has also been prepared for the development. The strategy positions the project as “a transit-oriented development of state significance at the gateway to Newcastle’s city centre” and outlines a series of integrated artworks responding to Newcastle’s industrial and transport heritage.

Creative Road’s curatorial framework for the project, titled Unveil, draws on “stratified surfaces, carved volumes, and light-filled apertures” while referencing Newcastle’s transformation from an industrial city into a contemporary education and technology hub.

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The proposal is being advanced through the NSW Housing Delivery Authority pathway after being declared State Significant Development in June 2025. The accompanying scoping report states the development aims to “maximise the site’s proximity to the Newcastle Interchange by delivering transit-oriented development” while increasing housing supply and affordable housing provision within the Newcastle LGA.

Urban Property Group’s plans align with the long-term strategic vision established under the Wickham Master Plan, which identified the interchange precinct as suitable for substantial uplift in height and density. The current proposal would significantly intensify that vision, positioning the tower among the tallest developments proposed for Newcastle.

The site sits immediately north of the Newcastle Interchange, bounded by Dangar Street, Hannell Street, and Charles Street. It is surrounded by a rapidly growing cluster of residential towers and mixed-use projects that have emerged following the completion of the light rail and transport interchange.

First look: Urban Property Group unveils Newcastle’s latest tower at Wickham interchange

Bottega House has completed settlement of a landmark riverfront site in Macquarie Street, St Lucia, representing its first major Brisbane development.&nbsp;

Positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River, the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/180-macquarie-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">premium site at 180 Macquarie Street</a> features uninterrupted river frontage in one of Brisbane’s most tightly held residential precincts.&nbsp;

The proposed development, currently under assessment with Brisbane City Council, has been designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/plus-studio">Plus Studio</a> with interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/mim-design">Mim Design</a> and will deliver a boutique collection of premium residences positioned specifically for owner occupiers and downsizers.&nbsp;

The residences are set to redefine luxury apartment living in the area, with a focus on architectural quality, refined finishes, landscape integration and elevated amenities including curated wellness facilities, resort-style pools and recreation spaces rarely seen in the local market.&nbsp;

Exclusive sales for the project will be led by Keenan &amp; Byrne, ahead of an anticipated launch later this year.&nbsp;

Bottega House Managing Director Nick Malloch said the project reflects the group’s ambition to deliver a highly curated residential offering within one of Brisbane’s most tightly held precincts.&nbsp;

“This is an incredibly rare riverfront opportunity and one we have approached with a long-term perspective,” Malloch said.&nbsp;

“Our vision from the outset was to create a boutique collection of residences that feel more like private homes than traditional apartments, with generous proportions, refined finishes and exceptional amenity throughout."

Malloch says there is a&nbsp;lack of premium owner-occupier stock of this quality in the market, particularly for downsizers wanting space, privacy and a true lifestyle offering without compromise.&nbsp;

"Demand is expected to be strong given the scarcity of premium riverfront opportunities of this nature within Brisbane’s inner-west."&nbsp;

Bottega House secures landmark riverfront site in St Lucia 

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The arrival of the first piling rig officially marks the commencement of construction at SIERA’s new beachside apartment development, Exhale, in Northcliffe.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/exhale-surfers-paradise-8-enderley-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Exhale</a>, a glass-encased tower featuring 54 large-scale apartments at 8 Enderley Avenue, is SIERA’s third Gold Coast development. It follows the recently completed PIPIS Bilinga beachfront project, which achieved suburb-record prices, and the soon-to-be-completed Chevron Island development, Tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/siera">SIERA</a> Founder and Managing Director Brent Thompson said the arrival of the piling rig represented a significant milestone for the development, which is scheduled for completion in late 2028.

Over the next month, around 260 piles are expected to be installed as work progresses on the basement structure. The building is anticipated to rise above ground level early next year, before unveiling its sculptural glass curtain wall, developed in collaboration with specialist façade engineers.

“The façade was designed to maximise panoramic coastal views while creating a distinctive architectural identity,” Thompson said.

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Designed by BDA Architecture, Exhale will comprise just 54 two- and three-bedroom residences across 26 levels, a level of low-density living rarely delivered in this beachside pocket between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.

The project has been conceived as a resident-only building, with no short-stay accommodation permitted. SIERA says the model is intended to appeal to long-term owner-occupiers rather than transient holiday demand.

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Residences have been designed with large-format layouts and expansive glazing, with most apartments featuring more than 30 metres of glass frontage to maximise natural light and ocean views.

The amenity offering spans two levels and centres on wellness and lifestyle, including a heated magnesium pool, sauna, yoga and Pilates studio, gymnasium, private dining facilities, cinema lounge, and dedicated surfcraft storage.

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More than half of the apartments have already sold. SIERA has also opened a sales gallery for Exhale at its Chevron Island commercial premises, near its Tapestry tower and the site of its second Chevron Island apartment development, which is slated to launch in early 2027.
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SIERA kicks off construction at Northcliffe tower Exhale

Local Little Bay residents, along with buyers from premium postcodes across Sydney’s affluent Eastern Suburbs, have dominated purchases in developer-builder Urban Property Group’s first Eastern Suburbs apartment development, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a>.

The $250 million coastal project, one of the first new developments in the area in several years, has proven particularly popular with downsizers, especially those from Coogee and Bondi. One Double Bay downsizer paid $4.7 million for a four-bedroom penthouse, setting a new local apartment price record in the process.

Buyers have been attracted to the combination of coastal tranquillity, premium design and amenity-rich neighbourhood living. The walkable village setting, along with proximity to three of Sydney’s leading golf courses, New South Wales Golf Club, St Michael’s Golf Club and The Coast Golf Club, has also been a key drawcard.

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Built across two low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis</a> and set along a lush, landscaped green spine, designed by leading landscape architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, ESTE Little Bay offers a collection of one, two, three and four-bedroom residences with interiors by Richards Stanisich.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> Sales Director, Tom McIvor said the response to ESTE has been "nothing short of extraordinary."

“Buyers have been quick to recognise ESTE as a rare opportunity to invest in a coastal sanctuary that offers both seclusion and connectivity to the heart of Sydney,” McIvor said.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Senior Director, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/srm-residential">Clayton Ross</a> said the local market has responded incredibly well, driven by ESTE’s exceptional location and the rarity it offers.

“We’ve seen strong interest from a variety of buyer groups, all of whom are drawn to the exclusivity and quality of the build and construction by the 4.5-star iCIRT-rated builder / developer, Urban Property Group. There’s truly nothing else like it along Sydney’s coastline.”

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The project also includes robust buyer protections, including Resilience Insurance’s Latent Defects Insurance, providing 10 years of structural cover, and an independent iCIRT-rating of the developer.

“The iCIRT-rating adds another layer of confidence,” Ross added. “Buyers see it as a safeguard for their investment and their lifestyle.” A highlight of ESTE’s offering is its exclusive wellness amenities, including a heated rooftop infinity pool and outdoor heated spa, a state-of-the-art Technogym fitness centre, and a sauna.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-little-bay-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE Little Bay</a> is topped out and is on track to complete towards the end of 2026, with residents moving in before Christmas.

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Eastern Suburbs buyers snap up ESTE Little Bay apartments

Sydney off the plan apartments

Sydney developer Deicorp has received planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for <a href="/new-apartments/kings-bay-village-53-75-queens-road-five-dock">Kings Bay Village</a>, a $1.8 billion mixed-use precinct set to reimagine three hectares of underutilised land in Five Dock.

The State Significant Development will breathe new life into the Parr​amatta Road Corridor, delivering 1,185 new homes — including 218 affordable dwellings for essential workers — along with 6,500 sqm of public open space, and 14,700 sqm of vibrant retail and commercial offerings.

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Designed by award-winning architects TURNER, Kings Bay Village is inspired by the area’s industrial legacy, blending classic brick facades and distinctive rooflines with modern urban form.

The precinct will feature six buildings of varying heights that offer&nbsp;views of Kings Bay, Iron Cove and the Sydney CBD.

Positioned just minutes from the future Five Dock Metro Station, Kings Bay Village is the first major urban renewal project supporting the NSW Government and City of Canada Bay Council’s bold vision for the Parramatta Road Corridor, and will contribute over 23 per cent of the Council’s 2029 housing target of 5,000 new homes.

In addition, Deicorp is committing more than $80 million to fund upgrades to local infrastructure, including more than $10 million public domain works, delivering new pedestrian laneways, an activated streetscape, and a 2,290 sqm landscaped park and civic plaza — designed to become the social heart of the community.

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Deicorp Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said it was an honour to have Kings Bay Village endorsed as a State Significant Development.

“This project represents everything Deicorp stands for — considered design, community impact, and delivering homes where they’re needed most,"&nbsp;Deiri said.

“We’re proud to be the first major development to support the NSW Government and City of Canada Bay’s vision for the Parramatta Road Corridor, and by delivering new parks, pedestrian links and plazas, we will create lasting value not just for residents, but for the entire Five Dock community."

The Parramatta Road Corridor is set to play a vital role in Sydney’s future, serving as a central artery that links the city’s two major CBDs — Sydney in the east and Parramatta in the west.

As one of Sydney’s most active developers, Deicorp’s pipeline continues to grow, with around $3 billion worth of projects set to launch to market across the remainder of the year. To date, Deicorp has designed, developed and delivered over 12,000 apartments across 40 Sydney suburbs.

Deicorp Chairman, Fouad Deiri OAM, said it was an honour to have Kings Bay Village endorsed as a State Significant Development.

Deicorp approved for $1.8 billion Kings Bay Village, Five Dock precinct

Mosman is undergoing a residential renaissance, with a wave of mid-rise developments reshaping the suburb’s future.

The latest proposal comes from Metis, a newly launched and fast-growing strategic property development advisory firm founded by industry veterans Jeffrey Curnow, Arian Galanis, and Nicholas Madgwick.

Metis plans to demolish five houses across a consolidated 1,961 sqm site spanning 93–101A Awaba Street to make way for a new six-storey building. The development will feature 29 two- and three-bedroom apartments and a two-level basement with 58 car spaces.

Designed by Cox Architecture, the building responds to Mosman’s distinctive topography and character.

"Our vision is to create an elegant and timeless building that will contribute to the neighbourhood vitality while being one of the first to embrace a future built form vision for Mosman," Cox noted in their submission to the local council.

"We draw our inspiration from the Heidelberg School and their transformative presence at Camp Curlew in Mosman. We aim to reflect their keen interest in transient light and its quality and effect on materials and colours. With an emphasis on a high quality and natural material and colour palette that is complimentary to local natural surroundings and architectural fabric."

The elevated corner site, with its steep fall, will offer upper-floor residents sweeping views of Middle Harbour. Landscaped courtyards, deep soil planting, and EV charging points in the basement reflect the project’s eco-conscious ethos.

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The Awaba Street development is part of a broader shift driven by NSW Government planning reforms, including the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy. This policy has earmarked areas of Mosman—particularly those within walking distance of Spit Junction—as suitable for medium-density housing. Just 383 metres from the town centre, the site qualifies for increased density and will reach the 22-metre height limit permitted under the policy.

The project adds to a growing list of luxury developments transforming Mosman. Notable projects include Prosker's <a href="/new-apartments/redan-lane-mosman-22-redan-street-mosman-nsw-2088">Redan Lane</a> development on the Balmoral slopes and DARE Property Group’s upcoming <a href="/new-apartments/twenty88-mosman-696-706-military-road-mosman-nsw-2088">Twenty88</a>—a mixed-use development featuring 27 apartments above a revitalised retail precinct on Military Road, set to launch later this year.

The Awaba Street development is part of a broader shift driven by NSW Government planning reforms, including the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy

First look: Mosman gentrification to continue with new Awaba St apartments

While the CBD defines the heart of Sydney, its character shifts from block to block.

Whether it's the harbourfront at Circular Quay with views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, or the southern end near Chinatown and Central Station, no two streets are the same. Each pocket offers something different—particularly for the growing number of people calling the city centre home.

The latest addition to Sydney’s new apartment pipeline is <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a>, a joint venture between First Sponsor and ICD Property. The project will redevelop the historic City Tattersalls building, a landmark site near the corner of Pitt and Market Streets since it was designed by architects Sherin and Hennessy and constructed in 1891 by Paddington builder Archibald Truehope.

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<a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> presents a new chapter for the location, with construction well advanced to create a 55-level mixed-use tower comprising 241 premium apartments positioned above a new 135-room boutique hotel. BVN Architecture has led the design of the tower, which will rise above the retained heritage podium. That podium, to be carefully restored by FJC Studio, will house a collection of high-end hospitality venues once complete.

<h2 data-end="1042" data-start="993">A central CBD location amid a precinct revival</h2>

<a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> is positioned in one of the city’s most walkable and connected locations, within minutes of major employment hubs, public transport, and retail landmarks including the Queen Victoria Building, Pitt Street Mall and the Strand Arcade.

Pitt Street Mall is consistently named in the top 10 most expensive retail strips in the world, further reinforcing the precinct's significance as a premier commercial and lifestyle destination in the Sydney CBD.

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The project is also situated just a few minutes’ walk from Gadigal Metro Station and Martin Place, placing residents within reach of the wider Sydney metro network, including Barangaroo and North Sydney.

The broader Pitt, King and Castlereagh Streets corridor is currently undergoing significant revitalisation, with improved public realm, increased pedestrian activity, and a shift toward mixed-use living and working. <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> is set to be one of the few high-rise residential buildings delivered within this historic part of the city.

<h2 data-end="1874" data-start="1835">Amenity and culture at the doorstep</h2>

The development is surrounded by some of Sydney’s most prominent cultural and lifestyle institutions. Hyde Park, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Circular Quay are all within walking distance, along with major theatres, dining precincts and luxury retail brands.

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Residents will have direct access to some of the city’s most iconic streetscapes, as well as close proximity to key venues including the Sydney Opera House, Art Gallery of New South Wales and the State Theatre.

<h2 data-end="2405" data-start="2349">A building with dual purpose and long-term ownership</h2>

“We set out to create more than just a beautiful building - we envisioned a lifestyle,” said a spokesperson for First Sponsor and ICD Property.

“The <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> vision is about delivering a building that provides a sanctuary in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Residents can choose to stay indoors and enjoy panoramic harbour views, dine within the building's restored lower bar, or stroll around the neighbourhood at their leisure. To us, <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> exemplifies a lifestyle of convenient luxury.

"We hold in high regard this exceptional opportunity to bring&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-by-city-tattersalls-club-194-204-pitt-street-sydney">Sydney House</a>&nbsp;to fruition, in which we target to retain long-term ownership of the hotel and heritage podium. This enduring commitment not only reflects our confidence in the success of the development but also our deep pride in its legacy.”

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<a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> will deliver 241 residences—across one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts—positioned above a 135-room boutique hotel that will be owned and operated by First Sponsor. The hotel includes a restored heritage bar and restaurant space at street level, designed to activate the corner of Pitt and King Streets.

The project has been designed to provide hotel-style amenities to residents, with services such as concierge, wellness spaces and meeting rooms available throughout the lower podium and shared zones. This co-location model reflects a broader global trend of integrating branded residential living within luxury hospitality settings.

With construction underway, <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-house-194-204-pitt-street-sydney-nsw-2000">Sydney House</a> is expected to be completed in Q4 2027.

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“We set out to create more than just a beautiful building - we envisioned a lifestyle,” said a spokesperson for First Sponsor and ICD Property.

"More than just a beautiful building": How Sydney House aims to elevate its residents' lifestyle

Joint venture partners <a href="/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a> and NPACT have kicked off construction at Two Tides, their new Manly apartment development.

<a href="/builders/ultra-building-co">ULTRA Building Co.</a>&nbsp;will deliver the&nbsp;five-level, $100 million coastal development that will complete in Q2 2027.

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<a href="/new-apartments/two-tides-manly-9-raglan-street-manly-nsw-2095">Two Tides</a>, on a gateway site at 9 Raglan Street, will comprise 24 luxury apartments above&nbsp;an activated ground-floor retail space, intentionally designed to enhance the local Manly streetscape and seamlessly integrate with the strong existing retail offering that services the area’s daily foot traffic, surrounding businesses, and residents.&nbsp;

Above the ground floor with sweeping views over <a href="/developments/manly-nsw-2095">Manly</a>’s beachfront, Two Tides brings to market 15 two-bedrooms priced from $2.95 million and sized from 93 sqm to 103 sqm, six three-bedrooms priced from $4.5 million and sized from 121 sqm to 134 sqm, with three crown jewel penthouses (POA) spread across the top floor reaching up to 300 sqm.

Nearly half of the apartments have been snapped up, predominantly by locals.

“Two Tides has clearly resonated with Manly locals, which validates the work we’ve done to shape a project that feels deeply in tune with its surroundings," said&nbsp;Evan Papadopoulos, Director at Time &amp; Place.

"This isn’t just a site we’re building on – it’s a neighbourhood we live in, are connected to, and deeply care about. We’re proud to be delivering homes for people who already call this place home.”&nbsp;

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Designed by <a href="/architects/sjb-architects">SJB Architects</a>, Two Tides draws inspiration from Manly’s laid-back sophistication, embracing natural materials and soft coastal tones that reflect the surrounding environment.&nbsp;

With construction now underway and strong early sales results, Two Tides signals Time &amp; Place’s long-term commitment to the Northern Beaches region and follows the developer’s acquisition of a second Manly site, <a href="/new-apartments/101-north-steyne-manly-nsw-2095">101 North Steyne</a>, which is currently in early planning stages.

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Time & Place kicks of construction at Two Tides Manly with half of the apartments sold

The Inner West’s long-awaited <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/rozelle-village-rozelle-152-victoria-road-rozelle-nsw-2039">Rozelle Village</a> has officially hit the market, and buyers haven’t wasted any time in securing an apartment in the new development that has been almost a decade in the making.

Developed by Sydney-based <a href="/developers/perifa">PERIFA</a>, part of the <a href="/builders/versatile">Versatile Group</a>, in partnership with Mitsubishi Estate Asia (MEA), the mixed-use precinct has achieved more than $140 million in apartment sales.

More than 40 apartments have already been sold, including several high-end three-bedroom apartments with sales reaching up to $6.9 million.

Demand has been driven largely by local owner-occupiers who’ve had Rozelle Village on their radar for some time, many of them already living in apartments and looking to upgrade without giving up lifestyle, walkability, or views.

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PERIFA Co-founder and Managing Director,&nbsp;Fabrizio Perilli, said the team is&nbsp;thrilled with the level of interest in Rozelle Village.

"It demonstrates the strong demand for well-designed, high-quality homes in the Inner West, but also the ongoing demand we’re seeing for new housing in Sydney."

Perilli says Rozelle Village is providing the people of Sydney with the quality housing they so desperately need, and with open, community spaces and well-curated retail amenity for everyone to enjoy.

"With demolition complete, we’re looking forward to progressing with construction over the coming months.”

<a href="/project-marketer/srm-residential">SRM Residential</a> Director, David Milton, says the response to the development was very strong, as expected.

"There is such limited supply in this area and buyers have been anticipating this release for a long time.”

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<h2>About Rozelle Village</h2>

Rozelle Village is PERIFA and MEA’s second major joint project in Sydney, following Putney Wharf Residences.

With architecture and commercial, retail, and common-area interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/studiosc">StudioSC</a>, residential interiors by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/sjb-interiors">SJB</a>, urban design and landscaping by <a href="/landscape-architect/arcadia-landscape-architecture">Arcadia</a>, and retail curation by Retail Strategy Group, Rozelle Village will provide a high-quality, community-focused precinct with long-term value for both new residents and the existing Rozelle community.&nbsp;

Led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/versatile">Versatile Construction</a>, ground works have commenced with construction approval received, and project completion anticipated in the first half of 2028.

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Rozelle Village achieves strong results as sales officially launch

Renowned developer Sekisui House Australia has launched its newest apartment project, the company’s first development in Sydney’s prestigious Lower North Shore region.

The new development, <a href="/buildings/waterstone-st-leonards-24-berry-road-st-leonards-nsw-2065">Waterstone</a>, on the fringe of Newlands Park in the sought-after St Leonards South precinct, comprises 207 apartments designed to look south back to the Sydney CBD.

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The striking landscape-laden building was originally designed by&nbsp;globally renowned Koichi Takada Architects, with equally regarded architect&nbsp;<a href="/architects/turner-studio">TURNER</a>&nbsp;coming in to handle the interiors and deliver the designs following Sekisui's acquisition of the prime Berry Road site.

One of the biggest focuses for the design was for Waterstone to integrate&nbsp;with the surrounding landscape, with nearly 30 per cent of the site dedeicated to communal open space.

Waterstone will feature a north-south green spine and landscape design by <a href="/landscape-architect/aspect-studios">ASPECT Studios</a>, creating a strong connection to the Lane Cove Council’s St Leonards South masterplan and neighbouring pocket parks, trails, and bushland reserves.

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Peter Valleau, Project Director, Apartment &amp; Mixed-Use Developments at&nbsp;<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui House Australia</a>, said&nbsp;Waterstone represents an important strategic play for the developer.

"As our first Lower North Shore project, it showcases a commitment to delivering human-centric, environmentally responsive communities in one of Sydney’s most desirable blue-chip suburbs,” Valleau said.

“This project is guided by our global Japanese design philosophy of Satoyama, where harmony between the built environment and nature enhances quality of life. Waterstone is a carefully considered community where residents will enjoy the benefits of a sustainable lifestyle without compromising on luxury or urban convenience.”

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Waterstone extends across five buildings ranging from four to nine levels and comprises 45 one-bedroom apartments, 111 two-bedroom apartments, 49 three-bedroom apartments, and two four-bedroom apartments.

Miguel Serrao, Associate at ASPECT Studios, said their vision for Waterstone was to create a living, breathing landscape that mirrors the local ecology from woodland ridgelines to the shaded escarpment below.

"We have designed a series of outdoor spaces that foster both privacy and community using native planting, sensory gardens and sustainable water management to support wellbeing, biodiversity and daily connection to nature.

“Residents will experience a sense of calm and retreat the moment they step outside their door. From quiet corners and garden courtyards to open lawns and playful spaces for children, every element has been curated to encourage relaxation, interaction and a deeper relationship with the surrounding environment.”

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Turner led the interior design of Waterstone, with a focus on creating space that are&nbsp;timeless yet contemporary, modern yet relaxed, and blend seamlessly with the project’s park setting. &nbsp;

“Each apartment is individually crafted to feel like a home, incorporating tactile, natural materials, bespoke joinery, light-filled living spaces and framed window views,” said Darren Paul, Interiors at TURNER.&nbsp;

“Our approach focused on balancing elegance with everyday functionality. The colour schemes are warm and neutral, anchored by timeless natural stone and enhanced by optional upgrades such as feature lighting and fluted glass cupboards.”

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The first release is now selling and includes Aella and Zenith buildings offering a mix of spacious one, two and three-bedroom apartments, many with multipurpose rooms and flexible layouts tailored for downsizers, families and owner-occupiers.

Designed for comfort and liveability, the oversized residences feature generous layouts, flush indoor-outdoor transitions and sustainability-led inclusions such as a double-glazed façade system and solar panels on all buildings. Interiors are available in customisable palettes with premium finishes.

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Residents will enjoy exclusive access to a wide range of amenities integrated along the green spine, including a heated outdoor pool and spa, poolside pavilion with fireplace and dining terrace, gym, infrared sauna, co-working lounge, resident workshop, and wild play areas for children.

Located a short walk from Wollstonecraft and <a href="/developments/st-leonards-nsw-2065">St Leonards</a> train stations, as well as easy access to the new Crows Nest Metro, Royal North Shore Hospital, Mall 88 shopping precinct and Smoothey Park, Waterstone is ideally positioned to take advantage of the Lower North Shore’s leafy character and exceptional amenity. Just three kilometres from Sydney Harbour, it sits within a well-connected precinct.

Construction is expected to commence late in 2025, with completion targeted for the end of 2027.

Sekisui House Australia is a 4 Gold Star iCIRT rated developer and has a strong track record of delivering billions of dollars worth of apartments across both New South Wales and Queensland.

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Peter Valleau, Project Director, Apartment & Mixed-Use Developments at Sekisui House Australia, said Waterstone represents an important strategic play for the developer

Sekisui House Australia launches Waterstone in emerging St Leonards South precinct

Diversified developer Loftex is seeking to trigger the affordability uplift at its new Chatswood apartment tower.

They've filed for a State Significant Development Application for a 35-level tower designed by EM BE CE on a central 2,290 sqm site near the Chatswood Interchange.

EM BE CE won the design competition for what was in 2022 a 127-unit, 27-level tower at 3-5 Help Street, besting&nbsp;schemes from Kann Finch and Nettleton Tribe.

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The upscale plans will now see 160 apartments delivered, 32 of those being affordable housing. The apartments will sit alongside 2,345 sqm of commercial space and a new 695 sqm public domain, anchored by the creation of “Cambridge Walk,” a north-facing landscaped promenade that will act as a key pedestrian link in the growing Chatswood centre.

The apartments will also sit&nbsp;atop a five-level podium and five levels of basement parking.

“The striking folding form of the building expresses and celebrates a key node in the city that it occupies,” EM BE CE noted in the Design Report.

“Its form has been derived from the complying envelope, refined to maximise the North-East outlook and sun for the residents.”

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The site occupies a prominent position, bounded by Help Street to the south, Cambridge Lane to the west, and McIntosh Street to the north, placing it just north of the Chatswood transport interchange and adjacent to existing high-rise developments and infrastructure. This part of Chatswood has been earmarked for significant residential intensification under the Chatswood CBD Strategy 2036, which promotes high-density, mixed-use towers that contribute positively to the cityscape and public realm.

The apartment mix includes:

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	37 one-bedroom apartments
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	18 one-bedroom affordable apartments
	</li>
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	75 two-bedroom apartments
	</li>
	<li data-end="2164" data-start="2126">
	14 two-bedroom affordable apartments
	</li>
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	16 three-bedroom apartments
	</li>
</ul>

EM BE CE said there will be "no dud apartments", with&nbsp;over 78 per cent of residences enjoying dual aspects.

The design weaves greenery through all levels, drawing from the Sandstone Ridgetop Woodlands and Blue Gum Forest typologies, and incorporating terraces and roof gardens that provide relief and texture.

“The deep reveals of the podium are an environmental and architectural response,” EM BE CE added. “These provide shading to the commercial areas and create opportunities for the ground floor tenancies to occupy the building edge.”

Chatswood underwent a wave of new planning proposals with various legislative changes expanding the CBD, which allowed for sites on the periphery of what was deemed the CBD to trigger increased height limits.

While several developments are earmarked for the suburb, only a handful have kicked off in recent years. Both <a href="/developers/goldfields-group">Goldfields Group</a> and <a href="/developers/central-element">Central Element</a> are under construction at their two Chatswood towers, <a href="/new-apartments/the-bryson-of-chatswood-871-877-pacific-highway-chatswood-nsw-2067">Bryson of Chatswood</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/ethos-15-ellis-street-753-pacific-highway-chatswood">Ethos Chatswood</a>.

First look: Loftex's Chatswood tower goes public with affordable uplift

The rising cost of construction, combined with significant growth in Sydney’s property market, means first home buyers looking to get a foothold on the property ladder need to act quickly in the new apartment market.

In 2023, the NSW Government increased the concessional stamp duty threshold to $800,000. This means first home buyers purchasing a new or off-the-plan apartment below this threshold pay no stamp duty — a saving of up to&nbsp;$31,090.

However, due to escalating construction costs, fewer apartment towers are being built. As a result, there’s a reduced supply of one-bedroom apartments in the market — the configuration type most likely to fall under the $800,000 threshold.

This means first home buyers must move fast when new developments are released with apartments priced below $800,000. These opportunities are becoming increasingly rare and are now also attracting serious interest from investors. While investors don’t benefit from the stamp duty concession, they are buying in an environment of falling interest rates, rising property prices, and rents at or near historic highs.

In this article, we've rounded up the top six new developments across Greater Sydney that has apartments that fall under $800,000 and make sense for first home buyers.

<h2>What: Auburn Square</h2>

<h2>Where: 26-36 Northumberland Road, Auburn NSW 2144</h2>

<h2>Who: Tian An LFD</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $540,000</h2>

Tian An recently launched the next phase of its award-winning <a href="/buildings/auburn-square-stage-1-26-36-northumberland-road-auburn-nsw-2144">Auburn Square</a> precinct, with prices starting from $540,000.

The new stage, <a href="/new-apartments/north-village-auburn-square-35-northumberland-road-auburn-nsw-2144">North Village</a>, will comprise 264 apartments across a striking Rothelowman-designed building, above a new Coles supermarket and cafe.

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Over 25 per cent of the new apartments were snapped up on its recent launch, driven by first home buyers, young professionals, and local rightsizers.

North Village is the&nbsp;only new development in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/auburn-nsw-2144" target="">Auburn</a>&nbsp;to offer the sought-after Latent Defects Insurance by Resilience Insurance. This insurance provides buyers with up to 10 years of coverage for any structural or waterproofing issues—not just in the building and common areas, but also within their individual apartments. It’s the most rigorous insurance available to developers, giving buyers genuine peace of mind when purchasing off the plan.

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iCIRT rated builder Binah is on site and is expecting to complete the building in 2027.

<h2>What: Central Quarter</h2>

<h2>Where: 242-252 Pitt Street, Merrylands NSW 2160</h2>

<h2>Who: Northland</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $598,700</h2>

Veteran developer Northland Group is also offering price-pointed apartments in their recently launched Merrylands development, <a href="/new-apartments/central-quarter-merrylands-242-252-pitt-street-merrylands-nsw-2160">Central Quarter</a>.

Also with the Latent Defects Insurance policy, Central Quarter offers 194 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments next to Merrylands Station, bus interchange, and Stockland Merrylands retail centre.

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Northland is also bringing doorstep convenenience to its podium levels in the form of a fast food operator, a 24/7 gym, and a childcare centre.

The builder-developer is well underway in the construction phase and is expecting to welcome buyers in the middle of 2026.

<h2>What: Horizon Hurstville</h2>

<h2>Where: 6 Jack Brabham Drive, Hurstville NSW 2220</h2>

<h2>Who: One Collection</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $657,000</h2>

Another developer who has timed their launch to coincide with significant progress in the build is One Collection, who has recently launched&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/horizon-hurstville-6-jack-brabham-drive-hurstville-nsw-2220">Horizon Hurstville</a>, in the heart of the connected south Sydney suburb.

Horizon is the final building within a wider precinct which already&nbsp;features a Woolworths supermarket and direct access to Kempt Field.

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It’s the park and convenience that underpin&nbsp;<a href="/developments/hurstville-nsw-2220" target="">Hurstville</a>’s strong Walk Score of 81 — a number set to improve with the arrival of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/st-clair-birtinya-930-931-waterside-retreat-birtinya" target="">St Clair</a>&nbsp;Lane, a new retail laneway soon to be activated by hospitality, health, and lifestyle businesses.

Above St Claire Lane, 179 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments are now available, priced well under the threshold for first home buyers to pay no stamp duty.

<h2>What: Dawn, Melrose Park</h2>

<h2>Where: 82-84 Wharf Road, Melrose Park NSW 2114</h2>

<h2>Who: Sekisui House Australia</h2>

<h2>Priced from: $639,000</h2>

&nbsp;

Sekisui House Australia has seen a wave of first home buyers at its latest stage of its Melrose Park masterplan, Dawn.

Priced from $639,000, the 368 apartments sit the closest to the new park being delivered by Sekisui. GroupGSA has designed the apartments to take in as much of the natural surroundings as possible.&nbsp;

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There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, as well as luxury penthouses with private rooftop terraces.

Dawn’s prime location close to the future Melrose Park High School,&nbsp;<a href="/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150" target="">Parramatta</a>&nbsp;Light Rail Stage 2 connection and&nbsp;<a href="/developments/melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Park</a>&nbsp;Town Centre as well as extensive parklands, make it a popular choice with purchasers.

&nbsp;

<h2>What: Melrose Central</h2>

<h2>Where: 33 Hope Street, Melrose Park NSW 2114</h2>

<h2>Who: Deicorp</h2>

Deicorp also has seen a significant number of first home buyers at their slice of Melrose Park.

Their new development,&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/melrose-central-melrose-park-33-hope-street-melrose-park-nsw-2114">Melrose Central</a>, is&nbsp;a $700 million joint venture with PAYCE and will feature a mixed-use project that will deliver around 500 apartments above a substantial 30,000 sqm retail podium anchored by Coles.

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The site’s early stages are already under construction, with completion of the first three towers expected by mid-2027.

Design is led by <a href="/architects/turner-studio">Turner Studio</a>, and the broader precinct will benefit from a new Parramatta Light Rail stop, connecting residents to Olympic Park, Parramatta, and Sydney Metro West in the years ahead.

In this article, we've rounded up the top six new developments across Greater Sydney that has apartments that fall under $800,000 and make sense for first home buyers

Why first home buyers have to act fast in Sydney's new and off the plan apartment market

Longstanding Sydney developer <a href="/developers/northland">Northland Group</a> has delivered two of the most confidence-boosting signals in the off-the-plan property market: launching their new development well after construction is underway, and securing Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance.

Their latest project, Central Quarter in Merrylands, is already well on track to deliver 194 one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, along with a retail and commercial podium, by early to mid-2026.

A major bonus for buyers is that Northland is both the developer and builder, meaning they’re responsible for the full delivery and quality control of the project.

Apartments start from just under $600,000, with two-bedrooms priced from under $750,000 — making them particularly popular with first home buyers who benefit from no stamp duty under the NSW Government’s $800,000 threshold.

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Each residence features modern finishes, including laminate timber flooring, plush carpeting, and zoned air conditioning in all bedrooms and living areas. Open-plan living and dining areas extend to tiled balconies, maximising natural light and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Kitchens are equipped with premium Smeg appliances and Villeroy &amp; Boch tapware, while bathrooms offer fully tiled finishes, polished chrome fittings, and soft-close cabinetry.

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Northland Head of Property, John Soliman, says when the opportunity arose to purchase the Pitt Street site, it was the prime location that drove the acquisition.

"Central Quarter is one of the most connected developments in Merrylands&nbsp;— and potentially in all of Western Sydney," Soliman said.

"The building sits directly next to Merrylands Station (just 35 minutes by train to the CBD), the Merrylands bus interchange, and across the road from Stockland Merrylands, home to nearly 200 retailers. It offers everything a modern day buyer would want at their fingertips."

Northland is also bringing new amenity to the base of the building, securing major fast food operators, a 24/7 gym, a childcare centre, and other local service providers to further activate the precinct.

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The biggest advantage for buyers at Central Quarter is the inclusion of Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance — a major shift in buyer protection and industry transparency.

This structural warranty protects purchasers against significant issues related to structural elements and waterproofing.

Unlike traditional strata bonds, Latent Defects Insurance is purchased by the developer, activated at completion, and includes independent inspections throughout the build — helping to identify and rectify problems before handover.

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Apartments start from just under $600,000, with two-bedrooms priced from under $750,000

Northland launches Central Quarter, Merrylands' first new apartment development with Resilience 10-year Latent Defects Insurance

In a move that signals the next chapter for Green Square’s transformation, <a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> will break ground next week on The Avenues, a $874 million mixed-use precinct that will see a former industrial site in Zetland turned into a new residential neighbourhood over the coming years.

The 2.87-hectare site on Joynton Avenue, previously home to an Ausgrid depot, sits just four kilometres from the Sydney CBD and forms part of the broader Green Square renewal zone.&nbsp;

Construction will begin with a ceremonial sod-turn led by Deicorp founder Fouad Deiri.

Once complete, <a href="/new-apartments/the-avenues-zetland-130-joynton-avenue-nsw-2017">The Avenues</a> will deliver 624 apartments across nine buildings, along with curated ground-floor retail, purpose-built student housing and build-to-rent dwellings delivered in partnership with Scape. It's one of the largest developments to be launched in Sydney’s inner south in recent years, and one that takes a layered approach to scale, tenure and architecture.

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Designed by <a href="/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, <a href="/architects/candalepas-associates">Candalepas Associates</a> and Lachlan Seegers Architects, the buildings vary in height and form, from eight to 14 levels. Each has been designed to respond to context: earth-toned brick facades, generous landscaped streets, and active retail edges aim to bring a pedestrian rhythm to what’s long been a closed-off site.

Public space is a key part of the plan. A $16 million package of park and infrastructure upgrades is tied to the project, including improvements to neighbouring Woolwash and Biyanbing Parks.

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In contrast to the typical strata-only model, Deicorp’s plan integrates a mix of market apartments, long-term rentals and student housing, an increasingly common formula in inner-city regeneration precincts like Green Square and Waterloo. The precinct will also include over 800 sqm of commercial and retail space, with tenancy types ranging from cafes and bistros to small-format grocery and convenience stores.

The developer says the design prioritises sustainable performance and thermal comfort, with high-performance façades, natural ventilation, and external shading systems planned to meet SEPP 2022 and BASIX targets.

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<a href="/developments/zetland-nsw-2017">Zetland</a> has rapidly shifted from an industrial edge suburb to one of Sydney’s densest residential postcodes, driven largely by its rail connection and proximity to the city. Yet many parts of the suburb remain transitional. The Avenues aims to stitch one of its largest remaining brownfield parcels back into the urban grid, just a short walk from Green Square Station and the Gunyama Park precinct.

The project continues Deicorp’s active pipeline across metropolitan Sydney, with other projects underway or in planning in Parramatta, Melrose Park, Crows Nest and the Hills District.

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Zetland has rapidly shifted from an industrial edge suburb to one of Sydney’s densest residential postcodes, driven largely by its rail connection and proximity to the city

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