The residential transformation of St Kilda Road is set to continue into with more new apartment plans for the sought-after boulevard.

Wing Tai Asia has lodged plans for a major residential tower at 464-466 St Kilda Road, replacing the former VACC House with an 18-storey mixed-use development designed around a retained heritage podium and a sculpted contemporary tower.

The proposal, prepared under Victoria’s Significant Residential Development with Affordable Housing pathway, would deliver 325 apartments and ground-floor retail across the prominent 4,653 sqm boulevard site in Melbourne’s St Kilda Road North Precinct.

The project centres on the adaptive reuse of the site’s heritage-listed VACC Building, an eight-storey office designed by Bernard Evans that has occupied the address for decades. Planning documents state the development would involve “carefully dismantling and conserving off-site the original metal fabric of the podium visible from St Kilda Road,” before reinstating it as the defining frontage of the new scheme.

Above the restored podium, Wing Tai is proposing a curvilinear residential tower. The scheme includes 172 one-bedroom apartments, 63 two-bedroom apartments, 66 three-bedroom apartments, and 24 four-bedroom apartments, alongside two ground-floor food and beverage tenancies fronting St Kilda Road.

The tower has been designed with substantial articulation and variable setbacks to minimise perceived bulk and maintain view corridors along the boulevard. Urbis, which prepared the planning report, said the design “has been significantly articulated through a curvilinear design” with “an interplay with materials, façade expression and depth” to create visual separation and visual interest.

The proposal also includes 254 basement car spaces, landscaped pedestrian links connecting St Kilda Road and Queens Lane, and a biophilic landscape strategy featuring canopy trees, raised planters, cascading greenery and a glass oculus pool overlooking the eastern frontage.

Planning documents confirm the $270.1 million development will contribute 3 per cent of project costs to the Social Housing Growth Fund as part of the application process.

Wing Tai acquired the St Kilda Road property in 2018 alongside Abacus Property Group for $95.38 million, before later consolidating ownership of the site. The property previously served as the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce headquarters for around 60 years.

The transformation of the St Kilda Rd boulevard is already beginning to materialise, with a number of high-profile projects recently completed, launched, or approaching launch as developers continue to back the long-term appeal of the precinct.

Among the most notable recent completions is Louise by Samuel Property Group, just off the strip on Queens Lane, the same pocket Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched The Queensbury. Mirvac is too on the same street with The Albertine, which is approaching completion.

Dexus recently secured approval for its slice of St Kilda Road, while Gurner also has approved plans for the precinct.

Joel Robinson

Wing Tai unveils 325-apartment St Kilda Road tower on former VACC House site

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>

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

Sydney off the plan apartments

Prominent Lower North Shore apartment developer <a href="/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen Group</a> has appointed Decode Group as the builder for two of their upcoming residential developments.

The iCIRT-rated&nbsp;<a href="/developers/decode-group">Decode</a>&nbsp;will build The Villas in <a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a> and Northcote Collective in Naremburn.

<a href="/new-apartments/the-villas-neutral-bay-7-11-premier-street-neutral-bay">The Villas</a>, located on Premier Street near Forsyth Park, is a five-level residential development comprising 18 spacious two and three-bedroom apartments.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="/architects/pbd-architects">PBD Architects</a>, in collaboration with interior designer <a href="/interior-designers/tom-mark-henry">Tom Mark Henry</a>, The Villas caters to the discerning downsizer demographic.

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Abadeen's <a href="/new-apartments/northcote-collective-naremburn-2-6-northcote-street-naremburn">Northcote Collective</a>&nbsp;will bring the first new residential project in <a href="/developments/naremburn-nsw-2065">Naremburn</a> for several years.&nbsp;

The Rothelowman-designed Northcote Collective comprises 58 apartments across a seven-storey and four-storey residential building.&nbsp;

The mixed-use project will feature retail and hospitality on the ground level and communal spaces with recreational facilities on the rooftop such as a pool, BBQ areas, and alfresco dining overlooking parklands and the city skyline.

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Abadeen expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership with Decode Group, emphasising their commitment to delivering exceptional residential experiences in these prime locations.&nbsp;

Decode Group also expressed excitement about the joint venture, referring to it as a "double project win."

Abadeen is delivering a total of seven projects in Sydney’s Lower North Shore, and one in Brighton Le Sands.

Abadeen expressed their enthusiasm for the partnership with Decode Group, emphasising their commitment to delivering exceptional residential experiences in these prime locations

Staff Writer

Abadeen appoint Decode for two of its Lower North Shore apartment projects

Sydney's affluent Lower North Shore is generally a region which is starved of apartment stock for the majority of the population.

Given the area's status as one of the priciest spots in Sydney, the majority of the apartments are half or full-floor, they sit close to the harbour, and they command prices often starting at around the $5 million mark.

It was this knowledge, pared with market feedback during the early stages of marketing of the new architecturally striking Willoughby development Willoughby Grounds, that developer First Quadrant Properties, who is working alongside funding partner&nbsp;<a href="/developers/qualitas">Qualitas</a>, went back to the Willoughby Council to create more four bedroom apartments.

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While already offering a handful, they sought to convert 20 apartments into 10, creating more large-scale, four-bedroom apartments that would give prospective buyers an opportunity to buy something that Willoughby hasn't seen before.

LINK Project Marketing Director Ben Hamblett made the recommendation to create larger apartments having fielded significant enquiry from those looking to buy two two-bedroom units.

Hamblett, who has sold a number of the four-bedroom apartments already, said they're a perfect market fit.

"Four-bedroom apartments don't exist in&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://c-jD404.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/W2%2B23284/c-jD404/Jl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3p-W4-pVY58fCxmFW3CvLxJ2bxwW9W2Hjm-j2mJhtsW7WLSfW991ZYZW6SPV5S8kg4KvW8HRg4H3DHX5TV45l0m5MsNP1W8lNk3-1knRSwW6H-_NV6BkslbW1hdgtl6mz3SnW3Tr1MH5BLfvNN7hLb4XpCcMwW5kp7_717N4xLW6d8DWm6MJgD5W1w06bX5CG8RSN4w4Ys_BzlJrW67dFpQ18Cf-7W25jF-s3DtNnvN17M1dSskjwZW6R-TQr8ttLnDMjV31Mgzk-rW2cL1951ZyRpBW7csltm7DmJFQW66rxK07wS40Kf3jrNkz04&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1711530027689000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25piQogND_39uC9ZjnACUn" href="https://c-jd404.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/W2+23284/c-jD404/Jl22-6qcW7lCdLW6lZ3p-W4-pVY58fCxmFW3CvLxJ2bxwW9W2Hjm-j2mJhtsW7WLSfW991ZYZW6SPV5S8kg4KvW8HRg4H3DHX5TV45l0m5MsNP1W8lNk3-1knRSwW6H-_NV6BkslbW1hdgtl6mz3SnW3Tr1MH5BLfvNN7hLb4XpCcMwW5kp7_717N4xLW6d8DWm6MJgD5W1w06bX5CG8RSN4w4Ys_BzlJrW67dFpQ18Cf-7W25jF-s3DtNnvN17M1dSskjwZW6R-TQr8ttLnDMjV31Mgzk-rW2cL1951ZyRpBW7csltm7DmJFQW66rxK07wS40Kf3jrNkz04" target="_blank">Willoughby</a>, even in some of the other new developments. However there is a strong underlying demand for them," Hamblett says, adding that the only opportunity to buy four bedrooms is in the housing market, and that can cost upwards of $4 million.

"Even at that price, there are likely renovations and maintenance works that need to be considered, which some people can't afford. This four-bedroom product bridges that gap between getting something smaller and having to reach toward a house."

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Hamblett says there's a large cohort of buyers who aren't willing to downgrade either in terms of the size of the home or the location.

"With current interest rates and renovation costs, it is nearly impossible for many buyers to upgrade or purchase a quality family house in Willoughby. This recalibration of expectations is perfectly filled by the luxury house-sized apartments found at Willoughby Grounds. This is the way for the family buyers in Willoughby."

Indeed since the launch of the project, which will be delivered in five stages, reflective of the number of buildings there are in the mini-masterplan, over 20 per cent of the enquiry on Urban have been on the four-bedroom configurations, with a further 20 per cent on the large, 200 sqm three-bed apartments on offer.

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There will be around 160 apartments spread across the five buildings in Willoughby Grounds, with around 30 to 35 units in each building.

Mo Chehelnabi from Architecture Urbaneia has designed each building to pay homage to the&nbsp;unique industries that used to exist in the&nbsp;<a href="/developments/willoughby-nsw-2068">Willoughby</a>&nbsp;area; tanneries, pottery, blacksmiths, logging and brickworks.&nbsp;

The design brief was to allow the multi-layered architecture and flourishing natural landscape to work in unison to create a sense of serenity and connection to place.

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LINK Project Marketing Director Ben Hamblett says there's a large cohort of buyers who aren't willing to downgrade either in terms of the size of the home or the location.

Buyers look for size on Sydney's Lower North Shore as large apartments snapped up at Willoughby Grounds

Ellipse Property's $850 million Carrington Place masterplan in Castle Hill has recently kicked off with the launch of its first stage, Atrium, which will be the gateway to what will be one of the area's greenest communities when completed in 2032.

There's been a wide range of purchasers since the first 151 apartments were launched in the project back in October.

A recent buyer was&nbsp;Lauren Spencer-Salt, a primary school teacher at St Andrew’s Primary School in <a href="/new-apartments/quakers-hill-nsw-2763">Quakers Hill</a>. She secured one of the&nbsp;larger-sized two-bedroom apartments in <a href="/new-apartments/carrington-place-castle-hill-36-carrington-road-castle-hill">Carrington Place</a>.

Lauren said she researched various projects in the area including the likes of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/rouse-hill-nsw-2155">Rouse Hill</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/kellyville-nsw-2155">Kellyville</a>, Quakers Hill and The Ponds, before ultimately selecting Carrington Place.

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She said the interior design was a really important factor.

“I wanted a layout where I had a bigger living area. I wanted open-plan living," Lauren said.

“When I went to Carrington Place, not only were the size of apartments larger, because I bought an oversized two bedroom with a study and a family room, all of the upgrades offered were already included. It had everything I wanted."

The apartment came with Miele appliances as standard and feature wooden floors.&nbsp;Lauren said the only addition was&nbsp;sheer curtains because she said it brings light into the interior room.

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"I was particularly drawn to the project's neutral palette and luxurious finishes, which allows buyers to imbue their living spaces with their own style and personality. There was also a huge array of apartment configurations or layout options to choose from which other surrounding projects just didn’t offer."

Situated directly opposite the Hills Showground Station, Carrington Place stood out due to its thoughtful design and the developer's reputation for excellence and reliability.

The vibrant community, coupled with its proximity to transport links, development of the Showgrounds precinct with new cafes, restaurants and shops coming, made Castle Hill the perfect choice for her forever home.

"I’m going to have a lifestyle and I know all the upgrades, what they are doing at the Showground, cafes and shops and to know that I’m amongst and apart of that," Lauren added.

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Another factor in the purchase was the integration of the natural landscape from Cattai Creek, creating a&nbsp;harmonious living environment.&nbsp; Additionally, the precinct will feature over 20,000 square metres of recreational space, making it one of the greenest master-planned communities in the Hills district.

Ellipse Property’s Head of Development, Nigel Farquhar said it is nice to see purchasers like Lauren realising their dream of homeownership at Carrington Place and really buying into the vision they're creating.

“We are so delighted to see buyers so happy with the quality, location and service,” he said.

“We believe one of the greatest attributes of Atrium is being part of a master-planned community – a sense of neighbourhood that connects well-designed natural internal landscaped amenity with the Cattai Creek future nature walk.&nbsp;

“The project boasts a broad range of unique floor plans, curved architecture with superior quality finishes and many larger-sized apartments that gives people a strong sense of home with the Metro Line on their doorstep”.

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Carrington Place's first residential stage, <a href="/new-apartments/atrium-at-carrington-place-40-42-ashford-avenue-castle-hill">Atrium</a>, offers 151 apartments within a mid-rise eight-storey building, boasting rooftop recreational spaces with stunning views of the surrounding landscape and Cattai Creek.

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The Hills Shire Council has a 30-year vision for the redevelopment and revitalisation of the Castle Hill Showground Precinct, located directly opposite the Carrington Place project, planned to create a new 15-hectare entertainment and recreation hub including a variety of community, arts, sporting and leisure activities. The iconic Showground site will become the primary civic space for a new precinct of the future local Hills communities.&nbsp;

Located directly opposite the Hills Showground Metro Station, residents of Carrington Place will have access to <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>’s CBD, <a href="/new-apartments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>, <a href="/new-apartments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a> and <a href="/new-apartments/norwest-nsw-2153">Norwest</a> Business Park. With trains operating every four minutes in peak hour in each direction, residents are offered the highest convenience on Australia’s first driverless railway.&nbsp;

Construction is planned to commence imminently by iCIRT-rated builder Decode, with Stage One Atrium due for completion in Q4 2025. The entire five-stage precinct is due for completion in 2032.

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Construction is planned to commence imminently by iCIRT-rated builder Decode, with Stage One Atrium due for completion in Q4 2025


Why I bought an apartment in Castle Hill's $850 million masterplan, Carrington Place

One Darling Point, the much talked about project on the corner of New South Head Road and Darling Point Road, is set for a new owner.

International development company Anka Property, directed by Andrew and Vera Boyarsky, have long been in discussion with the Woollahra Council for the 1,748 sqm site at 136-148 New South Head Road, opposite the Edgecliff Centre and Edgecliff Station.

Despite initially being refused by the council back in 2021, they backflipped on the design earlier this year, paving the way for the tower which is nearly four times the area height limited.

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The 12-level building is expected to home around 40 apartments, the majority two and three-beds.

Group CSA said in the initial Urban Design Report that the&nbsp;site’s access to the Edgecliff public transport interchange and proximity to the Sydney CBD makes it a good location for promoting transit-oriented development (TOD), supported by well-designed public spaces and a vibrant local economy.

"The site location responds to 30-minute city established by the Greater Sydney Commission and can leverage nearby natural environments and proximity to infrastructure as potential opportunities in the design response," the report read.

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Colliers and CBRE are both marketing the site.

Anka was founded by Andrew's father Alex in 1968 Their Sydney projects have included 2 Bay and 30 Bay in Double Bay and The Hensley in Potts Point.

The 12-level building is expected to home around 40 apartments, the majority two and three-beds

Developers to circle prime Darling Point apartment development site

Leading Australian integrated property development group, <a href="/developers/aqualand-australia">Aqualand</a>, is reaping the rewards of the strong demand for luxury apartments in <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a>, achieving $100 million in sales for its AURA by Aqualand project in February 2024 alone.

The sales success has broken the North Shore record for the highest sales volume and revenue achieved in one month (not including the month a project launches). It's some 263 per cent higher than AURA's last biggest non-launch sales month, in April 2023 when they sold $40 million of apartments.

With the record-breaking performance of the <a href="/buildings/aura-by-aqualand-north-sydney-168-walker-street-north-sydney-nsw-2060">$1 billion luxury mixed-use tower</a> continuing in earnest, remarkably, March’s figures are currently on track to surpass February’s record. Month-on-month increases are expected until April, then steady until the project’s construction completion in June, when a substantial spike in sales is again expected.&nbsp;

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The record month further signifies strong buyer demand for the luxury project, which was initially demonstrated when over $100 million was transacted on its market launch day on 4 December 2021.

Aqualand’s Head of Sales and Marketing, Alex Adams, said the figure represented the biggest jump in sales activity on any project he’d experienced.

“Considering we hadn’t just launched the project or even released a new stage, this is by far the most impressive month I’ve seen in my career to date, and as far as we know it also exceeds every other project currently in market in Sydney, in terms of February’s sales volume,” he said.

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Adams believes February’s sales success can be attributed to a range of internal and external market factors.

“We’ve found potential buyers who had previously enquired, but weren’t quite ready to commit, have recently returned to the market. Those waiting to transact closer to the building’s completion have now seen its construction progress and have made the decision to buy,” Adams said.

“We also recently completed a number of stunning display apartments on levels six and ten of the building, which clearly showcase the outstanding build quality and high level of finishes.&nbsp;

“Our new year strategy to open the display apartments has definitely increased conversion.&nbsp;

“We’d always anticipated a spike in February and it’s pleasing that we outperformed our forecast. It’s even more pleasing that March is on track to outperform February."

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Aqualand has recently changed the buyer journey, moving&nbsp;AURA’s display showroom on-site which Adams says enables buyers to experience the actual building firsthand.

"Being in the completed building structure, in a brand-new showroom fit out, as opposed to overlooking it from across the street in our previous showroom, really builds confidence in the client’s mind," Adams said.

“We understand that luxury buyers, whilst they appreciate the off-the-plan offering, are less likely to transact until they can experience the quality, materials and our fanatical attention to detail firsthand. With this in mind, we’ve been encouraging as many prospective purchasers to visit the display apartments as quickly as possible, which also contributed to the jump in sales in February. This came down to properly maintaining historical enquiries over a length of time, on top of managing the newer ones."

Adams says external market factors, including the recent stability in interest rates and more talk about a cut rather than a hike, as well as a lack of competition and the continued growth in North Sydney.

“The ongoing transformation of <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a> is also becoming more obvious of late, with the new Victoria Cross Station so close to officially opening, and newer restaurant and retail offerings in the area. It’s clear to all that North Sydney’s evolution is on track, placing AURA in the right place at the right time,” Adam said.

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Families continue to be the lead clientele, while the stabilising interest rates, and the ability to now see the product at the new display apartments, is also attracting more investors, who are showing more interest in their searches.

“At AURA’s launch, the majority of clients were downsizers, but then families took over the buyer demographic. We’re seeing plenty of families choosing to make the decision to upscale, or as we call it, ‘right size’, into our generous three or four-bedroom apartments."

Recently, downsizers have come back, with more four-bedroom sales at around $7 million.

“With the housing market stabilising, and even increasing, they now have confidence selling their home. Also, with the interest rates steadying they can list their homes until they get the price they want. &nbsp;

“The timing couldn’t be better as this year is Aqualand’s 10th anniversary, and AURA was designed to showcase a defining project for Aqualand within our beautiful city. It’s the perfect project to celebrate the calibre of products we’ve brought to market over the last 10 years, so it’s exciting we’ll complete AURA during our 10th birthday.&nbsp;

“Having a decade in the market also instils confidence in our clients who are also encouraged to view the other high-end projects we’ve delivered. When they visit BLUE at Lavender Bay or <a href="/buildings/the-revy-pyrmont-8-darling-island-road-pyrmont">The REVY</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/pyrmont-nsw-2009">Pyrmont</a>, they can see the design and construction quality we’re now known for."

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AURA by Aqualand achieves $100M in sales in February breaking second North Shore record for Aqualand 

AURA by Aqualand secures record $100 million in sales in February

Sydney developer and investment firm Inca Property Group has revealed its newest apartment development.

They'll be developing in <a href="/new-apartments/st-ives-nsw-2075">St Ives</a> where they've submitted plans for a five-level building on a 1,927 sqm, two-site amalgamation at 6-8 Newhaven Place, near St Ives Shopping Village.

The project, dubbed <a href="/new-apartments/ellis-residences-st-ives-6-8-newhaven-place-st-ives-nsw-2075">Haven Place</a>, will comprise 18 three-bedroom apartments which will fill a gap in the undersupplied downsizer market in the&nbsp;Ku-ring-gai&nbsp;area.

Tony Leung's A+ Design Group created the project, saying in their Design Verification submitted to the local council that the&nbsp;proposed development responds to the context of the site by providing built forms that sit in a landscaped setting, providing a positive contribution to the public domain.

"The proposed development achieves an appropriate built form in terms of building alignment, proportion and manipulation of building elements.

"The approach to the design proposal is to create simple, yet elegant built forms that sit harmoniously within the existing contextual environment. The balconies have been designed to be an extension of the living spaces so that outdoor living can be maximised."

The apartments start from 60 sqm and range in size to 157 sqm internally. Every apartment has a terrace or balcony, ranging from 13 sqm to 89 sqm. There will be a maximum of four apartments per floor, just two on the top level.

36 resident parking spaces across the three basement levels, two for each apartment, as well as five visitor spaces.

Inca's website suggested the "strategic move underscores Inca Group’s commitment to crafting exceptional homes in prime locations, emphasizing a blend of tranquillity and convenience for discerning residents in the prestigious North Shore area."&nbsp;

They're forecasting a mid-2026 completion.

<a href="/developers/inca-property-group">Inca</a>, founded by Joshua Thompson, have developed across both Sydney and <a href="/developments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a>. They created Byron's popular Depot Byron, 26 industrial warehouse spaces on Centennial Circuit near the Stone &amp; Wood Brewery. They've also completed apartment projects in Caringbah and Lane Cove.

Inca is also working on the <a href="/news/nsw/tara-on-park-launches-to-undersupplied-waitara-apartment-market">recently launched Tara on Park</a> in Waitara.

Inca, founded by Joshua Thompson, have developed across both Sydney and Byron Bay

First look: INCA Property lodge plans for Haven Place, St Ives apartments

National developer Sekisui House has spent just over $110 million on a prime development site in St Leonards for its next apartment development.

<a href="/developers/sekisui-house-australia">Sekisui</a>, currently developing the $1 billion Norwest masterplan as well as the $1.2 billion West Village community in Berisbane's West End, bought the 8,758 sqm freehold site across&nbsp;22-34 Berry Road, 42-46 River Road, and 21-31 Holdsworth Avenue.

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The sale came with approved plans for 230 apartments across five four to eight-level buildings, as well as a central north-south 'green spine' which will feature a swimming pool area. Some 28 per cent of the site, 2,411 sqm, will be dedicated to communal open space.

The majority of apartments in the project, <a href="/new-apartments/holdsworth-avenue-st-leonards">Waterstone</a>, will be two-bedders, around 50 per cent. There will be roughly 46 three-bedroom apartments and 74 one-bedrooms, catering to a wide range of buyers.

<a href="/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> Asia Markets team secured the <a href="/new-apartments/st-leonards-nsw-2065">St Leonards</a>&nbsp;sale through an off-market campaign process with a short four-week settlement.

"This has been a strong result despite current market conditions as active developers continue to seek DA approved development opportunities in a prime location," the Colliers team advised.

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They said the&nbsp;strategic location of the sites within the St Leonards South precinct adds to their appeal, as they are among the few remaining parcels of land with such immense development potential.

The $110.5 million sale equates to approximately $480,000 per unit site and $4,853 per sqm on GFA.&nbsp;

The vision of the St Leonards South Precinct, described within Lane Cove Development Control Plan 2009, is for a "liveable, walkable, connected, safe, precinct which builds upon the transit and land use opportunities of St Leonards and Metro Stations and commercial centre."

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Within the St Leonards South precinct is Top Spring's multi-stage development&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/the-newlands-st-leonards-21-41-canberra-avenue-st-leonards">The Newlands</a>, as well as Hyecorp's under construction <a href="/new-apartments/audrey-st-leonards-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards">The Audrey</a>.

Meanwhile, Sekisui recently&nbsp;unveiled the final release of apartments in the penultimate stage of their multi-award-winning <a href="/new-apartments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a> master plan.

They've just taken to market the Opulent release, a collection of four and five-bedroom luxury apartments in the <a href="/new-apartments/the-allere-collection-west-village-mollison-street-west-end">Allere Collection</a>, which comprises two towers, Uno and Duo.

Uno and Duo, which are 95 per cent sold, will be the second to last buildings in the 2.6-hectare West Village precinct which Sekisui started developing in 2016.

Colliers Asia Markets team secured the St Leonards sale through an off-market campaign process with a short four-week settlement

Sekisui buys St Leonards development site for Waterstone apartments

Busy North Shore developer WINIM has appointed builder <a href="/builders/trescon">Trescon</a> to construct their senior living-focused apartment development Longhouse in <a href="/developments/st-ives-nsw-2075">St Ives</a>.

<a href="/new-apartments/longhouse-st-ives-14-collins-road-st-ives">Longhouse</a> comprises just 18 single-level three-bedroom apartments, strategically designed to cater to over 55 living.

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Designed by renowned architecture firm and WINIM's longtime preferred designer partner&nbsp;<a href="/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>, Longhouse took inspiration from the classic Scandinavian 'Langhaus' design, boasting grand proportions and light-filled structures.

Longhouse cleverly mimics a cluster of small houses, complemented by lush landscaping that enhances the overall ambience.

The landscape-rich setting features strategic plantings, hedging, and carefully outlined boundaries, creating a tranquil and inviting atmosphere for residents.

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Construction for the Longhouse is scheduled to commence shortly.

<a href="/developers/winim">WINIM</a> has had a busy start to 2024, launching two luxury projects, <a href="/new-apartments/kleo-mosman-8-12-gurrigal-street-mosman">Kléo Mosman</a>, just 14 apartments on Gurrigal Street, and <a href="/new-apartments/huntington-residences-9-11a-chelmsford-avenue-lutwyche">Huntington Residences</a> in <a href="/new-apartments/cremorne-nsw-2090">Cremorne</a>, another boutique development of just 13 apartments.

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Late last year WINIM <a href="/developments/northbridge-nsw-2063">launched Flo Residences</a> in <a href="/developments/northbridge-nsw-2063">Northbridge</a>, a mix of apartments and townhouses.

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WINIM has had a busy start to 2024, launching two luxury projects in Mosman and Cremorne

WINIM appoint Trescon to build Longhouse St Ives apartments

A local downsizing couple has spent a record $13 million on the penthouse in Podia's new Neutral Bay apartment development, Wirra.

The size of the apartment, at 200 sqm, and the location of&nbsp;<a href="/new-apartments/wirra-neutral-bay">Wirra</a>, on Ben Boyd Road next to <a href="/developments/neutral-bay-nsw-2089">Neutral Bay</a> Village, were the two contributing factors for the couple.

The apartment has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, and parking for three cars. The buyer hadn't initially been searching in Neutral Bay.

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All the penthouse levels have now been snapped up, with 30 per cent of the 20 apartments already sold.

The sale was facilitated by Michelle Dong from Australian Property Group in partnership with Atlas. Dong said the sale underscored the growing demand for high-end living spaces with iconic panoramic city and harbour views in the suburb.&nbsp;

“This sale firmly positions Wirra, Neutral Bay alongside similarly luxurious projects in Sydney’s CBD and Eastern Suburbs,” Dong says.

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Wirra joins Podia’s portfolio of growing projects including the new luxury hotel-apartment development <a href="/new-apartments/the-bonobo-by-raes-byron-bay">The Bonobo by Raes</a>&nbsp;in <a href="/new-apartments/byron-bay-nsw-2481">Byron Bay</a>, in partnership with hotel and hospitality brand, Raes. The project sits&nbsp;opposite Merivale’s hospitality redevelopment of the former Cheeky Monkey’s.

The Bonobo by Raes, under construction and 75 per cent sold, comprises 41 two, three and four-bedroom hotel apartments which are due for completion in the next 12 months.&nbsp;

Podia has also recently purchased a 16,000 sqm mixed-use site in Salt Village, <a href="/new-apartments/kingscliff-nsw-2487">Kingscliff</a> that they are redeveloping into a community-focused precinct which will offer a diverse variety of housing and accommodation options.&nbsp;

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Wirra Neutral Bay, a collaboration between Podia and Centennial, has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="/builders/mhn-design-union">MHNDU</a> with interiors by <a href="/interior-designers/richards-stanisich">Richards Stanisich</a>.&nbsp;

Ultra Building Co will build Wirra, which is slated for completion in late 2025.

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$13 million Wirra penthouse sets Neutral Bay off the plan apartment record

Prominent Sydney developer&nbsp;<a href="/developers/deicorp">Deicorp</a> has released the final units within its <a href="/developments/zetland-nsw-2017">Zetland</a> mixed-use development, Downtown.

The final release, The Arches, completes the 546 apartments the project is set to deliver in the inner-city precinct at 106-116 Epsom Road, on the <a href="/news/nsw/how-deicorps-downtown-is-taking-advantage-of-zetlands-popularity-boom">fringe of the creative suburb Rosebery</a>.

The Arches is characterised by "an iconic archway entrance that transitions to peaceful inner courtyard spaces."

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Designed by architecture giants <a href="/architects/mhn-design-union">MHNDU</a> and <a href="/architects/bvn-architecture">BVN,</a> The Arches offers open floor plans with generous balconies designed to let in ample natural light and enjoy the surrounding views.&nbsp;

Upon completion, <a href="/buildings/downtown-zetland-106-116-epsom-road-zetland">Downtown Zetland</a> will comprise four distinct residential buildings ingeniously connected via laneways, creating a vibrant village where residents can enjoy absolute convenience.

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In addition to the various verdant pathways, the buildings at Downtown will be crowned by rooftop gardens, surrounded by generous lush landscaping.

Downtown has experienced strong buyer demand from both owner-occupiers and investors. As the project nears its completion, inquiries and sales continue to surge.

The Epsom Road, city fringe location has been one of the main drivers in demand at Downtown.&nbsp;

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-deicorps-downtown-is-taking-advantage-of-zetlands-popularity-boom">How Deicorp's Downtown is taking advantage of Zetland's popularity boom</a>

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Downtown is conveniently located just a short stroll to the East Village shopping centre, as well as Green Square Train Station, which will get residents to the CBD in a flash or the airport in just 20 minutes.&nbsp;

The City of <a href="/new-apartments/sydney-nsw">Sydney</a> has also committed $540 million to create world-class community facilities including an innovative new library and plaza, an aquatic centre, many parks and playgrounds, a childcare centre and a creative hub, which upon completion will put residents within five kilometres of 127 parks, cafes and restaurants.&nbsp;

There are now just a handful of apartments left to sell, ahead of Downtown's estimated completion in mid-2024.

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Upon completion, Downtown Zetland will comprise four distinct residential buildings ingeniously connected via laneways, creating a vibrant village where residents can enjoy absolute convenience

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