Local developer Harridan is seeking to turn its Woolloongabba apartment project into the first stage of a broader transformation of Burke Street, using a new 16-storey mixed-use building to establish a greener pedestrian connection toward the rapidly evolving Boggo Road transport and knowledge precinct.

The South East Queensland developer has filed plans for 154 apartments on the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/4-burke-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">southern side of Burke Street</a>, where its proposal has been designed alongside a wider vision by LatStudios for the street.

That vision positions the southern side of Burke Street for buildings of 15 storeys and above, while envisaging lower-rise development of up to five storeys on the northern side to transition into Woolloongabba's existing character housing. It also proposes wider pedestrian verges, deep planting, new street trees and upgrades to the pedestrian approach to Boggo Road Station.

The Harridan development itself has been designed by Brisbane-based Arqus Design and will comprise 154 apartments across 16 storeys. The mix is weighted heavily toward two-bedroom apartments, with 121 proposed alongside 10 one-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom residences. There will typically be around 14 units per floor.

A lower-ground car park and three podium levels will accommodate 156 resident parking spaces, along with visitor and commercial parking. There will also be 154 resident bicycle spaces and 40 visitor bicycle parks.

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Harridan is a family-owned developer and part of the Holmwood Highgate Group, with more than three decades of development activity across South East Queensland. Its portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial property, with current residential projects including Riverbank on Byron in Bulimba, Esperance Residences in Carina and The Precinct at Kinross Road in Thornlands.

Wooloongabba has been popular for apartment developers, particularly since the announcement of the 2032 Summer Olympics games in Brisbane.

While there have been a lot of development applications, it has failed to materialize into real supply.&nbsp;

Sarazin has been the major player in the area. They are under construction at Murcia Residences, on the fringe of East Brisbane and Woolloongabba. They have just launched <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-stanley-residences-woolloongabba-8-trafalgar-street-woolloongabba-qld-4102">The Stanley Residences</a>, in Woolloongabba on Trafalagar Street. They also have Nuage coming soon on the nearby <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nuage-woolloongabba-14-wellington-road-woolloongabba-qld-4102">Wellington Road</a>.

Joel Robinson

First look: Harridan plans Burke Street transformation beside Boggo Road transport hub

IN BRIEF

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	Just three double-storey Sky Homes sit at the top of The Waterline, each with its own private marina berth and rooftop terrace.
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	Construction on The Waterline is complete, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.
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	Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and are priced from $3.65 million.
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Lewis Land has opened the first completed sky home for inspection at Harbour Shores, giving buyers their first opportunity to step inside one of just three double-storey residences crowning The Waterline.

Each sky home comes with its own private marina berth, rooftop terrace and Broadwater views, combining the scale of a larger home with direct access to the boating lifestyle that underpins the wider <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/harbour-shores-biggera-waters-564-oxley-drive-biggera-waters-qld-4216">Harbour Shores</a> masterplan.

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Lewis Land Head of Development Michael Long said the inclusion of a berth with every Sky Home had become increasingly valuable as marina access across the Gold Coast tightened.

“Marina berths are becoming increasingly difficult to secure across the Gold Coast, so including one with every Sky Home makes this a genuinely rare offering,” Long said.

“The private 70-berth marina will accommodate boats up to 12 metres in length and is positioned just 2.5 kilometres from the Broadwater, placing the open ocean only 15 minutes away.

“Being able to step out of your home onto your boat is a rare luxury, and it’s something residents here can look forward to when it opens later this year.”

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The display opening comes as construction completes on The Waterline, with the first residents expected to move in from mid-October.

The three Sky Homes range from 282 sqm to 367 sqm and each feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive kitchens with butler's pantries and large balconies taking in the Broadwater outlook.

Each residence also has three secure basement car spaces and additional storage.

“This is the first opportunity the Gold Coast has had to step into Harbour Shores and see, touch and feel what we’re bringing to life here,” Long said.

“There are only three Sky Homes within The Waterline, ranging in size from 282sqm to 367sqm, with each residence featuring three large bedrooms, three bathrooms, multiple living zones, expansive custom-built kitchens with butler’s pantry, and large balconies capturing Broadwater views.”

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Residents of The Waterline will have access to a private pool, along with Harbour Shores' wider collection of amenity including a lagoon pool, social clubhouse, tennis court, gym, yoga facilities and sauna.

Lewis Land partnered with Studio Collective to furnish the completed display, with the interiors designed to demonstrate how the residences could function as permanent homes rather than simply as show apartments.

Studio Collective Director Melissa Park said the surrounding waterways informed the interiors, but in a more restrained way than a traditional coastal scheme.

“We drew inspiration from the canals and coastal surrounds, but our approach was to interpret that subtly through layered materials and a grounded palette of earthy tones, rather than literal coastal references,” Park said.

“We introduced hero moments of green and teal to reference the surrounding waterways, while mirrored elements help reflect natural light.

“The result is a residence that feels elevated yet comfortable, somewhere buyers can genuinely imagine themselves living, entertaining and unwinding.”

Sky Homes are priced from $3.65 million.

Lewis Land is also offering private marina berths with The Residences, its limited collection of three and four-bedroom villas positioned directly along the Harbour Shores waterfront boardwalk.

Three-bedroom villas are priced from $2.99 million, while four-bedroom residences start from $3.19 million.

Harbour Shores is being marketed by Colliers International.

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Lewis Land opens sky home display as The Waterline completes at Harbour Shores

St Vincent de Paul Society Housing Australia has filed plans for a major mixed-use housing precinct on the southern edge of the North Sydney CBD, adding another significant proposal to a pocket around North Sydn​ey Station that is quickly becoming one of the LGA's busiest development zones.

The State Significant Development Application covers a 5,990 sqm site at <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/1-19-mackenzie-street-lavender-bay-nsw-2060">1-19 MacKenzie Street and 211 Blues Point Road in Lavender Bay</a>, immediately south of Nor​th Sydney Station and between the commercial core and the lower-rise Lavender Bay Heritage Conservation Area.

Designed by Wardle, the proposal would deliver a new residential tower comprising 88 build-to-sell apartments and 19 affordable apartments, alongside a separate co-living building with 57 rooms and a building manager's studio.

It would also see the significant restoration and upgrade of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, the adaptive reuse of the former school building, new parish facilities, retail, a new public square and around 1,000 sqm of publicly accessible open space.

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The project is seeking a concurrent rezoning of the site to R4 High Density Residential and an increase in the maximum building height to allow a tower reaching RL120, or up to 20 storeys. The proposal was progressed through the NSW Government's Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

The build-to-sell component will be weighted toward larger apartments, with just six one-bedroom apartments compared with 31 two-beds, 43 three-beds and eight four-bedroom residences.

The 19 affordable apartments will comprise two studios, 15 one-bedroom apartments and two two-bedroom apartments, taking the total apartment component to 107 residences before the 58 co-living rooms are included.

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Wardle's design for the Vinnies site has sought to negotiate that emerging high-rise context while retaining the lower-scale character of MacKenzie Street and the adjoining heritage conservation area.

The main building adopts a three-storey podium and tower arrangement, with the podium aligned to the ridgeline and front setback of St Francis Xavier Church.&nbsp;Wardle has designed the podium with colonnades, seating, recessed entries and active ground-floor frontages, with sandstone-toned precast concrete and face brick referencing the materiality of the existing church.

The tower then steps back eight metres to the south and six metres to the north before rising in a sculpted form comprising four interlocking quadrants. Wardle has also introduced rounded forms and chamfered corners to reduce the tower's perceived bulk and improve view sharing with neighbouring development sites.

Resident facilities and outdoor areas are planned at the separation between the podium and tower at Level 3, oriented toward Sydney Harbour and the CBD skyline.

The tower itself will feature a glass reinforced concrete facade, with recessed balconies and deep reveals used both to provide shading and privacy and frame views toward the harbour and city. The lower levels take a different architectural approach, using brick and sandstone-toned finishes intended to establish a stronger relationship with St Francis Xavier Church. The Church itself will be conserved and upgraded for its continued use, while the former school building will be adaptively reused as part of the co-living component.

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The proposal adds to an increasingly concentrated pipeline of residential development around Blue Street, MacKenzie Street and Lavender Bay.

Just west of the site, Central Element lodged plans earlier this year for one of the most significant residential developments proposed in Lavender Bay in recent years.

Central Element's SJB-designed scheme at 64-66 Lavender Street and 3-7 Middlemiss Street would deliver 163 apartments across two towers rising 23 and 32 storeys, replacing five existing apartment buildings containing 32 homes. The project also forms part of the Housing Delivery Authority pathway.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-central-element-reveals-lavender-bay-apartment-plans?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener" target="_blank">First look: Central Element reveals Lavender Bay apartment plans</a>

Immediately around North Sy​dney Station, another two significant proposals have emerged at 5 and 15 Blue Street.

Zurich Australian Insurance Properties is seeking to adaptively reuse its longstanding commercial building at 5 Blue Street, directly above North Sydney Station, rather than demolishing the structure.

Its SSDA proposes converting the building into a 14-storey mixed-use development with 62 apartments and 86 co-living rooms, together with ground-floor retail and a major refurbishment of Blue Street Plaza. The application is currently at the Response to Submissions stage.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-zurich-targets-north-sydney-office-conversion-with-148-unit-proposal-above-metro-station">First look: Zurich targets North Sydney office conversion with 148-unit proposal above Metro station</a>

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First look: Vinnies files for 20-storey Lavender Bay apartment tower as North Sydney housing pocket heats up

When the opportunity arose for South Australian developer Palumbo to return to Kent Town, where it had previously delivered East Park Apartments and the East 
Rundle Apartments, it wasn't one the longstanding developer-builder was going to pass up.

The decision was quickly vindicated, with more than 30 apartments sold within the first month of launching <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/royal-apartments-kent-town-2-8-north-terrace-kent-town-sa-5067">Royal Apartments</a> to the market.

The 206-apartment development, which will bring significant new supply to Adelaide's tightly held eastern city fringe, also gives <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/palumbo">Palumbo</a> the opportunity to bring new life to one of Kent Town's most recognisable watering holes.

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Royal Apartments incorporates the historic Royal Hotel, a venue Palumbo Managing Director Daniel Palumbo said has a longstanding connection with the local community.

"Everyone in the area has history with the Royal Hotel," Palumbo told Apartments.com.au.

"It was quite an active pub and social gathering place for locals. We want to bring it back to its former glory."

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The wider development will comprise two residential towers alongside the restored hotel, sitting on North Terrace opposite the Adelaide Park Lands.

For Palumbo, the project also marks a return to familiar territory.

The developer completed East Park Apartments next door more than a decade ago and jumped at the opportunity to develop in Kent Town again when the Royal Hotel site became available.

"The opportunity emerged, and we moved to secure the site," Palumbo said.

"We were approached by the previous landowner, who said they had extensive commitments in Sydney and weren't in a position to deliver the project.

"We took over the site and within six months recut the design scheme to be more in keeping with the type of development we want to bring to Adelaide.

"Now we're on the market and those changes have really resonated with local buyers."

That has translated into a strong start to sales, with 33 apartments transacting in the project's first 35 days.

Palumbo said the early purchaser profile had been consistent with the group's traditional focus on owner-occupiers rather than investor-led apartment stock.

"Local owner-occupiers have always been our market," he said.

"There are always some investors, but we've never developed what would be called traditional development stock. Owner-occupiers are very much our market."

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The buyer mix has been diverse so far, with downsizers and younger professionals both accounting for a significant portion of early sales.

South Australia's current stamp duty settings, which allow&nbsp;eligible homeowners in South Australia aged 60 savings of up to $103,830 on stamp duty when they downsize to a new property valued at up to $2 million,&nbsp;have helped encourage downsizer activity, while younger buyers in their late 20s and early 30s have been attracted to the opportunity to live immediately outside the CBD while still being able to walk into the city.



Location has been a major part of the proposition for both buyer cohorts.

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Royal Apartments sits on North Terrace directly opposite the Adelaide Park Lands, with residents able to walk through the parklands toward the East End, Rundle Street and Rundle Mall.

Apartments have been positioned to capture views across the parklands, Adelaide skyline, Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Hills.

Palumbo believes the scarcity of developable land along this section of the Park Lands makes the site particularly difficult to replicate.

"There's very few allotments on that side that can be developed," he said.

"If this location was in New York and you were sitting on Central Park, you'd be talking about a $60 million apartments."

Royal Apartments will offer a broad mix of residences, ranging from one-bedroom apartments through to four-bedroom sub-penthouses and penthouses.

Current listings include one-bedroom apartments from $680,000, while larger three and four-bedroom residences are priced around $2.5 million.

Residents will have access to a swimming pool, gym, barbecue and recreation areas, residents' lounge and dining space, and a communal deck.

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The apartments will feature generous balconies, while secure parking, bicycle storage and storage cages will also be provided.

A porte-cochère-style arrival and drop-off area has also resonated with buyers, particularly those attracted to being able to walk into the CBD during the day while retaining secure vehicle access at home.

Palumbo is acting as developer, architect and builder on Royal Apartments, continuing the vertically integrated model it has used across its South Australian portfolio.

The group was also behind the $150 million Sofitel Adelaide, the 251-room five-star hotel and residential tower which opened in 2021.

Palumbo said Royal's launch had come at an interesting time for the broader Adelaide apartment market.

Buyer confidence had initially been impacted by uncertainty surrounding the Federal Budget and broader economic conditions, but Palumbo believes sentiment is beginning to improve against a backdrop of significant investment flowing into South Australia.

He pointed to increased activity across defence and resources, including Olympic Dam, as potential long-term drivers of the state's economy and housing market.

"Money is starting to flow into Adeliade, significant amounts as Adelaide bucks the trend of the rest of the country.," Palumbo said.

"There's a lot of activity in the economy over the next decade. I think more investment will come into this market."

Early works on Royal Apartments are expected to commence this year, with major construction activity and cranes anticipated on site from early next year.

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Palumbo's return to Kent Town strikes early chord with buyers

Go-to builder-developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/graya">GRAYA</a> is continuing to bulk out its already impressive and diverse apartment portfolio across South East Queensland. Their latest milestone is securing development approval for Silk, its boutique riverfront apartment development in St Lucia.

The approval clears&nbsp;the way for the team to begin construction planning for the 22-residence project.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/silk-st-lucia-16-18-sandford-street-st-lucia-qld-4067">Silk</a> will rise 15 levels from an 810 sqm site at 16-18 Sandford Street, occupying a prominent bend of the Brisbane River with a prized northern aspect across Orleigh Park toward the Brisbane CBD.

The approved scheme will comprise 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences, continuing GRAYA's move into larger-format apartment developments targeting Brisbane's prestige owner-occupier market.

The project has been designed around the site's broad river frontage and dual-direction views, with GRAYA prioritising larger residences, privacy and outlook over apartment yield.

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GRAYA Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Rob Gray said the project had been shaped around local homeowners wanting to remain in St Lucia without maintaining a traditional family home.

"St Lucia is one of those suburbs people do not want to leave," Gray said.

"They know the river, the trees, UQ, the golf course, Toowong and Indooroopilly, and that familiarity is hard to replace.

"True riverfront opportunities here are exceptionally scarce. What we have designed at Silk is a way to stay in the suburb people love, with the scale and privacy of a private home and far less to maintain.

"This is not typical apartment product. It is a proper home on the river, and that is exactly what this market has been missing."

The approval comes as new apartment development continues to increase across the St Lucia and neighbouring Toowong corridor, although direct riverfront sites remain considerably more tightly held.

GRAYA Co-founder and Managing Director Andrew Gray said securing the approval had removed a significant element of development risk from Silk.

"Genuine riverfront sites of this quality in St Lucia are not something that comes up regularly," Gray said.

"The approval removes a substantial layer of execution risk, and the location underwrites demand in a way very few inner-city sites can.

"The fundamentals here are as strong as anything we have assessed in Brisbane."

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Silk will see GRAYA return to a stretch of the Brisbane River where it already has recent construction experience. The vertically integrated group recently completed ARC in neighbouring Toowong as builder for developer Spyre, delivering the riverfront project on a constrained site.

GRAYA will take a different role at Silk, controlling the project from design and development through construction and aftercare under its vertically integrated model.

The development will include a gym and resident leisure areas at ground level, integrated with the river's edge.

Silk joins a growing pipeline for GRAYA across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which includes Enclave, The Gallery, Coral and Ripple.

The developer-builder has also recently lodged plans for its largest project to date, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-silo-19-chester-street-newstead-qld-4006">The Silo</a>, a proposed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/graya-buys-frasers-newstead-site-plans-the-silo-between-james-street-and-gasworks-precincts">$700 million mixed-use development</a> in Brisbane's James Street precinct.

Silk is expected to predominantly target local owner-occupiers and prestige buyers seeking a permanent riverfront home in Brisbane's inner west.

Registrations of interest are now open, with further details on the project and construction program to be released as it progresses.

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<h2>SILK PROJECT FACTS</h2>

Developer-builder: GRAYA

Project: Silk

Location: 16-18 Sandford Street, St Lucia

Apartments: 22

Built form: 15 levels

Site: 810 sqm riverfront holding

Mix: 16 split-floor and six full-floor residences

Status: Development approved

Next step: Construction planning underway

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GRAYA greenlit for riverfront St Lucia apartment development, Silk

Sydney off the plan apartments

Prominent developer Fortis is set to develop its first project in <a href="/developments/elizabeth-bay-nsw-2011">Elizabeth Bay</a>, filing plans for two strikingly distinctive buildings on two of the harbourside suburb's best streets.

Regency House, on an amalgamated 1,464 sqm block across 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue, will comprise two Smart Studio-designed buildings which will home 22 apartments.

The $23.25 million project will see two early 1970s, freestanding flat buildings demolished to make way for the two buildings. The two current buildings, which home 30 strata-title apartments, are not heritage-listed, but&nbsp;identified as a "Neutral Item" under the Sydney Development Control Plan 2012.

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The plans are for three two-bedroom apartments, 18 three-bedroom units, and a sole four-bedroom apartment, which will span 279 sqm.

The two-bed apartments start from 87 sqm and the three-bedroom apartments range from 141 sqm to 229 sqm.

27 parking spaces will be provided for the 22 residences, eight with EV charging but the other 19 with the provision to add at a later date.

Private rooftop terraces for the penthouses of 10 Onslow and 21C Billyard will have barbecue and lounge areas and private pools.

Smart Design Studio wrote in their Design Statement submitted to the City of Sydney that they took into consideration the immediate neighbourhood, which has many inter-war Art Deco functionalist style buildings, when designing the project.

"This refers to an era with predominantly clinker brick apartments of different red, brown tones, form, texture, protrusion, and geometry. Including a variety of brick bonds with decorative motifs in horizontal and parallel lines. This makes this material quality not only unique for its brickwork but moreover the craftsmanship of the time. This is something we examined in our report and employed in our design principles and proposed brickwork."

They say the north-facing facades from Billyard Street are&nbsp;characterised by simple geometric massing,&nbsp;undulating horizontally expressed curves and strong restrained vertical lines, while the Onslow Street south-facing facades are characteristic by their “punched window” expression.

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The project is nearby Elizabeth Bay landmark houses including Boomerang, Tresco, Kincoppal and Ashton. Smart said the existing buildings do not make a positive contribution to the Elizabeth Bay area and demolition would not have a detremental impact on the established character of heritage zone.

"The proposed development will sit well within the existing context, external form and materiality and will not compromise the heritage character of area."

Fortis have a significant pipeline of both residential and commercial projects across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Earlier this year they submitted a development application for their first Queensland project, a high-end tower in Brisbane's affluent riverside suburb Kangaroo Point.

<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-fortis-propose-full-floor-apartments-at-first-brisbane-apartment-development">Exclusive first look: Fortis propose full floor apartments at first Brisbane apartment development</a>

The project, on an amalgamated 1,464 sqm block across 10 Onslow Avenue and 21C Billyard Avenue, will comprise two Smart Studio-designed buildings which will home 22 apartments

Fortis file Regency House, Elizabeth Bay apartment development plans

The famous Kings Cross intersection, crowned by the iconic looping Coca-Cola sign, is a cherished landmark etched into Sydney's collective memory.

It's been a permanent fixture since the mid 1970s, while the neighbouring apartment tower, Horizon by Harry Seidler, is one of Sydney's, if not Australia's, most notable buildings.

It was important for developer Greenland Australia to bring something iconic to the renowned intersection, the gateway to Kings Cross.

Their Victoria Street glass tower, Omnia, completed in 2018, serves as a modern counterpart to the historic area. The tower stands as a curvaceous hourglass on a tiled podium, an elegant nod to the renowned Coca-Cola sign.

The development, completed at the end of 2018, finds its home on the grounds of the former Crest Hotel. The metamorphosis from a hotel accommodation to luxurious residential living required substantial transformation, encompassing partial demolition of existing structures, combined with significant alterations and additions.

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Designed by the award-winning architects Durbach Block Jaggers, in collaboration with interior designers SJB, Omnia is home to 135 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

Each benefits from&nbsp;panoramic vistas that stretch across the Sydney CBD skyline to the west, while to the east, views of Elizabeth Bay, Watsons Bay, and the iconic North and South Heads are on offer.&nbsp;Many of the apartments offer dual-level layouts and L-shaped sections, with the design strategy also welcoming an abundance of natural light into each.&nbsp;

The ground floor boasts a supermarket and specialty retail stores, while level one houses a selection of outlets.A lobby concierge and state-of-the-art security system enhance the sense of comfort and exclusivity, while below ground a basement car park caters to the residents' and business owners' needs.

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Omnia presents manicured open-air podium gardens, adorned with lush greenery and barbecue facilities.&nbsp;A communal garden also occupies the space between the podium and tower,&nbsp;not only beautifying the streetscape but also invigorating the grand intersection with life and lush landscapes.

The strategic location places residents within a stone's throw from the Kings Cross train station or a 10-minute walk from the heart of Sydney's CBD.

Top-tier restaurants such as Ms G’s, The Butler, Cho Cho San, and Apollo, along with the Woolloomooloo Wharf dining precinct, beckon food aficionados, while recreational facilities like Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton Pool, Rushcutters Bay Park, and Centennial Park are also within proximity.&nbsp;

For families, Omnia's proximity to prestigious institutions including St Vincent’s Potts Point, Ascham Girls, Cranbrook, and Scots College offers a compelling advantage.

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Their Victoria Street glass tower, Omnia, completed in 2018, serves as a modern counterpart to the historic area


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From hotel to high-end apartments: The transformation of the Kings Cross Crest Hotel into Omnia

Nestled on the border of Roseville village and the commercial hub of Chatswood, DASCO's newest apartment development One Rose offers an exceptional location that seamlessly blends urban vitality with suburban tranquility.

The residential development provides residents with the best of both worlds, boasting a peaceful lifestyle while enjoying the convenience and vibrancy of one of Sydney's most thriving urban centres, with proximity to major amenities and transportation links.

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Roseville has long been regarded as a family friendly suburb, predominantly due to the fact over two thirds of dwellings in the suburb are houses, and it's near a number of some of the best schools in the state.

Commuting to and from the Sydney CBD is simple with both the Roseville Train Station and Chatswood Interchange in close proximity to One Rose. The train takes just 25 minutes into the city centre.

It's well connected to shopping precincts such as Chatswood Chase and Roseville Village, which offer both high-end retailers and daily essentials.&nbsp;

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For dining and entertainment, the surrounding area offers a diverse array of options. There's Calibrate Coffee which is just under a 10-minute walk, or the up-scale French restaurant&nbsp;Saveur which is also just a short stroll away from One Rose.

Residents can catch a show at The Concourse, or experience the latest movies at Roseville Cinemas.&nbsp;

Roseville is known for it's abundance of greenery, with a number of parks and recreational facilities just moments from the development. Residents can relish the green spaces of Beauchamp Park and Blue Gum Reserve, or take a swing at Chatswood Golf Club and Castlecove Golf Club within minutes of leaving One Rose.&nbsp;

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The residential development provides residents with the best of both worlds, boasting a peaceful lifestyle while enjoying the convenience and vibrancy of one of Sydney's most thriving urban centres

Delivering a balance of urban and suburban living: How One Rose takes advantage of its Roseville location

Leading Australian property group Aqualand is in the early stages of planning its first build to rent project, with the company adding the burgeoning housing model to its portfolio to assist in easing Sydney’s high-quality rental shortage.

The project, which is planned to be built on the site of Aqualand’s existing commercial building at 146 Arthur Street in <a href="/developments/north-sydney-nsw">North Sydney</a>, has recently had a Secretary’s Environmental&nbsp;Assessment Requirements (SEARs) application issued.

The proposed 40-storey project will see around 300 apartments available for rent above a lively ground floor retail and commercial precinct in the heart of the rejuvenated North Sydney CBD, just 400 metres from North Sydney Station and 250 metres from the future Victoria Cross Metro Station.

Aqualand sees the move of adding build to rent to its growing range of property offerings as a natural pivot to help alleviate the restricted rental market, which is an increasingly important segment of the local housing sector, by helping to address the rising demand for rentable, high quality and professionally managed residences.

“We look forward to being committed to our future residents by providing them with a high-quality rental product with a large range of amenities and services designed to elevate their lifestyle experiences and create a strong sense of community,"&nbsp;Jin Lin, Aqualand’s Group Managing Director, said.

The redevelopment will include a&nbsp;sky deck, lounge area/bar, pool, gym, workspaces and communal dining room.

“Given the model’s popularity overseas, we’re keen to see it grow here, where there’s a growing need for local residents to secure long-term tenancies that offer a large range of amenities,” Lin added.

“Whilst the preference for rented accommodation has traditionally been strong with younger generations, the demand for high quality rental product now spans across multiple generations.

“We are already deeply committed to the North Sydney council area, as evidenced by our AURA by Aqualand residential project at 168 Walker Street, which is set to open in mid-2024, and our award-winning BLUE at Lavender Bay which was completed in 2021.

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"We also have other commercial assets in North Sydney, including 15 Blue Street and 132 Arthur Street, which are potential future redevelopment sites. Etymon Projects, the lifestyle and hospitality brand in the Aqualand Group, is bringing world-class hospitality venues to the North Sydney market with Loulou Bistro in Milsons Point, Poetica opening soon at 1 Denison Street and four new venues planned at AURA to open next year.

“These key projects are set to make a significant contribution to the vibrancy of the 18-hour economy in this important CBD precinct, which is in the midst of a major rejuvenation.”

Aqualand make first play in build to rent sector in North Sydney

Sydney's Hills District is abuzz with development activity of late. The work around the Hills Showground precinct has stolen much of the show in the local area, but Norwest, the new suburb only established five years ago, is starting to attract attention.

Haitchin Property Group have been working on Infinity Park, their Norwest masterplan, since securing approval in 2019. It includes 290 apartments across three distinct buildings.

The Marque tower, soaring 25 levels, and the low-rise Alpha and Omega buildings, home a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, with extensive amenity featuring throughout the large Maitland Place site.

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At its heart is a sprawling tropical lagoon pool, the largest of its kind in the Hills District, winds through the lush landscaping. There's around 7,650 sqm of green space throughout the development.

PRD Norwest Managing Director David Inkster says what has been an attractive proposition for buyers in the provision of a car space in every apartment. The larger&nbsp;two and three-bedroom units offer two car spaces.

Inkster says it's essential to have a car when living in the Hills, even with the newly operational Metro Stations.

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Award-winning&nbsp;architects Turner have designed Infinity Park, which is slated for completion by mid-2025, while the sole commercial building will be complete in mid-2024.

The Marque building, the tallest of the three, seamlessly integrates with the natural surroundings through its organic curved balconies and balustrades, creating a harmonious dialogue between the edifice and its environment.&nbsp;

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The project has received strong interest from local downsizers not wanting to miss out on the opportunity to live at Infinity Park, Inkster says.

"Infinity Park is certainly one of the most premium mixed-use communities in Norwest."

The project is located at one of the highest points in Norwest, offering residents views that span from the city skyline to the Blue Mountains.

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The project is located at one of the highest points in Norwest, offering residents views that span from the city skyline to the Blue Mountains

What's driving buyers to Norwest masterplan, Infinity Park

Aligning with the City of Sydney’s strategy of transforming inner-city urban precincts, Surry Hills Village will deliver the regeneration of a 1.2-hectare site to meet the needs of locals and visitors.

SJB Director Adam Haddow, one of the architects involved in designing TOGA's Surry Hills Village, has lived and worked in the area for 20 years, saying Surry Hills is his village.&nbsp;

Haddow thinks the project will&nbsp;add to the local landscape a sense of renewal and reinvigoration.

"One of the things we love about Surry Hills is walking through small laneways and down and finding new spaces and this will become a part of that experience of finding new things and experience of kind of tripping over a&nbsp;new space, or finding your most favourite restaurant or bar without even knowing it's there," Haddow said.&nbsp;

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Surry Hills Village will comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom residence, designed with rare vision and clarity, offering space, amenity and upmarket finishes customary only in the finest private homes.

"I think one of the most important things about mixed use projects is you get a diversity of offering so you'll have commercial office space, you have retail space, you have residential space, getting that mix of residents and visitors is incredibly important to ensuring that they feed off each other and they give each other energy."

The vibrant market-style address will extend a new story to a whole new part of the city, with a range of&nbsp;green spaces, retail spaces and dining spaces also incorporated, including&nbsp;a Coles Supermarket and Vintage Cellars.

"From fashion boutiques to homewares, the retail offering within the Village is designed to nourish and complement the lives of residents, bringing together specialist producers, sellers and curators," Haddow said.

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"So our opportunity with doing this this project is that we can start to get people coming across the site&nbsp;together, so we weave it back in so the activity that you get from around the streets actually starts to inject itself on the site again, and vice versa, the activity of the site helps to reinvigorate the streets of Surry Hill," he added.&nbsp;

Haddow noted the challenge in designing Surry Hills Village was about&nbsp;finding a balance between the activity of the streets scape and a sense of quietness and reprieve in the green spaces that existed above.

"So that you can you can immerse yourself in that green space and you can feel a thousand kilometres away from anywhere, we wanted to give you that opportunity of&nbsp;having the activity of the ground and the quietness and sanctuary of above."

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Featuring the heritage brickwork of the former Bank of NSW’s façade, Surry Hills Village draws on and weaves within the aspects of its surroundings.

Nestled in the heart of Surry Hills, the development aims to capture and celebrate the suburb’s vibrancy and variety, referring to its local terrace house architecture, many and varied eateries and bars, colourful people and unique city fringe location located between Centennial Park and the CBD.

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SJB Director Adam Haddow has lived and worked in the area for 20 years, saying Surry Hills is his village. 

How SJB created a new haven in Surry Hills with Surry Hills Village precinct

Meriton are in the midst of developing what will be one of the tallest suburban structures in the country.&nbsp;

The Harry Triguboff-led development group are currently building Trilogy, a three-tower Macquarie Park project where the tallest building will soar 59 levels.&nbsp;

Situated on a premier island site adjacent to the Lane Cove National Park, Trilogy offers an ideal location just a stone's throw away from the bustling Macquarie Park Business Centre, the second-largest business district in New South Wales.

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There are a mix of one, one plus multi-purpose-room, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, with 70 percent of them to occupy a coveted corner position. Some apartments even feature semi-enclosed balconies, providing the ideal spot to take in the never-to-be-built-out vistas over the National Park, the CBD and surrounding district.&nbsp;

Residents can relish a host of amenities within the central podium garden, such as a barbecue pavilion, kids' nature play space equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, community gardens, and an outdoor fitness station.

Locking in today's price is an appealing prospect for buyers, ensuring protection against potential future construction cost increases. Moreover, Meriton Finance approval before the exchange guarantees a smooth settlement process.

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Meriton Property Finance offers a fixed interest rate of 5.5 per cent for three years, with up to 90 per cent financing of the purchase price and no valuation required.&nbsp;

First home buyers are also exempt from paying Stamp Duty on properties under $800,000, with a partial duty applicable for properties priced between $800,000 and $1 million.

Adding to the allure, Trilogy also presents a vibrant new retail destination, complete with restaurants, cafes, and a 120-place childcare centre.

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The development's impressive double-height lobbies welcome residents and visitors, while the provision of bicycle parking showcases a commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly living.

Trilogy ensures convenience with a dedicated onsite building manager, high-speed smart lifts, parcel lockers, and the option to upgrade car spaces with affordable EV car chargers.

Meriton's commitment to sustainable living continues with the provision of cheaper energy through Meriton Energy and individual smart water meters, maximising savings for residents.

Trilogy is slated for completion in 2025.

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The Harry Triguboff-led development group are currently building Trilogy, a three-tower Macquarie Park project where the tallest building will soar 59 levels

Meriton reach for the sky at Trilogy, Macquarie Park apartment development

Just over a decade ago, only around 3,000 people called Sydney's inner-city suburb Zetland home.

Fast forward 10 years and the population has spiked by 230 per cent, with government infrastructure and the appeal of living in Sydney's inner-fringe saw investors, renters, and prospective home buyers look to the small 0.3 square kilometre suburb.

The spike is no doubt in part to the revolution of Green Square, the new $13 billion precinct that's been particularly popular with Millenials due to its proximity to the city and relative affordability in comparison to other city fringe suburbs.

There's also the $106 million Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation which has been a focal point of the community since opening in 2021.

Recognising the emergence of Zetland was prominent Sydney developer builder Deicorp, who in 2020 paid $140 million for a 2.16-hectare site on Epsom Road, on the fringe of Green Square.

That's exactly what they've done with Downtown, their striking mixed-use development at 106-116 Epsom Road, on the fringe of the creative suburb Rosebery.

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They had architecture giants MHNDU and BVN work together to create four distinct residential buildings homing 546 one, two and three-bedroom apartments.

The Epsom Road, city fringe location has been one of the main drivers in demand at Downtown.

Green Square Station is just an eight-minute walk, while the Eastern Distributor is even closer.

Within a short walk from Downtown residents will find a number of dining options including&nbsp;Buku Eatery, Social Society, Treetop Cafe, Cicco and Lucio Pizzeria and Village Crown.

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The nearby Alexandria is home to further popular eateries like&nbsp;South Dowling Sandwiches,&nbsp;Textbook Boulangerie Patisserie, and Sushi Jones Japanese Bistro, while the well-known Kepos Street Kitchen can be found in the nearby Redfern.&nbsp;

East Village Shopping Centre is located at the northern end of Zetland. That boasts over 60 convenience food and lifestyle shops.

Residents are within proximity to prestigious golf courses, racecourses, and sporting stadiums, including Moore Park Golf Course, Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney Football Stadium, and the historic SCG.

The inner east location puts Downtown residents within easy access of the beaches to the east, or Sydney's thriving inner west, with Newtown's King Street not far.

There are six parks within three kilometres of Downtown, 12 educational establishments within two kilometres, and 127 parks and green cafes with five kilometres.

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Recognising the emergence of Zetland was prominent Sydney developer builder Deicorp, who in 2020 paid $140 million for a 2.16-hectare site on Epsom Road, on the fringe of Green Square.

How Deicorp's Downtown is taking advantage of Zetland's popularity boom

Piety's completed ONE The Waterfront apartment development stands as one of the most striking buildings in Wentworth Point, one of the last remaining new foreshore suburbs on Sydney Harbour.

It was 2015 when Piety secured what was just derelict industrial land. They went about creating what is now a sought-after precinct in an ideal waterfront location which has a number of different commuting options to the city.

ONE The Waterfront is perfectly positioned on Amalfi Drive, a stone's throw from Homebush Bay, across the water from Rhodes, and a short walk from the Olympic Park Train Station.

A waterfront location is nothing without a ferry link. ONE The Waterfront residents are less than a kilometre away from the Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Terminal which has ferries regularly cruising into Circular Quay. That commute takes just over 20 minutes.

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While there's a bus stop right outside ONE The Waterfront, there's even future upside for residents, with the proposed light rail link between Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park, via Parramatta, set to add yet another commuting option.

The Wentworth Point Promenade runs along the water to the&nbsp;330-metre-long Bennelong footbridge which connects Wentworth Point to Rhodes where there's more riverfront walks.

Closer to home is shopping centre Marina Square, near the ferry wharf and the Wentworth Point Public School. That homes over 15 different eateries, as well as convenient amenity such as a Coles, Anytime Fitness, medical centre, a spa, kids cafe, and the cool cocktail bar The Dancing Bear.

The area's amenity quotient is further amplified by Australia's largest urban parklands, which boast an unmatched 35 kilometres of cycleways. There's also the nearby state-of-the-art Pulse Club and the expansive open spaces of Bay Park, providing further recreational options.&nbsp;

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Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/why-were-onto-our-third-one-the-waterfront-apartment-in-wentworth-point-urban-buyer-q-a">Why we're onto our third ONE The Waterfront apartment in Wentworth Point: Urban Buyer Q&amp;A</a>

Those seeking relaxation can indulge in a movie night at the private screening room in ONE The Waterfront's Club One private lounge. Residents will also have access to resort-like private facilities such as an open-air rooftop cinema, a huge swimming pool, tennis courts and rooftop gardens.

For families, the benefits of living at ONE The Waterfront extend to the proximity of highly regarded public and private schools, the University of Western Sydney, and multiple childcare centres, making it an ideal place to raise children with access to quality education.

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How Piety's ONE The Waterfront apartments fit into their Wentworth Point locale

Work recently wrapped up at Granville Place, the vibrant urban village in the heart of Granville at&nbsp;14-38 Cowper Street.&nbsp;

Granville Place was developed&nbsp;by SHOKAI Ausbao, the Australian arm of the SHOKAI Group and the team&nbsp;behind Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, in collaboration with Australian development and investment group Develotek.

The development comprises three residential towers, which home 619 apartments designed by&nbsp;Marchese Partners.

Ready for immediate occupancy, the recently completed one, two and three-bedroom apartments were constructed by top-tier Australian builders, Parkview Constructions.&nbsp;

One of the key advantages of Granville Place is its unparalleled access to amenities and services, including the newly created 1,400 sqm public park and 3,600 sqm residents-only podium resort.&nbsp;

The centrepiece of the urban village is the Granville Place shopping centre,&nbsp; with a Woolworths Metro, medical centre, childcare facility, gym, alfresco cafes, iconic restaurants, and various retail stores, residents will have everything they need at their doorstep.&nbsp;

Outdoor play spaces are just one minute away as well, providing quick access to recreational opportunities, while proximity to the train station allows for easy commuting, with just one step to catch a train and one more stop to reach Parramatta Station. Residents are also only a short walk away from the library and swimming pool, as well as a range of high-quality educational options.&nbsp;

The apartment buildings themselves boast an array of living options, with street-front and podium apartments, terrace garden homes, or elevated urban tower residences. The upgraded footpaths and public domain leading to the station and marketplace retail area enhance the overall living experience, while still maintaining a distinct traditional village feel.

Each apartment adjoins to a generously-proportioned balcony, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Select&nbsp;apartments even feature unique bay windows, while full-size sovereign spatial kitchens come complete with Caesar stone benchtops and splashbacks, as well as Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances.

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The development8 comprises three residential towers, which home 619 apartments designed by Marchese Partners

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