Sun Property Group (SPG) has taken a major step to reinforce its commitment to consumer trust by securing Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) from Resilience Insurance for its nearly completed Willoughby development on Sydney’s Lower North Shore.

The boutique project, Aurora, comprising 12 apartments and a ground-floor commercial space, is one of few in the region to adopt the forward-thinking insurance model—offering a point of difference in a competitive market.

For Cameron Johnson, General Manager at Sun Property Group, the decision to adopt LDI was rooted in the company’s long-standing philosophy of maintaining a highly personalised relationship with its end users.

“We’ve always taken ownership over our product,” Johnson said. “Introducing LDI is not just about peace of mind for the buyer—it’s about raising the internal bar. It becomes the baseline for how we do things going forward.”

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While hundreds of developers and builders have taken out an LDI policy from Resilience Insurance, the insurance is still relatively new to Australia. Johnson says he sees significant future potential with LDI nationwide, with both&nbsp;regulatory and market frameworks starting to evolve to support its wider use in class two buildings.

“When we started the Willoughby project, LDI was still just a concept being floated by the Building Commissioner’s office," Johnson says.

"Delays in the construction timeline gave us the unique opportunity to adopt it as the product became more available in late 2023."

That timing aligned with a shift in construction contractors on the project, which opened the door for a more collaborative and considered implementation of the insurance. According to Johnson, Resilience Insurance was proactive and solution-oriented.

“It wasn’t just about us buying a product off the shelf. It was a dialogue—how can we work together to deliver something that meets both of our needs?” he added.

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LDI covers major structural defects for up to 10 years post-completion and offers an alternative to the traditional developer bond held under the Department of Fair Trading’s scheme. SPG prudently factor in a two per cent cost profile for such measures into its feasibility, treating it as “business as usual.”

“What LDI does is show the consumer that we’re front-ending our responsibilities—design, delivery, documentation, execution. That whole chain of custody is assessed and independently reviewed throughout construction. It’s a rubber stamp on quality,” Johnson said.

In a region where no other nearby developments currently carry LDI, the move also creates a market differentiator. While some projects may carry an iCIRT rating, few offer the depth of protection and oversight that LDI provides, especially outside of publicly listed organisations.

Aurora is being brought to market by Henry Burke of McGrath Projects. With the recent cut in interest rates Burke expects that many first home buyers and investors will jump at the chance to buy in Aurora due to its convenient location, fantastic retail amenity, picturesque parks with leafy walks, and excellent transport connections with only one stop to Sydney CBD. He expects a local owner-occupier to secure the standout penthouse which offers 175 sqm of internal space and further 200 sqm of outdoor space.

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Johnson says Aurora residents will not only benefit from the first right insurance policy, which means action is taken immediately rather than often long and complicated battles as developers and builders point fingers at each other as to who created the issue, but from how it can benefit the strata communities of the building.

Many buyers, especially first-time apartment owners, have limited understanding of shared infrastructure or the responsibilities of Owners Corporations. LDI adds an important layer of education, structure, and protection.

“People want to move in and enjoy what they’ve bought. But when things go wrong, that’s when emotions and stress levels rise. The insurance policy gives owners a clearer path to resolution—an assured, regulated compensation process. It also helps equip owners and managers with the knowledge they need to maintain the building properly.”

The insurance includes tools such as service penetration matrices and access documentation—going far beyond standard build drawings. Johnson says it’s about delivering not just a home, but a sustainable, manageable asset.

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Sun Property Group continues to build on its strong track record across Sydney’s Lower North Shore, with an upcoming major development of its Bowen Street, Chatswood landholdings and additional projects underway in Melbourne. The team recently completed its debut Melbourne apartment project, The Brookville in Toorak, showcasing their commitment to delivering high-quality, design-led communities.

In a region where no other nearby developments currently carry LDI, the move also creates a market differentiator

Joel Robinson

Sun Property Group approaches completion of Willoughby's first apartment development with 10-year Latent Defects Insurance

Renowned developer-builder DASCO has unveiled its much-anticipated new development in the heart of Epping.

The architectural brief for Turner Studio was to “create a community where residents are completely immersed in a paradise for the senses.”

The result is <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/senso-epping-242-244-beecroft-road-epping-nsw-2121">Senso</a>, a series of buildings that have been oriented around an unrepeatable 10,000 sqm-plus site to create a facility-laden, landscape-first precinct, something of which Epping and its surrounds have not seen before.

There are 479 apartments available in a variety of floorplans across the five buildings, a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments in addition to a curated penthouse collection.

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The apartments have been designed to appeal to the owner-occupier market, with generous floorplans, premium materials, and optional upgrades including integrated refrigeration, bespoke joinery, and motorised blinds.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/dasco-australia">DASCO</a>, who builds its own developments, is once again bringing peace of mind to its clients by taking the 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy offered by Resilience Insurance, which protects buyers against any structural or waterproofing issues for 10 years post completion of the building. This insurance can only be taken out by the builder or developer and not by individual apartment owners.

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DASCO is known for creating more than just apartments — they create places where people connect. Senso will have over 4,000 sqm of resort-inspired communal amenity in the form of two rooftop pools, a celestial outdoor cinema, wellness club, sensory walk, and an observation deck, in addition to multiple BBQ and outdoor communal areas on multiple levels, intended to deliver a complete lifestyle offering within the residential environment.

There will be over 800 sqm of retail space on street level, which will likely be run as hospitality venues.

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Located adjacent to the new Epping Town Centre masterplan, and just a five-minute walk from Epping Metro Station, Senso offers seamless access to Macquarie Park, Chatswood and the Sydney CBD. Families who are interested in the large two- and three-bedroom apartments are within proximity to several regarded educational institutions including Macquarie University, James Ruse Agricultural High, and Cheltenham Girls School.

The project also leverages Epping’s growing dining and retail precinct, proximity to Macquarie Centre, and access to natural assets including Terrys Creek walking trails and Boronia Park.

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With a 33-year track record and over 7,000 dwellings delivered, DASCO continues to develop and build; a business model that enables integrated delivery and peace of mind, especially when Senso is backed by Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), providing 10 years of protection for buyers at no additional cost.

The launch of Senso Epping reinforces DASCO’s active pipeline of Sydney-based developments at a time when the market is increasingly focused on owner-occupier appeal, delivery confidence, and long-term quality.

DASCO is partnering on Senso Epping with leading Australian alternative asset management firm Metrics, which has more than $30 billion in assets under management.

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DASCO reveals Senso, Epping’s first resort-style apartment development

Preliminary data by research giant Charter Keck Cramer reveals a 54 per cent decline in Build to Sell apartments across Australia's capital cities, while the Build to Rent boom continues with a 378 per cent increase over the last five years.

Charter Keck Cramer's upcoming National State of the Market Report - Key Metropolitan Areas, scheduled for release in September, will reveal&nbsp;a dramatic transformation in apartment supply patterns across Australia's capital cities between FY2016-2020 and FY2021-2025.

The Build to Sell (BTS) apartment sector has experienced a substantial contraction, with total supply falling by 54 per cent compared to the previous five-year period. The decline represents a reduction of 149,200 apartments across all capital cities.

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Sydney led the downturn with a decrease of 73,600 apartments, followed by Melbourne (-42,800) and Brisbane (-26,800). Perth and Adelaide also recorded significant declines of 6,400 and 2,400 apartments respectively. Only Gold Coast and Canberra bucked the trend, with modest increases of 500 and 2,300 apartments.

In stark contrast, the Build to Rent (BTR) sector has emerged as a major force in the apartment market, recording a remarkable 378% increase in supply. This growth added 8,590 apartments across the capital cities during FY2021-2025. Melbourne dominated BTR growth with 6,160 additional apartments, while Sydney contributed 2,100 units. Brisbane and Canberra also recorded growth of 800 and 330 apartments respectively. Gold Coast and Perth recorded minor declines, while Adelaide maintained steady levels.

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“These preliminary findings indicate a fundamental shift in Australia's apartment development landscape, with traditional Build to Sell models giving way to institutional Build to Rent developments,” said Richard Temlett, Charter Keck Cramer’s National Executive Director of Research.

"This transition reflects changing investor preferences, regulatory environments and housing affordability challenges across major metropolitan areas.”

The complete Charter Keck Cramer National State of the Market Report – Key Metropolitan Areas will provide comprehensive analysis of these trends, their underlying drivers and implications for developers, investors and policymakers when released in September.

Build to Sell apartment supply drops 54% in five years across Australian capital cities

Verso Development Group is seeking to bring over 1,100 apartments to the heart of Brisbane's Toowong, with plans filed for a $1 billion, triple tower development known as Toowong Central.

The landmark urban regeneration project "aims to reshape the core of Brisbane’s inner-west riverside suburb."

Covering over 1.4-hectares across&nbsp;Sherwood Road, High Street, and Jephson Street, Toowong Central has been designed by KHA and will comprise three towers rising 49, 55, and 58 levels.

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According to the Urban Context Report prepared by Urbis, Toowong Central is positioned as a “city-defining precinct reclaiming Toowong as ‘the best destination in the west’,” with a vision to deliver density differently, strengthen Toowong’s identity, and lead subtropical urban design.

There will be a wide range of apartment configurations, from one-bedrooms to five-bedroom penthouses, as well as short-term accomodation offerings. The design prioritises pedestrian permeability, with an activated public realm featuring a central civic plaza, laneways, and street-level retail and dining.

“The central square’s structure, programming, scale and location creates a social anchor - shaped by its edges, flexible for use, and animated by a diversity of experiences throughout the day and into the evening,” the Urban Context Report noted, reinforcing the project's ambition to become a vibrant community destination.

Design excellence was pursued through an international design competition, attracting entries from renowned practices such as UNStudio and BIG. KHA’s winning design distinguished itself with a ceremonial approach to the public realm, integrating terraces, tiered seating, and green infrastructure to promote social interaction and resilience.

The development builds upon two existing approvals: the 25- and 20-storey towers of the Aviary Toowong proposal, and a separate 25- and 24-storey approval at 88 Jephson Street. Consolidation of these fragmented landholdings under a precinct-wide approach allows for increased community value and cohesive urban integration.

Urbis Director Nicholas Stevenson said Toowong Central will bridge the gap in Toowong's current experience, unlocking the potential of the wider precinct.

"Overcoming experiential constraints and leveraging contextual advantages – Toowong Central will redefine Brisbane's inner west.”

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Toowong Central’s ambition extends beyond residential and commercial outcomes. Uses under consideration include a world-class hotel, university facilities, a museum, and health and wellness services, reflecting its role as a western gateway to Brisbane’s growing innovation corridor between the CBD and the University of Queensland.

Urbis Managing Partner James Tuma said Brisbane has no greater opportunity to showcase the future of urban living than Toowong – a sustainable, economically vibrant, and people-centric place that embodies the best of Brisbane.

[The plans] gives us a glimpse into our future as a globally relevant, youthful, entrepreneurial, and distinctly subtropical city.”

$1 billion Toowong Central to deliver 1,100 apartments to undersupplied Brisbane market

In <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/runaway-bay-qld-4216">Runaway Bay</a>, new townhouse-scale waterfront residences are rare - but ones built to the standards found on Sovereign Island are almost unheard of.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-townhouses/ocean-suites-on-jennifer-10-12-jennifer-avenue-runaway-bay-qld-4216">Ocean Suites on Jennifer</a>&nbsp;changes that, delivering a calibre of construction and detailing that places its seven villas well above the typical market offering in this northern Gold Coast pocket.

Ocean Suites on Jennifer will be move-in ready before Christmas this year, giving buyers the chance to spend the summer on the water in one of Runaway Bay’s rare new waterfront residences.&nbsp;

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The development is a collaboration between <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/stuart-osman">Stuart Osman Design</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/sand-side-developments">Sand Side Developments</a>, with construction by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/alroe-constructions">Alroe Constructions</a>.

Architect Stuart Osman says the intent from the outset was to create a home people would be drawn to. “When you build anything, the design is to make you want to go hang out in this house,” he says.&nbsp;

Ocean Suites on Jennifer’s design features a front façade softened with planter boxes, rear pool areas, and rooftop decks looking over the water.&nbsp;

Inside, voids and high skylights bring daylight deep into the centre of each home, while ceiling heights of 2.85 metres maintain a strong sense of volume.

Each four-level residence spans 345 to 388 sqm, with layouts accommodating multi-generational living - a ground-floor bedroom suite for older family members and upper levels for the rest of the household. A lift connects all floors.

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For Andrew Erwin, Director at NPA, the project’s appeal lies in both its location and the detail in execution.&nbsp;

"At Ocean Suites, you’ve got a canal-front setting with direct Broadwater access and a level of finish you’d normally only see in the city’s most prestigious addresses. The four-level layouts, the glass-framed living areas, the private pools, even the extended kitchens, every part of it has been designed with the buyer in mind,” he says.

Those buyers have so far been a mix of Gold Coast locals and interstate purchasers, many seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday home or a downsized residence without sacrificing space for visiting family.&nbsp;

Older households with teenage children are a recurring profile, drawn to layouts that support multi-generational living and the ability to host extended stays.

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Material selection reinforces the project’s quality-first ethos, with every home appointed to a premium standard. Kitchens and ensuites feature engineered stone surfaces, complemented by prestige oak engineered timber floors, Victorian ash hardwood staircases, and soft loop-pile carpet.

Premium lighting, statement pendants, ceiling fans, and Fujitsu ducted air conditioning elevate both comfort and design. Each residence also includes a suite of high-end appliances as standard - Fisher &amp; Paykel integrated fridges, Bosch ovens, induction cooktops and dishwashers, Vintec wine fridges, and Franke sinks.

Beyond the interiors, residents enjoy an enviable lifestyle with rooftop terraces, private plunge pools, fire pit areas, outdoor showers, smart home automation, laundry chutes, and private pontoons.

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With no additional upgrade costs, Sand Side Developments underscores its no-shortcuts approach, delivering homes where luxury and amenity come as standard.

Osman adds that the kitchen has been designed as “the main hub of the house” with six metres high skylights above a galley-style layout that “makes it feel bigger, brighter, whiter” and “brings light into the centre of the home.”

Both architect and builder emphasise a shared commitment to delivering the intended design without compromise. “Working with Alroe’s structural team and their construction team, it’s been great to make sure that the look and feel that was originally intended is the result achieved at the end of the project,” Osman says.&nbsp;

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Outdoor living has been given equal consideration, with rooftop terraces designed for entertaining with a fire pit and bar, and spacious undercover patios featuring private plunge pools.

The marine access is as carefully executed as the homes themselves. An eight-metre gangway leads to a six-metre private pontoon capable of mooring vessels up to 30 feet, just 300 metres by water from the Broadwater.&nbsp;

Even the orientation of each villa has been optimised to capture long views down the canal, across the Broadwater, and south to Main Beach.

With construction in its final stages, just three of the seven villas remain, priced from $3.365 million to $3.695 million.

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Sovereign Island standards come to Runaway Bay with Ocean Suites on Jennifer

Tim Gurner

GURNERTM, in conjunction with joint venture equity partner MaxCap Group, is set to unveil its latest Gold Coast apartment project.

It's more boutique than the four-tower, $1.5 billion Budds Beach development La Pelago, which has notched over $350 million in sales.

This one is in Burleigh Heads, where GURNERTM, led by developer Tim Gurner, has approved plans for an 18-level building with 55 two and thee-bedroom apartments,&nbsp;with a landscaped rooftop deck, pool, and luxury private bookable amenities on a&nbsp;1,017sqm site at 1929 Gold Coast Highway.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

The site will add another $150 million to GURNERTM’s pipeline as Queensland and the Gold Coast in particular continue to be of strategic focus for the developer, which has interests in Gold Coast, Brisbane and Port Douglas.

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Designed by long-time collaborator of GURNERTM, Warren and Mahoney in collaboration with GURNERTM’s in-house design studio, the Burleigh Heads site will be centred around the concept of a lush, Singaporean landscaped oasis blended with elegant Japanese interior design.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said; “Our investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction. Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners.”

With approved plans now in place, GURNERTM will look to launch the project in mid-2024.

GURNERTM and MaxCap have a formidable track record of partnering together having completed over 20 transactions with an end value of circa $1.5 billion in the past decade.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group,&nbsp;in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas.

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“We are watching the market closely and think Gold Coast is at the precipice of another strong market run given the underlying fundamentals of huge international and national migration coupled with the significant under supply of quality apartments in the area," Clarke said.

“We know that Queensland is under immense pressure from unprecedented cost escalation but we are confident in our relationships with our trusted builder partners that we can find an outcome that works for the market and our clients.

“Burleigh Heads is without a doubt one of the hottest locations in Australia, and we are very excited to stamp our signature on it. We have enjoyed working together with Council through a collaborative planning process to land on a great solution for the site.

“The design itself is conceptualised as timeless and enduring for our buyers; a place that sits quietly in its location and celebrates views, fresh air and ultimate luxury."

Joe Vincent, MaxCap’s Director of Direct Investment said their investment portfolio continues to grow in a highly strategic direction.

"Partnering with groups of the calibre of GURNER is a strong validation for the sophisticated and diligent approach we take with our joint venture partners," Vincent said.

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GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said Queensland is a really key strategic focus for the group, in particular Gold Coast and Port Douglas

GURNER to push on with Burleigh Heads after green light from council

Multi-billion dollar developer <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> – alongside joint venture partner Kennards Self Storage – has submitted plans to redevelop the Adelaide's former Australia Post site fronting Grote, Gouger and Blenheim Streets, into a world-class, $1b mixed-use precinct.

The plans will go before the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) on Wednesday 8 November for consideration.

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for <a href="/developers/gurner">Adelaide</a>, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres. With a five-star hotel, 600 residential apartments, extensive retail, food &amp; beverage, wellness and recreation spaces, and a work club, the development is set to bring a new level of luxury to the city.

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The precinct has been designed with a long-time GURNERTM collaborator, Elenberg Fraser, who has previously designed some of the developer’s most iconic and successful projects being the multi- billion-dollar FV project in Brisbane and the award-winning 107 Cambridge Street in Collingwood.

The project will also become the new headquarters of Kennards in South Australia, and is set to boast retail space, self-storage units, as well as commercial and co-working spaces.

The proposed scheme includes: 
• Five world-class towers, luxury hotel and residential, ranging from 17 to 27 levels 
• A five-star 220 room hotel 
• Over 57,000sqm of residential floorspace featuring 600 apartments 
• 3,352sqm of destination retail, food &amp; beverage and 2,293sqm of commercial space 
• Over 3,000sqm premium recreation and wellness facilities 
• 513 car parks and 767 bike parking spaces for residents and visitors

In keeping with the Greener by <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> vision, the development features environmentally sustainable design to target a 5 Star Green Star Building certification, an inset energy network and a net-zero energy emissions outcome. With low cost, 100 percent renewable energy available, and an all-electric precinct, the development is set to be carbon neutral in operation.

The development is set to re-shape the Adelaide skyline and create a new landmark, celebrating lifestyle, wellness, local culture and the natural beauty of the Adelaide landscape, with each luxury tower surrounded by lush garden and extensive outdoor spaces.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/sa/gurner-to-develop-adelaide-super-site-into-125-billion-mixed-use-precinct">Gurner to develop Adelaide super site into $1.25 billion mixed-use precinct</a>

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The public realm will be centred around a multi-level circular plaza, designed to embody the natural cenotes and landscape of South Australia, with hanging gardens, an atrium and a sky walk that allows visitors to cross the space above.

The port cochere will make for a grand entrance into the site, while the hotel component will sit atop a heritage façade as <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> continues its long-standing passion for retaining historical features, 
frameworks and floorplates.

The development signals a new era for the 1.7ha site, with the 24,000sqm six-level building originally constructed for Australia Post to sort and distribute mail near the CBD. The heritage features of the original facility have influenced Elenberg Fraser’s design, with the project set to pay homage to the original Australia Post site, whilst delivering a new level of amenity and lifestyle.

The inclusion of self-storage space alongside the <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> residences is a unique point-of- difference, particularly for downsizers looking to make the move to a new apartment residence from a large, furnished family home.

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<a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> CEO Tim Gurner said the first South Australian project is a significant milestone for <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a>.

"We are extremely excited at the prospect of delivering an iconic Adelaide project that represents a never- before-seen level of luxury and amenity for the city," Gurner said.

“We are always looking for new opportunities to collaborate with remarkable partners. The combination of <a href="/developers/gurner">GURNERTM</a> and Kennards is incredibly unique and we look forward to working collaboratively with Sam and Kennards on the first of many projects together."

Gurner said the team have been profoundly inspired by the unique heritage features of the original site and the Adelaide city landscape.

"These existing elements have heavily influenced the project’s design features and the development represents a new and exciting chapter for the site."

Gurner says the&nbsp;world-class hotel and residential amenities, as well as state of the art retail, hospitality, health and wellness facilities, are reflective of their vision to create state-of-the-art spaces where people can live their best lives.

“We strive to ensure each project we create embraces the history of its setting, and draws inspiration from the world’s most fascinating cities. This project is no different, we have carefully considered the unique history of the site and its surrounds and used it as a platform to create something spectacular for future visitors to enjoy.

“As we’ve done with so many projects in the past, we’ll be retaining, restoring and celebrating the incredible heritage of the existing site, transforming the red brick façade into an amazing hotel lobby that will deliver a level of service and amenity not currently available."

The proposed plans will deliver a new lifestyle destination for Adelaide, one of Australia’s cultural epicentres



GURNER submits plans for $1 billion city-shaping Adelaide CBD project

Developer&nbsp;GURNERTM is plotting to create an $800 million mixed-use development on Melbourne's St Kilda Road, having secured a prime site facing Albert Park.

The plan is for between 160 to 180 residences on a 4,651 sqm site corner site at&nbsp;424–426 St Kilda Road which has three&nbsp;frontages on the corner of St Kilda Road, Toorak Road and Queens Lane.

The unnamed project will&nbsp;offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake.

Once complete, the project will boast walkability to Anzac Station, Albert Park Lake, the Royal Botanic Gardens and Fawkner Park, and be in easy proximity to South Yarra’s retail and dining precinct.

Residences will be focused on private nature of the precinct for downsizers and lifestyle upsizers with a focus on wellness, and lifestyle, with plans for on-site retail that would complement the project’s prestigious location, and wellness amenities that will promote a healthy lifestyle among residents.

GURNERTM, led by Tim Gurner, secured the blue-chip property through an off-market negotiation after the site was taken to market by JLL’s Josh Rutman &amp; Mingxuan Li and CBRE’s Kiran Pillai and Tom Ryan in late 2022.

The site is currently home to two six-storey commercial office buildings joined by a five-level atrium, which will be demolished at the end of the current leases, to make way for the residential building.

There is a lapsed permit approval on the site, which allowed for an 18-storey building with 339 apartments and 292 car spaces. GURNERTM intends to submit a new planning scheme.

Gurner said he's had his eye on the site for over a decade.

“I have had my eye on this particular site for over a decade, having cut my teeth with Morry Schwartz on 401 St Kilda Road in 2008 across the road so it’s humbling to be able to come full circle with another site now directly across the road some 15 years later, still with the same aspirations to create a new benchmark for residential design just as 401 did at the time."

He said Saint Moritz showed the depth of this end of the market.

"We are excited to evolve and elevate this concept and take it even further with this project. With its prime iconic corner location it will become an iconic landmark for Melbourne so we cannot wait to do this site justice.

Gurner is calling the project a "longer-term play", given there's long-term tenants in the current commercial space.

This is the second acquisition in as many months for the developer after its recent purchase of a significant site in 189 Kent Street, Sydney in July for over $200 million, and is the second seed site in GURNERTM’s Build-to-Sell fund, which is supported by a global institutional investor.

GURNERTM Chief Development Officer Robert Clarke said the team are actively seeking more&nbsp;opportunities in Melbourne and Sydney, with the hope to announce more acquisitions soon.

“It’s a tough environment for developers and commercial asset owners currently, and the effects of interest rate hikes are still yet to really play out across valuations and interest covenants, so we do 
expect to see a continuing trend of office assets being put on the market at discounted 2022 prices.”

The unnamed project will offer uninterrupted views over the Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain precinct, the city skyline and Albert Park Lake

Gurner to create "the next St Moritz" at newly acquired St Kilda Road, Melbourne site

National developer&nbsp;GURNER™ has continued its push into luxury home builds, unveiling five ultra-luxury mega mansions inspired by mansions found in Los Angeles.

GURNER™, headed by Tim Gurner, is working with a select group of buyers to fully customise their homes.

The $35 million Huntingtower Place – located on Aramdale's dress circle Huntingtower Road, is the next evolution of&nbsp;GURNER™, which initially created some of the country's most striking apartment developments, and has expanded into luxury hotels, wellness clubs, the build to rent market, and now high-end, freestanding houses.

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Huntingtower Place has been designed in collaboration between&nbsp;GURNER™ Design House and Wolveridge Architects. They feature&nbsp;softer tones, natural colours and an abundance of natural light, with seamless links between indoor and outdoor.

The crown jewel of the soon-to-launch boutique project is The Mansion, a four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom, no-expenses-spared 1000 sqm plus residence, with an asking price around $14.5 million to $15.5 million, a price range dependent on inclusions.

It features six metre-high windows and ceilings, north-facing, which&nbsp;open up the views of the wraparound Los Angeles-inspired greenery and outdoor entertainment area.

The Mansion will feature a glass-encased sunken pool which will be viewable from the private wellness gym designed by the team behind GURNER's Collingwood wellness centre, Saint Haven. Outside will also feature a private chipping and putting green.

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Inside there's a private bar and library area, executive study and retreat, and a 150 sqm master bedroom with a&nbsp;private living space with fireplace, large custom wardrobe,&nbsp;a double shower and bath, and an outdoor private spa and shower.

GURNER™ Design House is led by design director Simon Brugaletta, who brings nearly two decades of experience to the team, and who has worked internationally for practices in Milan, Malta and Hangzhou, China.

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who&nbsp;retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home.

“The Mansion at Huntingtower Place has been a dream of mine for a long time – the inspiration struck when I saw an incredible home in Los Angeles many years ago, and wanted to take it even further," Gurner says.

“It’s a very unique opportunity for buyers – they can be involved with the enjoyable part, designing their home, then leave the delivery to us. Anyone who has built their own home knows how difficult the process is, so our buyers get to do all the fun parts then leave the rest to our team.

“We have then used that inspiration to take these homes to another level, with five north-facing residences that capture the essence of a mansion at a slightly smaller scale."

Gurner says&nbsp;The Mansion has been designed to be Melbourne’s best custom home, offering everything a mega mansion would offer but in a more useable and realistic size and price point for the market.

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“After creating a few dream homes for friends and family, I was motivated to bring this unique design perspective and level of luxury to GURNER™ projects. I look forward to exploring my passion for luxury homes and design whilst delivering something truly special to Huntingtower Road."

The boutique project is slated to launch in September, with the group aiming to deliver around six to eight boutique developments per year. Two of the homes in Huntingtower Place have already sold to existing&nbsp;GURNER™ client

The custom builds began as a passion project for founder and CEO Tim Gurner, who retains a hands on engagement in the design and delivery of each boutique home

GURNER™ releases $35 million LA-inspired Armadale mansion collection, Huntingtower Place

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM has secured a trophy site in Sydney's Barangaroo area, with a view to develop two towers of apartments.

The $800 million project at 189 Kent Street is the first&nbsp;seed site to have capital deployed within the developer’s $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, which is backed by a global institutional investor.

The 1,195sqm site, which adjoins the Barangaroo precinct, currently houses a commercial office tower that was built in the 1960s, with current tenancies in place that GURNERTM will hold until completion of leases. The site has recently been granted planning approval for a residential development after a lengthy approval process by the site’s vendor Barana Group, who has held the asset since 2002.

This is the second transaction GURNERTM and Barana Group have completed together after GURNERTM first partnered with Barana Group in 2018 to develop St Kilda’s former Novotel site into one of Melbourne’s most exclusive and desired addresses, Saint Moritz. The Kent Street transaction by comparison represents a direct acquisition by GURNERTM, which will not be developed in joint venture like Saint Moritz.

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Tim Gurner sees the Barangaroo project an opportunity to bring a Saint Mortiz-level of luxury to Sydney.

“Sydney and this key strategic site in particular is crying out for an ultra-luxury offering like Saint Moritz that transports its owners into a world of luxury and service above anything else in the country, inspired by the best hotels around the world," Gurner said.

“This site is positioned within one of the most expensive and luxurious locations in Australia so we plan to take what we know from Saint Moritz and apply it on a whole new scale, to offer the market something that is completely unique in terms of design, luxury, service and amenity.”

The site has an existing approval in place for two towers, ground-floor retail, restaurants and bars, a health and wellness component, and basement carparking. GURNERTM will now be seeking small amendments to the approval to reduce the number of apartments and increase the amenity provisions, in line with its vision for the site.

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Award-winning architect FJC Studio has been appointed as architect, having won a competitive design competition between local and international architects.

The deal was brokered by Justin Brown, Tim Rees and Ben Wicks of CBRE.

Gurner said the team took their time in assessing the project.

“We’re certainly across the challenges the development industry is currently facing in regards to construction and interest rates. We’ve taken a conservative view to pricing and feasibility and feel supremely confident on the fundamentals of this site and its success.

“We have been watching the market very carefully for 18-24 months waiting for the right time to utilise the capital we have at our disposal, waiting for great opportunities knowing we can act quickly for the right sites, with a particular eye on Sydney and Melbourne."

He called Sydney a "very unique market."

“We also know there are different factors at play in Sydney – lack of affordability, scarcity of quality product and depth of the luxury market – that make it far more capable of withstanding the current economic headwinds, so it’s for this reason that we are very confident in the Sydney market and remain bullish on residential property in this blue chip city.

“Across other states it’s the construction and labour costs that are putting pressure on projects, which is why we see Sydney as such a strong opportunity with its higher price-per-square-metre average, motivated buyer pool and sought-after postcodes for offshore and local buyers.

“Sydney is a very unique market with an incredibly low amount of supply and an even smaller opportunity to acquire great sites with harbour views, it is even rarer to be able to transact on a site that also has planning approval ready to go."

The $800 million project at 189 Kent Street is the first seed site to have capital deployed within the developer’s $2 billion Build-to-Sell development fund, which is backed by a global institutional investor

GURNER™ to develop luxury Barangaroo apartment towers

Tim Gurner has revealed what his development firm, GURNER™, is creating at their huge Port Douglas site.

He's already had the green light from the Douglas Shire Council for four luxury homes at 69-73 Murphy Street, and now he's revealed his plans for a mixed-use hotel and residential villa development on Davidson Street, just behind the Sheraton Mirage.

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

One of the sites was the&nbsp;Port Douglas Pandanus Tourist Park Caravan Park, and another the&nbsp;award-winning Dougies Backpackers Resort Port Douglas.

Gurner has had local architecture firm Hunt Design to create what is being called&nbsp;The Davidson by GURNER™.

They weren't giving too much away in the near 1,000 page application, only a few teaser images of the central pool, the focal point of the development.

Described as&nbsp;more of a lagoon, the ocean pool will have a beach, a swim up pool bar, and an island in the water.

Around the pool will be a kids club, with play area and separate pool, a treatment space, yoga room, a lounge, a cafe, and a separate restaurant and dining space.

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Flanking the pool will be a 107-room hotel, a mix of Garden Suites and Poolside Suites. The ground floor Garden Suites have private access to another pool, exclusively for guests. Each Garden Suite room is 40 sqm, with a further 14 sqm of balcony space. The Poolside Suites are a touch larger.

The low-rise hotel will also home a sky bar on level three.

45 private villas then complete the resort-style development, on blocks ranging in size from 155 sqm to 470 sqm. There are six different configurations of villas, each two levels. They will have three or four bedrooms and their own pools.

In their planning submission, Hunt Design said The Davidson by GURNER™ is the touchstone for a new era for the tourism industry in Port Douglas.

"From the outset, the GURNER™ brief to Hunt Design was to actualise the developer’s vision whilst being respectful of the objectives of the town plan," the planning application read.

"The proposed luxury hotel and private homes are demonstrative of this objective being attained."

Hunt said the vision by GURNER™ is to reinstate Port Douglas as the most desirable tourism destination in Australia.

"Excellence in design and execution will propel “The Davidson by GURNER™” to become a new benchmark for luxe travel in Australia, as measured against the best in the world.

"Elements such as the integrated swimming lagoon at the epicentre of the Luxury Hotel will capture the imagination and vibe of a Beach Club."

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Hunt also wrote in their submission there is a trend of developers moving away from fully hotel-precincts and creating a mix of hotels and private residences.

"The tourism accommodation industry is continuing to evolve with a shift away from conventional hotels with a collection of rooms and suites to a model with a wider range of accommodation types, including more conventional private homes.

"This is clearly manifested on examining premium operators such as Four Seasons, where they now have in the order of 47% of their inventory being what they term as 'Residences'.

"Such private homes span several typologies ranging from Villas with varying bedroom counts through to stand alone mansions.

"GURNER™ have determined that their intention is to deliver a product meeting contemporary expectations of high-end luxury hotel brands which in turn resonates with sophisticated travellers.

"Part of the residential product is tailored towards absentee owners that may visit numerous times a year and have the choice to enjoy a rental income from the letting of their luxury home at other times.

"To that end the Hunt Design Master Plan captures this ethos with a luxury hotel located in the centre of the site flanked by Private Homes on both sides, draped around an internal private driveway."

Hunt said the hotel&nbsp;is poised to propel Port Douglas back into the heady days when the Sheraton Mirage put the Village on the “must do list” of visitors from around the world.

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"The catalytic effect of the Sheraton Hotel cannot be understated.

"It spawned a raft of new tourism projects in the town and set the upper benchmark.

"The Davidson by GURNER™ will do the same. It will recalibrate the premium tourism product in the village …. And within the Region."

GURNER™ have steadily increased their footprint in Queensland, with their $1.7 billion, four-tower development La Pelago the cornerstone of their expansion. They also have a site in Burleigh Heads where they are planning a 22-level project with 80 apartments.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/exclusive-first-look-tim-gurner-lodges-burleigh-heads-apartment-plans">Exclusive first look: Tim Gurner lodges Burleigh Heads apartment plans</a>

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/qld/gurner-to-open-qld-office-to-service-over-2-billion-local-pipeline">Gurner to open QLD office to service over $2 billion local pipeline</a>

Gurner secured three adjoining sites last year, 97-113 Davidson Street, paying just under $18 million to create a near 26,000 sqm block.

Urban reveal: Gurner release teaser of Port Douglas project, The Davidson by Gurner

Luxury developer Tim Gurner and his wife Aimee have listed their luxury two-level apartment at GURNER's&nbsp;Saint Moritz project in St Kilda.

The two-level, 500 sqm apartment has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, a six-car garage, and is one of just 20 apartments in St Moritz that features floor-to-ceiling water views and private lift access.

The Gurner's retained the apartment when the project, designed by Fender Katsalidis, Koichi Takada, and interior designer David Hicks, was first launched.

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The interiors have been completely customised and designed personally by Tim and Aimee, who is an interior designer, in consultation with the GURNERTM design team.

Entry is through a marble-clad lift lobby, which meets a six-metre double-height void in the kitchen, living and dining zones to maximise the water views.

Over $500,000 worth of Italian stone and marble including Calacatta Gold, Nero Marquina and Travertine frame the interiors from the custom kitchen island through to the custom-designed cabinetry and joinery.

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The kitchen features an almost five-metre long island, and a concealed butler’s kitchen.

The second living and entertaining space showcases a bespoke billiards table complete with custom finishes and design detailing, while the secluded games lounge is equipped with a kitchenette featuring integrated Liebherr and Vintec refrigeration.

A curved custom-designed helical staircase leads to the second level,&nbsp;finished in polished plaster with a custom brass floating handrail and feature LED lighting. The staircase cost $500,000 to install.

The master suite occupies almost the entire top floor, complete with a custom $120,000 sauna in the grand ensuite, an expansive walk-in robe, separate study and stunning private living retreat with an open fireplace to soak up the bay views.

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"When we launched Saint Moritz, we set out to create something that simply did not yet exist in the market, something that had no comparable sales or properties, something that was only emulated in five star resorts in places like New York, Miami or London," Tim Gurner says.

“We took inspiration from around the globe and then pushed it even further with the on-site amenity and dedication to wellness at Samsara. The result is like having your own private-day spa retreat downstairs.

“These unique and truly incomparable elements led to the insatiable demand when Saint Moritz first went to market.

“My wife Aimee and I worked closely with our GURNER design team to create a residence that represents the most luxurious elements of modern life, while taking the Saint Moritz experience to another level yet again.

“Wellness is such a pivotal pillar of my life which is why we wanted to complement the amenities of Samsara downstairs with the residence’s own private wellness features. The benefits of infra-red saunas are incredible and I incorporate the practice into my own daily routine, so we included the custom sauna to the master suite upstairs.

“After living through COVID, we as a community have turned to more intimate dining and entertaining with friends so the custom bar, games lounge and billiards table make the most of this incredible residence – why go out when the new owner can entertain guests at home while Port Phillip Bay shimmers in the foreground.

“My favourite element of the residence has to be the incredibly rare and sought after double height living and dining space that open up to the incredible bay and water views, which offer a front row seat to some of the most breathtaking sunsets I have ever seen.

“Due to the investment into quality, rarity, luxury and the lived experience in both this residence and Saint Moritz, we are expecting interest from both local and international buyers,” Gurner said.

Within the home is an exclusive selection of furniture, handpicked by Tim and Aimee, from luxury overseas brands including B&amp;B ITALIA, MAXALTO and Louis Poulsen, complemented by bespoke pieces locally produced by Australian artisans and manufacturers.

The furniture is worth a combined total of over $500,000 and is available for select buyers.

Full inclusions and custom design elements include: 
 
• Three bio-ethanol fireplaces clad in feature stone (living/dining, games bar lounge and 
executive lounge with a total approx. cost of $150k) 
• Bespoke sauna to master ensuite (total cost approx. $120K) 
• Hand selected Calacatta gold marble to kitchen, ensuites, bedrooms and entry lobby 
• Nero Marquina marble to games room bar, entry lobby and powder room 
• Italian Travertine throughout all bathrooms and bespoke TV niche/ fireplace to the executive 
and games lounge (total combined value of marble exceeds $500k) 
• Exclusive underground VIP lockable store fitted with a 50-bottle Vintec Wine Fridge 
• 6 car private garage 
• Bespoke billiard table with custom finishes and details 
• Private lift entrance 
• Bar area 
o 2 x Liebherr integrated below bench fridges 
o 2 x Vintec wine fridges 
o 2 x Vintec bar fridges 
o Kitchenette with Gaggenau oven, gas cooktop, and dishwasher 
• Kitchen/butlers 
o 2 x Gaggenau ovens 
o Large 900mm wide Gaggenau Gas cooktop 
o 2 x fully integrated Gaggenau Dishwashers 
o 1 x Gaggenau Steam Oven 
o 1x Gaggenau Combi Microwave

The residence also has access to the building’s luxury private club facilities including:

• Samsara, the most ambitious health and wellness facility ever offered on a private residential 
scale, including an underground pool, cryotherapy chambers, float tanks, private bookable 
spa and treatment rooms, salt rooms and on-call treatment practitioners and services 
• A luxury South Yarra BMW 7-series car and private driver bookable for residents’ personal 
use 
• 5.5m-high Porte Cochere entrance leading to a hotel-style welcome lobby with a full-time 
concierge and valet 
• A 12-seat private bookable cinema room 
• 16 full-time staff across resident services, concierge, wellness and valet 
• An underground ‘Champagne Bar’ and wine room 
• Services including car washing, dog minding and grooming, housekeeping and laundry 
services, along with private dining and catering, all managed in-house and available on-call

Tim Gurner lists private Saint Mortiz apartment for $15 million

One of the Gold Coast's most anticipated projects is set to launch in the coming months.

Tim Gurner's GURNERTM,&nbsp;in a joint venture with investment house Wingate, are soon to unveil the first tower in La Pelago, their $1.7 billion, four-tower masterplan at Budds Beach in Surfers Paradise.

Launching to the market later this year, the “Resort Residences” will be the first stage available in the project, located in the first 28 storeys of the project’s first tower, ‘Aquia’, which will soar 65 levels and have a total end value of $1 billion.

The Resort Residences will have a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments ranging from $525,000 up to $1.8 million, ranging in size from 60 sqm to 200 sqm.

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Aquia boasts an exclusive private wellness club, the three level resort-style podium deck with its ‘private island’ Archipelago of pools, lagoons and relaxation areas, and direct access to a signature restaurant, bars and cafes located throughout the tower and on ground level.

The Aquia tower also will house the yet-to-be-announced global hotel brand which is rumoured to be around 185 rooms across levels 29 - 42.

Tim Gurner said he's&nbsp;never been so excited to launch a project.

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"This concept is something truly different and iconic for Australia that we believe will really take the residential market by surprise.

“We have made the brave call to launch the project amid the current global uncertainty due to huge interest and demand from our sophisticated investor database and past clients who can see through the next few years and are very excited by the fundamentals of the Australian property market and especially the Gold Coast," Gurner said.

“With now almost no supply in the pipeline for Gold Coast due to construction pricing, but with demand still incredibly strong, our sophisticated investors know that in 2-3 years we will be in a rental crisis that will push rents and therefore pricing to a level not seen before.

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“We have been monitoring construction pricing to determine when it settles which we now believe it has; and with little to no larger projects on the horizon, we think trades will look at the next 12 – 24 months and realise most of the jobs they had planned to work on are now not progressing and they will need to price on new work at a competitive rate again."

La Pelago, inspired by some of the world’s most exclusive private Archipelago resorts, has been imagined as a series of island precincts among a vast expanse of lagoon pools, with private bookable lounges and private dining areas, cabanas, sundecks, swim-up bars, restaurants and soaring mature palm trees over a three-level resort podium.

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Architecturally designed by international architect firm, Warren &amp; Mahoney, with interiors imagined by GURNERTM’s own in-house interior design team led by Italian designer Simon Brugaletta. The globally renowned&nbsp;SWA – the landscape designers behind the Beverly Hills Hotel and Los Vantanas in Mexico, two of Tim Gurner’s favourite hotels – are designing the lush tropical landscapes that will bring the 12,000 sqm site to life.

Inspired by nature’s organic forms and everchanging sand dunes, Aquia is defined by its sweeping curves and natural symmetry. Its façade of shimmering glass reflects the hues of the Gold Coast sun, creating a form that appears to shift and morph as you approach from different angles.

The resort-style experience will start in the lobby, with cascading water features and a porte cochere entrance leading to a private concierge where residents can choose to have their car valet parked and shopping taken directly into their rooms.

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“Everything about La Pelago represents a relentless pursuit of perfection and point of difference," Gurner added.

"We have scoured the globe to uncover the world’s very best examples of private resort living, bringing everything together into one private sanctuary.

“We want our clients to own something that has never been done before in the world and cannot be done again. A truly irreplaceable investment and home.

Gurner said the&nbsp;Gold Coast is experiencing one of the most exciting periods in its history.

"Over 40,000 people moved here each year in 2020 and 2021, and with 70 kilometres of pristine sandy beaches and 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s not hard to see why.

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“The vision for La Pelago really came together in 2020 when I was in lockdown at home with my family in Melbourne, thinking there has to be a way to bring an unparalleled resort lifestyle into a residential setting in Australia that’s only 2 hours from Sydney and Melbourne as opposed to 6 hours to Bali or Fiji.

“While we are still finessing the details of the amenities and service that will be on offer, we have spent over 18 months ensuring that there is nothing else like it, not only on the Gold Coast but anywhere else in Australia.

“We want La Pelago to be the defining destination of the Gold Coast, not just known for its architecture and amenity, but the experience from the moment the valet first opens your car door, through to the designer retail precincts and sky-high restaurants that will be the name on everyone’s lips when they launch to the public,” he said.

"It’s a collection of my most out-there ideas and “what ifs” brought to life.”

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Tim Gurner said he's never been so excited to launch a project

Gurner to launch Aquia, the first tower in $1.7 billion La Pelago, Surfers Paradise precinct

Prolific developer GURNERTM has unveiled its most significant and ambitious project yet; a $1.75 billion mega-project that will transform the last major site in Melbourne’s Docklands into a world- class mixed-use, botanical destination.

GURNERtm wants the buildings to rival those in Singapore, New York and London.

The 18,000 sqm island infill site at 208-226 Harbour Esplanade is controlled by development consortium City Harbour – backed by the Liberman family – who hold the development rights. The project, now a JV between GURNERTM and City Harbour, stretches over a substantial parcel of land that will be transformed to become the entrance to the city and Docklands from Melbourne’s west.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.

“From a destinational and tourist perspective, it will be something Melbourne has never seen before – it will create a lot of excitement, and drive huge interest to the area and be something truly different for Docklands,” GURNERTM CEO Tim Gurner said.

“As the business continues to diversify and grow we are heavily focussed on large-scale, mixed-use precincts like this where we can create something with real point of difference and enough scale to transform the area around it.

“This will be like nothing ever delivered in Melbourne and really put Docklands on the global map.

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“There has been some great development progress in Docklands over the years, however what we are going to deliver here will create a true heart and soul of Docklands where the community and visitors can come and embrace life.

“Our whole ethos is all about delivering product that pushes boundaries – and this landmark destinational precinct will be no different, it will feel like you’re stepping into another world and experiencing something you didn’t think was possible in the built form.

Gurner said he's always loved the Docklands, having lived there for a number of years.

"I always wanted to put my own stamp on it, but we needed a site that was large enough to be transformative – we’ll be creating a new world-class precinct, which will take the area to another level and put it on the world stage in terms of architecture, design and luxury property," Gurner said.

The public realm attraction, which will soon be revealed, will be a huge drawcard to the area and connect in with what will becomes Melbourne’s largest and most important wellness, recovery and performance centre, as well as a bustling mixed-use, retail and commercial precinct which will anchor the site, with multiple mixed-use towers floating above.

Each tower will be distinct in its character, form and function – each one draws on a cross-section of the most well-known and ambitious architecture exemplars from the world’s most well-admired cities – including Singapore, Dubai, London and New York.

The towers will include GURNERTM’s signature mix of luxury build-to-rent and build-to-sell residences, hotel and sky-high hospitality venues.

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“The precinct will inspire a sense of adventure and wonderment in visitors – with more public amenities and interaction between architecture – this will be like nothing people have experienced before, and certainly something never-before-seen in Melbourne," Gurner added.

“We’ve taken cues from some of the best architects in the world, and some of my favourite designers – each tower will be distinct in its identity, centred around the ‘creation’ in the centre of the site, with additional public land and amenities, interaction between each tower and world-class mixed-use spaces.

“Opportunities to create projects of this size and scale come along once in a lifetime – then GURNERTM brand has evolved into a national and multi-faceted business, and our capabilities mean we are among just a small handful of private developers that can confidently take on projects of this scale to deliver something that is transformative and ground-breaking.

“We are committed to helping Docklands become what we all know it must for our city to get back its claim as the World’s Most Liveable City. Docklands is the biggest opportunity in Melbourne for a world class precinct and we look forward to adding to its future.”

Bordered by Wurundjeri Way, Dudley Street, La Trobe Street and Harbour Esplanade, the site will offer immediate Quay and harbour-front views. GURNERTM will be seeking to amend the existing scheme to unlock the full potential of the site, and bring its distinctive ultra-luxury inclusions to each tower, amenity and public space.

The revised plans are currently being finalised, with the team seeking to significantly improve and increase the size of the ground-floor public realm, with a significant focus on pedestrian circulation, public activation, lagoon-like greenery and communal shared spaces.

Plans are expected to be lodged with council in Q4 2022.

The intent of the project will be to create a world-class public realm within the site that will be a drawcard for Docklands, the city and Melbourne as a whole.



Gurner targets $1.75 billion Docklands precinct

Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNERTM has solidified its Queensland presence with a high-profile local senior team and a new office location, building on the developer’s Melbourne Head office and recently announced Sydney expansion.

GURNERTM has recently appointed Rob Cooke as Chief Delivery Officer and Jaime Cali as its Queensland Project Director, who joins the team after five and half years as Project Director of the Destination Gold Coast Consortium.

Rob Cooke has been an industry leader for over 30 years, working at Far East Consortium for 20 years and prior to that employed at Multiplex. Rob joins the GURNERTM team to work across all major projects as the brand continues to push into large-scale mixed-use precincts across Australia.

While Jaime Cali in her previous role led the development of the Consortium’s $2 billion dollar masterplan and the delivery of the first two stages at The Star Gold Coast.

Jaime will join three other local GURNERTM team members in Queensland at a recently established Brisbane head office, to be led by GURNERTM founder and CEO, Tim Gurner, and Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke, as the brand rapidly expands its Queensland pipeline.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland across six residential towers and existing investment assets.

That pipeline includes GURNERTM’s city-shaping $1.5billion La Pelago island precinct, which is expected to hit the market sometime in 2023, consisting of four residential towers and hotel.

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The pipeline also includes a recently acquired Burleigh development and a 250+ apartment project in Fortitude Valley next to GURNERTM’s completed half-a-billion-dollar FV asset, which was completed in 2017 and consists of 1,000 apartments over three 30-storey towers.

GURNERTM is also looking at further acquisitions in Brisbane, Gold Coast and surrounding locations, to continue to bolster the QLD business.

“Queensland is a big part of our brand’s history and will continue to be a huge strategic focus for us in the next two to five years," Gurner says.

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“We are very excited to establish the office in Queensland and ensure we have the absolute best local team to ensure we can deliver these projects to the exacting standards by which the GURNERTM brand has become so well known.

“We believe the Gold Coast in particular is going through a once in a generation reinvigoration and we plan to be at the forefront of this with a presence across residential, hotel, hospitality and wellness brands.

“Our aim is for Queensland to represent roughly 10-15% percent of our pipeline in the coming years so this investment into a best-in-class local team means we can continue to raise the bar for luxury residential design in Australia.

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“It is a very interesting time in Queensland with construction pricing causing a lot of angst in the industry. We are aware of what is going on and that upheaval in the market is one of the big reasons for our focus on the region.

“We have been through this cycle before in Brisbane with FV and so we are aware of how it plays out and confident that the market will calibrate and construction prices will drop again, as there is absolutely no work in the pipeline beyond mid-year for anything major scale residential, with a large number of jobs pulled or not going ahead.

“That huge drop in supply combined with the incredible demand from state migration is setting up Queensland to be a great place for us to invest into the future."

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GURNERTM Chief Delivery Officer Rob Cooke said the team are&nbsp;looking to create in Queensland is going to set a new benchmark for the state.

“We are investing heavily in our team and the state as we strongly believe that COVID has really changed the outlook for Queensland with immense immigration from the southern states as people prioritise this lifestyle and weather.

“We are putting together a world class team in Queensland that will be lead by Jaime who is best in class, and a great asset for the future of the business.”

GURNERTM Queensland Project Director, Jaime Cali, said, as a Queensland local, she has&nbsp;witnessed the area’s transformation over the past decade.

"I've never been more excited about the future of this city than right now," Cali said.

“Joining GURNERTM at this pivotal moment as the team prepares to launch and deliver La Pelago is an exciting milestone. I’m excited to bring my expertise to the team and help lead the creation of this once-in-a-lifetime precinct.”

The GURNERTM team is currently finalising plans for its $1.5billion La Pelago precinct, which has been designed by international architects, Warren &amp; Mahoney, and is centred around the concept of a luxurious ‘private island resort – a truly unique offering for Australia and the Gold Coast’.

The developer’s national pipeline now well exceeds $10 billion, with over $2 billion of that now focussed in Queensland


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