Longstanding Gold Coast developer Raptis has acquired a prime development site on Surf Parade for its next Broadbeach apartment project.

Progressing towards completion of <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-sterling-broadbeach-6-8-george-avenue-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Sterling Broadbeach</a>, 90 apartments on nearby George Avenue, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/raptis">Raptis</a>, led by second-generation family man Evan Raptis, has picked up a block on the corner of Surf Parade and First Avenue.

The site had been earmarked for a luxury apartment project with 33 full-floor apartments across a 37-storey tower. Raptis will go back to the drawing board and create a building more appropriate for the site. The development application will be lodged later this month.

Evan Raptis told Apartments.com.au the site ticks all the boxes.

"Broadbeach is a suburb we've developed several buildings over the years. Surf Parade ticks all the boxes for the type of apartment development we want to deliver."

Raptis had several pre-lodgement meetings with council to ensure they are aligned in the development.

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Surf Parade has emerged in recent years as one of the most popular streets in Broadbeach for development.

South East Queensland developer Mosaic Property Group kicked it off with Marella by Mosaic. Bassar Group sold out Infinity on the street, while for its&nbsp;first Gold Coast development, Polycell grabbed a Surf Parade site for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-rochester-broadbeach-143-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Rochester</a>, which is nearly sold out.

Melbourne-based developer Hirsch &amp; Faigen recently launched its fourth Gold Coast project on the exclusive strip. The Eveleigh Broadbeach will have 100 apartments across a 31-storey building designed by Rothelowman.

GV Property Group site development specialists Antonio Mercuri and Luke Reaby, who both amalgamate sites and sell shovel-ready sites to developers up and down the Gold Coast, sold Surf Parade to Raptis.

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Raptis secures prime Surf Parade site for next Broadbeach apartment development

Less than two years after breaking ground, Gardner Vaughan Group is celebrating the topping out of Bask, its second development in the exclusive coastal enclave of Bokarina on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.&nbsp;

Located only minutes from the beachfront, the two seven-storey luxury apartment towers, known individually as Mydas and Caretta, offer a selection of one-to-four-bedroom residences with views of Lake Kawana, the Glasshouse Mountains, and Bokarina Beach.&nbsp;

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Gardner Vaughan Group Commercial Director Sam Gardner said the milestone marks the home stretch for construction, with first residents expected to be able to move in from Spring 2026.&nbsp;

“This is a significant milestone in bringing this development to life and represents our confidence in this region’s long-term growth and appeal,” Gardner said.&nbsp;

“With 85 per cent of apartments already sold, buyers are joining an established, coastal village that offers the very best of the Sunshine Coast – seasonally patrolled surf beaches, renowned restaurants, and links to established health and retail.&nbsp;

“The final collection of three- and four- bedroom apartments range in size from 127sqm to 300sqm, each with two or three secure car parks and storage, and with construction fast approaching completion we don’t expect the last few apartments to remain on the market for long.”&nbsp;

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Local restaurateur Luke Stringer, who co-owns and manages the award-winning Bocca Italian and Playa Mexican restaurants in Bokarina, has lived in the beachside suburb for 18 months and worked there for more than three years, and said the beachside suburb was thriving.&nbsp;

“It’s fair to say Bokarina is finally stepping into the sun and there’s a lot to love about the place,"&nbsp;Stringer said.

"It’s such a great community, where you see the same smiling faces every morning and everything’s within easy reach – it’s the perfect hub in the middle of the Sunshine Coast.

“When we first opened Bocca Italian, we were the lone restaurant, but it’s been amazing to see how the area has grown. The more venues that open, the busier it gets for everyone. When Playa Mexican opened its first Saturday night, Bocca had a record night and Playa was packed too, which blew us away how everyone is thriving.&nbsp;

“There’s a great energy around the place now, and people are really embracing Bokarina as a food and lifestyle destination.”&nbsp;

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Stringer joined other buyers at Bask Bokarina and the Gardner Vaughan Group team to celebrate the topping out at a special event in February.&nbsp;

Located in Kawana Waters, midway between Caloundra and Maroochydore, Bokarina locals enjoy scenic walking paths around Lake Kawana, playgrounds, beachfront boardwalk and parklands, alongside all the convenience of a masterplanned beachside community.&nbsp;

“You see people jogging or swimming in the morning, then grabbing coffee at the cafes, people are really embracing the area and all this growth is bringing more people to Bokarina,” Stringer added.&nbsp;

To take advantage of the vistas, each of the 135 apartments at Bask is designed with full size windows and high ceilings that provide an abundance of natural light.&nbsp;

Prices for the remaining three-bedroom apartments start at $1,599,000 and four-bedroom apartments start at $3,149,000.&nbsp;

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The mixed-use development also features ground-level retail space for cafés, dining options and boutiques, including the soon-to-be-opened ‘Corner Shop’, by the team behind Noosa’s well known ‘Organika’.

Sam Gardner said Gardner Vaughan Group’s 37-year history building and developing across South East Queensland has contributed to the success of its second development in Bokarina, which follows the recently completed Zinc Apartments.&nbsp;

“We care how people live and this is reflected in the way we approach the design and delivery of every development,” he said. “Furthermore, as a builder-developer we have full control over the construction program and our 100 per cent completion rate is something people can draw confidence from.”&nbsp;

Founded by civil engineers Guy Gardner and Darryl Vaughan in 1989, the family-owned business has evolved from a consultancy firm to an award-winning builder-developer, with projects across the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.

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Gardner Vaughan Group tops out Bask Bokarina apartments

Prolific Melbourne developer <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a> has launched its fourth new Gold Coast development in as many years.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/hirsch-faigen">Hirsch &amp; Faigen</a>, led by Daniel Faigen and backed by Eddie Hirsch, co-founder of United Petroleum, has unveiled The Eveleigh, on a prime 1,100 sqm site at 7-9 Surf Parade in the heart of Broadbeach.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-eveleigh-broadbeach-7-9-surf-parade-broadbeach-qld-4218">The Eveleigh</a> will deliver 100 apartments across 31 levels, making it the company’s largest Gold Coast project to date. It builds on the success of its three earlier developments, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/hemingway-1267-1273-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">The Hemingway in Palm Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/emerson-kirra-100-musgrave-street-coolangatta">The Emerson at Kirra</a>, both completed, and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/yves-mermaid-beach-7-9-mermaid-avenue-mermaid-beach">Yves Mermaid Beach</a>, which is nearing completion.

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The announcement of The Eveleigh affirms the company’s sustained confidence in the Gold Coast market which continues to remain undersupplied. It also increases the value of Hirsch &amp; Fa​igen’s Gold Coast development portfolio to more than $700 million since the company first entered the market in 2021 with Hemingway.

The company has enlisted its preferred architecture firm Rothelowman to design The Eveleigh, which will offer a thoughtfully curated lifestyle, including a substantial wellness precinct, communal recreation areas, children’s play spaces, work-from-home facilities, and shared lounge and dining areas.

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Designed for the prime market demographic of downsizers and interstate lifestyle investors in mind, The Eveleigh has been crafted to offer an increasingly rare blend of affordable luxury in a tightly held market. Uniquely positioned in the heart of the Gold Coast’s most sought-after lifestyle suburb of Broadbeach, the project will also boast uninterrupted beach and hinterland views.

The Surf Parade site is just a short walk to the bustling Broadbeach dining and retail precinct, Pacific Fair, The Star Gold Coast and convention centre, and an easy stroll to Kurrawa Beach and the recreational amenity of Pratten Park on the Broadbeach foreshore.

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“We’re excited to be proceeding with our fourth project on the Gold Coast in what is certain to become the new luxury precinct in Broadbeach,” says Anthony Bueti, the CFO of Hirsch &amp;a​mp; Faigen and a shareholder of the group.

“With the likes of Mosa​ic and Abedian &amp;a​mp; Co also launching quality projects in the area, the transformation will cement Broadbeach as the premier lifestyle and amenity suburb on the Gold Coast.

"After four years in the Gold Coast market, and with three successful projects completed, The Eveleigh is the product of everything we have learned to love about the Gold Coast and it will be an incredible addition to our growing portfolio in one of the most vibrant property markets in the country. We continue to remain very confident in the high-end Gold Coast property market.”

Urban Activation Director Matt George is handling sales for The Eveleigh, having sold out The Emerson, The Hemingway, and Yves, all before construction was completed.

Melbourne builder MAXCON has already commenced construction on The Eveleigh. They are forecasting a mid-2028 completion.

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Hirsch & Faigen unveils The Eveleigh in Broadbeach

Two years after securing development approval for the final stage of its award-winning Thornton Precinct on the doorstep of Penrith Station, Urban Property Group is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/mayfair-on-penrith-172-lord-sheffield-circuit-penrith-nsw-2750">Mayfair on Penrith</a>, around 400 apartments designed to reflect two of Sydney’s most iconic structures.

The builder-developer has continued refining the design plans for the two-building development on a significant 8,280 sqm site on Sheffield Circuit, recognising the importance of the prime parcel as one of the closest developable sites to the station.

UPG enlisted architecture firm SJB to design the project. The team said they drew inspiration from both the General Post Office in Martin Place and East Circular Quay to help shape the design. The two-level colonnade, in particular, reflects the famous GPO building, which dates back to the 1860s.

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There will be one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments on offer, with interiors by Cox Architecture. Residences will sit above a retail podium featuring hospitality and lifestyle operators such as One Playground and Volcano’s Steakhouse, contributing to an activated ground plane within the broader Thornton precinct.

A communal rooftop with a pool and views towards the Blue Mountains will provide shared open space for residents. The development is positioned between Ron Mulock Oval and Westfield Penrith, with the Nepean River and Great River Walk also nearby, placing daily amenity and green space within walking distance.

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Mayfair is being delivered by Urban Property Group, a family-owned developer and builder with nearly 40 years’ experience across Sydney. The project will be the first in Penrith to be offered with Resilience Insurance’s 10-year Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) policy, which Urban Property Group has adopted across a number of its recent developments. The developer also has a 4.5-star iCIRT rating, one of the best ratings in market providing further confidence to buyers.

Urban Property Group CEO Patrick Elias said providing additional assurance to off-the-plan buyers has become increasingly important.

“Anything we can do to give confidence in our product is a plus,” Elias told Apartments.com.au.

“Consumers are a lot more weary and a lot more concerned in buying off the plan than they ever have been. They’re making their single large investment, which is their home, and providing confidence is something that we feel is paramount.”

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The LDI policy provides a 10-year warranty covering structural defects, with independent inspections carried out during construction and protection for owners if defects arise post-completion.

Mayfair represents Urban Property Group’s sixth and final development within Thornton, consolidating the masterplanned precinct immediately east of the station.

The developer, which builds its own projects, has already commenced construction. SRM Residential is handling the sales campaign.

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Urban Property Group to close the curtain on award-winning Thornton precinct with Mayfair on Penrith release

Investor appetite for Queenstown apartments is strengthening as supply constraints and four-season tourism continue to underpin demand across the alpine region.

In Frankton’s masterplanned Remarkables Park precinct,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/safari-group">Safari Group</a>’s 141-apartment Mountain Oak development is attracting repeat and yield-focused buyers seeking exposure to that market dynamic.

Brandon, who specifically targeted Queenstown as an investment location, said the combination of price point and limited new supply made Mountain Oak stand out.

“It is a quality product in a location that struggles to densify,” he said, referencing Queenstown’s land-locked geography and development limitations.

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Having spent significant time in the region, Brandon pointed to its global reputation and consistent visitation as key fundamentals.

“Queenstown is a known destination from people all over the world. The place is land locked and there are issues building there. It’s also busy all year round.”

That four-season economy, driven by skiing and snowboarding in winter and hiking, cycling and water-based tourism in summer, was also central to Sherry’s decision to invest.

“I believe the four-season tourism has major appeal as it would ensure that the property will not remain empty, unlike other areas in NZ,” she said.

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Mountain Oak has been structured to respond to that sustained demand, with 365-day visitor accommodation consent underpinning a mix of one-bedroom, flexi, two-bedroom and dual-key configurations that can operate as either short-term visitor accommodation or long-term rental housing. Dual-key apartments comprise two self-contained residences on one title, allowing owners to generate dual income streams or occupy one side while leasing the other.&nbsp;

Under Safari Group’s optional visitor accommodation management model, owners receive 60 per cent of the annual income generated by their apartment, with 24/7 on-site management, guest services and listing exposure included. Independent appraisal modelling suggests gross yields of up to 15 per cent for certain two-bedroom configurations, based on estimated nightly rates and occupancy assumptions.

For Brandon, that flexibility aligned with his broader investment strategy.

“It helps to know that I can have it managed either way,” he said. “My focus is on purchasing high yield cashflow properties.”

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He selected a one-bedroom flexi configuration, citing both yield and adaptability.

“I work remotely and can travel to most places and work. I enjoy making spaces that work for the lifestyle that I live and it seems that others also enjoy it.”

Ranging from 54 to 57 square metres, the one-bedroom flexi incorporates a separate multipurpose room suited to a home office, additional storage, or accommodation for ski gear and seasonal equipment, an increasingly relevant inclusion for buyers balancing remote work and alpine travel.

Interiors feature underfloor heating in bathrooms and a heat pump in the main living area, supporting year-round comfort. Upper-level apartments are positioned to maximise natural light, with sliding windows and balustrades in select residences enhancing outlook and ventilation. Units are available in both light and dark interior schemes.

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Sherry, a repeat Safari Group buyer, said her previous experience with the developer provided confidence to secure another apartment.

“Their developments have always finished on time, the quality has been high, and I didn't feel that my investment may be at risk,” she said. “Knowledge of the developer and our two existing Safari apartments gave us the confidence to proceed with this one.”

Safari Group has delivered more than 2,000 hotel units and residential apartments nationally and is now undertaking its fifth Queenstown development, reinforcing buyer confidence in delivery capability.

Although Sherry was not initially targeting Queenstown due to its price profile, prior visits reshaped her view of the market.

“I absolutely love this region and believe it is a major tourist attraction, which led me to the decision to invest.”

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Construction commenced in June 2025, with completion anticipated by mid-2027. Apartments are priced from NZ$639,000, and the development carries Overseas Investment Office exemption approval, allowing non-residents to purchase.

For both investors, the purchase represents a balance of income generation and long-term portfolio positioning in a tightly held alpine market.

“I firmly believe my investments in Safari developments are a combination of all these elements,” Sherry said. “The location of this project enabled me to diversify.”

As Queenstown continues to attract year-round visitation alongside constrained housing supply, Mountain Oak’s dual-key flexibility, optional on-site management structure and established developer track record are resonating with investors seeking exposure to the region’s resilient tourism economy.

Investors back Safari Group’s Mountain Oak Apartments as Queenstown’s four-season economy drives demand

Toowong

The new Monarch Residences by Consolidated Properties Group is set to take pride and place in the heart of Toowong.

It's location at 600 Coronation Drive is one of the key selling points of the project, which is why&nbsp;Consolidated, along with joint venture partner Qualitas Group, snapped up the site for $35.5 million from Sunland in March 2022. The site has been vacant since 2006 when the ABC decommissioned their operations.

Positioned on the last significant riverfront parcel of land in Toowong, future residents of Monarch Residences will have the beauty of the Brisbane River on their doorstep, with the convenience of the city just minutes away by ferry or train.

Monarch Residences, which has had a strong sales run since being launched through Colliers last month, is ideally located for amenity, just across the road from the recently upgraded Toowong Village shopping centre and striking blue glass office tower.

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Toowong Village recently welcomed a new 4,000 sqm Woolworths and has a range of fashion outlets such as Juniper &amp; Co, Sussan and Moda Elegante. There's over 20 food options for dine in and takeaway, 10 fresh food stores including the Woolworths and Coles, and department stores Kmart and TK.Maxx.

While having extensive amenity on the doorstep and the Regatta ferry terminal to access the city, Monarch future residents can be on a train within five minutes of leaving their home. The Toowong Station is located next to Toowong Village, and has a direct train into Brisbane. It's just a seven minute train to Roma St Station.

On top of amenity and connectivity, Monarch's prime location on Coronation Drive also captures nature. It will be set among 1.2 hectares of landscaped gardens which capture nearly 130 metres of Brisbane River frontage. Also just up the road is the Toowong Memorial Park.

Consolidated Properties opted not to develop a third tower on the site, instead incorporating the proposed landing area for the new green pedestrian bridge which will connect Toowong to West End.

The $450 million project also includes the restoration of the heritage-listed 150-year-old Middenbury House.

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Within walking distance from Monarch there's a host of cafes and restaurants, including the Corner Store Cafe, Pitch and Fork, The Rich Pour Coffee Cart, as well as the Regatta Hotel &amp; The Boatshed and Barolos Italian.&nbsp;

Monarch's inner-city location benefits from being near to a number of hospitals and education. The Wesley Hospital and the Westside Private Hospital are just a short drive either side of the site, while The University of Queensland isn't too far away, located near the river in St Lucia.&nbsp;

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St Ignatius School, Brisbane Boys' College and Toowong State School also surround Monarch, located just off Coronation Drive and Sylvan Road.

Monarch has been designed by Cottee Parker Architects&nbsp;and John Wardle Architects and will offer 224 luxury apartments spread across two 15-level buildings. The building will also include 482 car spaces.

The building will also feature a range of amenities designed to enhance residents' lifestyles including a rooftop pool and BBQ area, gymnasium, private dining room with kitchen facilities as well as secure bike storage.&nbsp;

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Future residents of Monarch Residences will have the beauty of the Brisbane River on their doorstep, with the convenience of the city just minutes away by ferry or train.

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How Monarch Residences location offers the best of Toowong living

Consolidated Properties Group have officially launched their anticipated Toowong development, Monarch Residences.

The $450 million project on the Brisbane River, which is being delivered in conjunction with funding partner Qualitas, will feature 224 apartments across two 15-level towers at 600 Coronation Drive, the last significant riverfront parcel of land in Toowong.

The project includes the restoration of the heritage-listed 150-year-old Middenbury House and will be set among 1.2 hectares of landscaped gardens, incorporating the proposed landing area for the new green pedestrian bridge, connecting Toowong to West End.

Consolidated Properties Group chairman and CEO Don O’Rorke said Monarch Residences would set a new benchmark for apartment living in Brisbane’s inner west on one of the best riverfront sites in the city.

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“The launch of the sales display coupled with the imminent start of construction represents a vote of confidence in the Brisbane property market” O’Rorke said.

“Buyers are telling us they haven’t seen anything like Monarch Residences in the market, which is why we’ve had such strong interest so far especially from locals.”

Consolidated Properties Group Head of Residential James MacGinley said part of Monarch’s appeal was its range of floor plans for one, two, three and four-bedroom river homes, apartments and penthouses.

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“We’ve worked closely with our architects – Wardle and Cottee Parker Architects – to curate the right mix to appeal to a broad cross-section of buyers whether they are downsizing or right sizing. The common link across the buyers is they are all locals who understand the value of a piece of real estate that can’t be replicated in Brisbane’s inner west,” MacGinley said.

“There’s no better connected site in Brisbane especially when you consider the rail, bus, ferry, pedestrian and cycleway linkages as well as the future green pedestrian bridge.

“The landscaped gardens, including 3000 square metres of public parkland, will make people forget they are right on the doorstep of one of Brisbane’s major centres.”

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Brisbane’s Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner officially opened the $3 million sales display earlier this week.

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Schrinner said the proposed green bridge would connect Toowong to the West End and make it easier for residents to move around the city.

“This bridge would provide further options to cyclists and pedestrians to travel between Brisbane’s west, south and the CBD and further enhance Brisbane’s world-class Bicentennial Bikeway,” Schrinner said.

“Our collaboration with Consolidated Properties Group is an important example of council and business working together to achieve outcomes to benefit the whole community including much needed housing and infrastructure.

“That’s why I’m pleased to be here today to help launch the sales display for Monarch Residences, which is an important addition to the housing market in Brisbane.”

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Hutchinson Builders are handling the construction of Monarch Residences. The two towers will be built&nbsp;simultaneously, with construction kicking off in March. They should take around two and a half years to build.

Consolidated Properties Group purchased 600 Coronation Drive for $43.5 million from Sunland in March 2021. The development application was filed in November 2021 and approved in July last year.

Qualitas Global Head of Real Estate and Co-Founder, Mark Fischer said Brisbane remains one of the most undersupplied housing markets in Australia.

"We are pleased to be able to play a role in increasing the supply of high-quality housing in Brisbane”.

“Thematically we like investments in established and well-connected neighbourhoods, with rail, bus, ferry, pedestrian, and cycleway linkages, plus the future green pedestrian bridge. It is rare that this dynamic presents in a sought-after location like Brisbane’s inner west and on one of the best riverfront sites in the city.”

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Consolidated Properties Group launch Monarch Residences in Toowong

Bespoke property developers, Feltham Property Group are inching closer to a sell-out in their most recent luxury residential project, Oakman Residences.&nbsp;

Nestled on the border of blue-chip suburbs Toowong and Taringa, construction is well underway at Oakman Residences as over 70 per cent of residences have now been sold.&nbsp;

Owner and Director, Cameron Feltham, said the majority of interest so far has come from local buyers living in the area as they understand how truly special this community is.

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The bulk earthworks have now been completed onsite, with the important milestone an exciting time for Feltham, who noted the risk of having large open areas.

“It’s often one of the riskiest parts of the build, with with large amount of open areas often the subject to storms and erosion,” Feltham said.

“We found plenty of rock so we should have excellent foundations!”

"Over the next couple of weeks well start work on the external retaining walls in front of residences 12-16, as well as our northern basement," he added.&nbsp;

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Designed by the Elizabeth Anderson-fronted Hayes Anderson Lynch, in collaboration with Studio LMD in the interiors, Oakman Residences offers luxury, low maintenance living, all surrounded by parklands and greenery.

The timeless design intertwines with traditional Queenslander elements and modern interior fitouts to deliver just 23 residences.&nbsp;

17 park-fronting residences with spacious three-bedroom floorplans will be delivered across the site, along with six full-floor three-bedroom sky homes, afforded with their own lift access.&nbsp;

“Designed around community, Oakman Residences has been crafted to create a sense of privacy and seclusion to each of the dwellings, while feelings protected and nestled within a community,” says Anderson.

Each of the homes are complete with high-end finishes, including timber floors, Bosch appliances and ducted air-conditioning, while also incorporating oversized balconies, butler’s pantries, extra high-ceilings and curved feature walls.&nbsp;

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The sales team also recently unveiled a detailed scale model of Oakman Residences, which Feltham says really brings the project to life.&nbsp;

“It makes Oakham Residences easier to understand and appreciate the level of thought and detail that has gone into the project,” Feltham added.&nbsp;

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Designed by the Elizabeth Anderson-fronted Hayes Anderson Lynch, in collaboration with Studio LMD in the interiors, Oakman Residences offers luxury, low maintenance living, all surrounded by parklands and greenery.

Oakman Taringa: An alternative to a traditional home, without sacrifice

The penthouse crowning Arc Toowong, the newest Brisbane development from prominent South East Queensland developer Spyre Group, will be one of the priciest ever developed in the Queensland capital.

Spyre are seeking $14.5 million for the luxury 700 sqm spread atop the striking riverfront project designed by bureau^proberts.

The developer will be shooting for back to back records with the Toowong penthouse, having earlier this year secured the biggest price for any Queensland apartment, both off the plan and established, at it's boutique Burleigh Heads project, Glasshouse.

Bureau^proberts, who also designed Glasshouse, were again tasked with creating a visually-unrepeatable development.

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The penthouse boasts&nbsp;100 metres of unobstructed river frontage across two floors, the largest river frontage for a multi-resident property in Brisbane. It comprises four bedrooms, including an expansive master which has&nbsp;180-degree views over the river and St Lucia, and a private ensuite with a separate wellness spa featuring a steam room and ice bath overlooking a tropical garden.

Spyre Group Design Director Kent Pinel said that every design choice of the two-level penthouse was curated to serve a distinctly Brisbane lifestyle for a discerning buyer who appreciates rarity, craftsmanship, and who seeks an enriching life.

“From the moment you enter, you quickly find there is little the apartment cannot do,” Pinel said.

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“Everything exists to elevate the residents’ level of living. You have the grand art gallery and open plan living space for the entertainer, the private studies for the work-from-home executive, the blank canvas gallery wall for the culturally curious, a 5-car private garage and basement recreation space, and a private spa for the wellness inclined individuals seeking to optimise their routine."

So far 90 per cent of the buyers have been downsizers from Brisbane's western suburbs.

"It’s a property for the locals” Pinel said.

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The most impressive feature of the penthouse is its private rooftop terrace, which offers 360-degree views over the Brisbane skyline, the river, Mt Coot-tha and St Lucia. It comes complete with a 20-metre pool, heated spa, private yoga green and an entertainer’s kitchen with subtropical landscaping wrapping the space.

The kitchen features tailored European appliances by V-Zug and an arbored island bench thermally moulded into a solid surface, a versatile man-made material.

“Arc is our opportunity to define the architectural difference in an emerging city that is truly subtropical, maybe the only one of its kind in the world, and the rooftop terrace is built to enrich this lifestyle,” Pinel added.

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“You can’t get the same architectural experience of the open rooftop, the river frontage, or the subtropical garden landscaping in places like Sydney, New York, even the Gold Coast, especially not for the price.

“Brisbane has the perfect subtropical climate for this lifestyle and we're pioneering to create a design standard unique to our river city.”

The 28 apartments, which start at around $3 million, are being marketed by YPM Group.&nbsp;

The sub-penthouse, the only other four-bedroom apartment in the development, has a $7.25 million price tag.

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Spyre are seeking $14.5 million for the luxury 700 sqm spread atop the striking riverfront project designed by bureau^proberts

Brisbane's best penthouse? Spyre Group light up Toowong with ARC penthouse

Leading private Brisbane developer, Consolidated Properties Group, in joint venture with the Qualitas Real Estate Opportunity Fund 2, has&nbsp;received approval for Monarch Residences, a $375 million development of the last significant riverfront parcel of land at Toowong in Brisbane.

The&nbsp;development of 600 Coronation Drive will see two 15-level towers built among three acres of riverfront gardens with around 130 metres of direct river frontage.

The development approval allows for a third 15-level tower to be built on the site, however it is expected that this third tower will not proceed to make way for the Toowong to West End Green Bridge in the future.

The two Monarch Residences towers will include 233 apartments that will be launched to market in Spring this year. There will be a mix of&nbsp;one, two, three&nbsp;and four bedroom skyhomes, river villas and penthouses. The Monarch Residences are priced from $550,000 for the one-bedroom apartments through to $8 million-plus for the penthouses.

Monarch Residences have been designed to maximise views across the Brisbane River and the city. AIA Gold Medal award-winning architect John Wardle Architects (JWA) has designed the development with support from local Brisbane architects Cottee Parker Associates.

Consolidated Properties Group Chairman Don O’Rorke said Monarch Residences will become the signature address in Brisbane’s inner west.

“Monarch Residences will set a new standard in apartment living in Toowong with its premium location and unsurpassed quality and style," O'Rorke said.

“Monarch Residences is an outstanding offer and will be unique for the area with its extensive gardens which run to the river’s edge. It will become renowned in the local area, and we look forward to working with Hutchinson Builders to get it started.”

Monarch Residences site is rich in history, with the local community awaiting its development. It will provide a significant uplift for the local Toowong community as the development approval includes an extension of the Bicentennial Bikeway, a riverfront park and the restoration of the Heritage listed Middenbury House. Upon completion, Middenbury House will be accessible to the public for the first time since it was built in 1865. Its refurbishment will include a conversion into a café and restaurant.

Consolidated Properties Group and Qualitas Group purchased 600 Coronation Drive for $35.5 million from Sunland in March 2022. The site has been vacant since 2006 when the ABC decommissioned their operations.

Consolidated Properties Group Head of Residential James MacGinley said 85 per cent&nbsp;of those registered so far have been locals.

"Feedback on the apartment design from these locals have reaffirmed the deliberate approach we’ve taken to enlarge living areas and balconies to embrace Queensland living,"&nbsp;MacGinley said.

The development of 600 Coronation Drive will see two 15-level towers built among three acres of riverfront gardens with around 130 metres of direct river frontage.



Consolidated Properties to launch two-tower Toowong apartment development after council sign off

The Brisbane developers State Development Corporation, in partnership with City Developments Limited,&nbsp;have redesigned the&nbsp;plans for their&nbsp;new apartment tower in Toowong.

The proposal for 58 High Street seeks to respond to the shortage of quality owner occupier apartments within the Toowong residential market, which was demonstrated by the successful sale of all apartments at the nearby Aviary, SDC note.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.

The change comes as the developers focus shifted from wanting to attract residential investors, initially creating a majority of one and two-bedroom dwelling, to instead complimenting the Aviary, responding to the maturing residential apartment market, attracting owner occupiers.

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Render of the proposed new tower at 58 High Street, Toowong. Image credit: Nettleton Tribe.&nbsp;

The new plans reduce the number of apartments by 29, with the 20-storey tower now set to be home to 125 residences, consisting of 28 one-bedroom, 61 two-bedroom and 36 three-bedroom apartments.

The landscaping throughout, by AS Design, plays a pivotal part in the development, with three out of four facades covered in deep planting and greenery, as well as creating a garden space on the rooftop terrace.

The proposal provides a distinct lower, middle and upper building form and is well articulated with varied materials, balconies and screening.

The built form of the podium and ground floor plane embraces the subtropical environment of South-East Queensland by providing layered awnings and an articulated landscaped interface to the north and west activating Ebor Street and High Street edges.

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The facade from Ebor St.&nbsp;Image credit: Nettleton Tribe

The configuration of apartment floors has been orientated to encourage favourable daylight and maximised view lines to living areas.

Sitting above all residential floors, both outdoor and covered communal areas take advantage of natural lighting and sweeping views to the city and the river for all of the residents.

Large doors have also been installed in all public and communal locations, allowing seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Where possible and appropriately shaded, large floor-to-ceiling openings have been created with Juliette balconies.

Plans outline three levels of basement parking, before reaching the lower ground floor, which features a resident&rsquo;s store, with the upper-ground floor including four retail tenancy spaces, occupying the north-western side of the ground floor.

Two podium levels provide further car and bicycle parking, with the residences starting on level four through to 19, before the tower tops out with a rooftop terrace on level 20.

Nettleton Tribe have prepared revised architectural plans for the site, known as The Vanda, with approval previously given for 157 apartments.



Toowong apartment development to become more owner-occupier friendly

Toowong, the riverside inner-Brisbane suburb,&nbsp;is set for a contemporary mixed-use development.

Plans have been filed for two towers, dubbed The Edge&nbsp;at&nbsp;80-88 Jephson Street Toowong, which will see 320 apartments built above a number of retail spaces on a podium level.

There will be a mix one two, three and four-bedroom apartments in Tower A, and the&nbsp;

The local architecture firm, Zenx Architects, designed the two 24 and 25-level towers with the focus of &quot;Living on the Edge.&quot;

&quot;It embraces the design principles of &ldquo;Buildings That Breathe&rdquo; and reflects a new post-Covid lifestyle,&quot; Zenx submission to the Brisbane City Council advised.

<a href="/new-apartments/toowong-qld-4066">To keep up to date with the project, enquire here.</a>

&quot;We have explored various responses to new social challenges, with the aim of generating a design that reflects changing lifestyles and demands of residents.&quot;

Zenx said the site provides an exciting opportunity for urban renewal excellence, being located in the central hub of Toowong and part of Brisbane City Council&rsquo;s strategic catalyst site.

&quot;Sitting between the Brisbane river and foothills of Mt Coot-tha, where the green meets the blue, the development is situated alongside all the natural &amp; urban attributes that can support a healthy, connected and sophisticated lifestyle.&quot;

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There was a big focus for Zenx to encourage healthy indoor and outdoor living, entertainment, and working from home, as well as creating a positive social connection in the neighbourhood.

&quot;The design of this development occurred through the Covid pandemic period, and will be one of first projects to deliver a considered response to the post-Covid era.

&quot;We have explored various responses to new social challenges, with the aim of generating a design that reflects changing lifestyles and demands of residents.&quot;

<a href="/new-apartments/toowong-qld-4066">To keep up to date with the project, enquire here.</a>

The level three podium roof terrace, shared between both buildings, will feature a&nbsp;20 metre lap pool and adjoining play pool, a gym, indoor lounge, and a quiet room.

There will be further resident amenity on each rooftop, with landscaped gardens and lounge area, as well as ground level media room, lounge and function room.

The plans were filed by Po Seng Management.

No doubt they took some inspiration of the green laden The Aviary apartment development, currently being developed next door by State Development Corporation.

"The concept of “Living on the Edge” is our answer...It embraces the design principles of “Buildings That Breathe” and reflects a new post-Covid lifestyle"



Plans filed for "post-COVID" mixed-use apartment development in Toowong

The South East Queensland&nbsp;developer Mosaic Property is having its busiest period on record.

Fresh off securing a near sell-out of their Mermaid Beach development Dawn in&nbsp;around two weeks, the developer, led by its founder and managing director Brook Monahan, are set to launch yet another project.

Kensington by Mosaic, designed in partnership with Cottee Parker, will be&nbsp;the eighth&nbsp;project the company have developed in Brisbane&#39;s inner west, with more to come, according to Monahan.

&quot;We have invested significantly in this particular area over many years and will continue to do so because there is a genuine, sustained appetite for the incredible, effortless lifestyle on offer,&quot; Monahan says.

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&quot;Everything you could possibly want is in such close reach, including some of the most significant infrastructure projects of our generation, such as Brisbane Live, the Victoria Park redevelopment, Queensland Wharf, and Toowong&#39;s new $450m mixed-use town centre, The Aviary.&quot;&nbsp;

Kensington by Mosaic is not farm&nbsp;from Mosaic&#39;s sold out The Patterson. The 62 apartments, predominantly&nbsp;secured local&nbsp;owner-occupiers, took just four weeks for 90 per cent of the $72 million building to sell last October.

Located&nbsp;across from the heritage-listed Toowong Memorial Park, Kensington by Mosaic will home 63 two and three bedroom apartments and one penthouse over nine levels. There will be a communal rooftop entertainment area with an infinity-edge pool, sun deck, barbecue and dining areas.&nbsp;

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The architecture reflects a&nbsp;subtropical theme with over 170 sqm of extensive deep planting and landscaping.&nbsp;

Much like The Patterson, owner-occupiers are expected to be the dominant buyer profile.

Prices start from $610,000 for a 97 sqm two bedroom, two bathroom apartment and 128 sqm for a three bedroom, two bathroom and two car apartment.

The Penthouse&nbsp;

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A 230 sqm penthouse&nbsp;boasts an&nbsp;expansive outdoor terrace with northern&nbsp;city, river, hinterland, and parkland views.&nbsp;

Mosaic has&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;$300m in projects currently under construction in Brisbane&nbsp;and another $370m in projects under construction across the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.

The Henry in Indooroopilly is due for completion mid this year, and The Sinclair in East Brisbane and The Patterson in Toowong are due to be finished in 2022. All three Brisbane developments are sold out.

Kensington by Mosaic, designed in partnership with Cottee Parker, will be the eighth project the company have developed in Brisbane's inner west



Tower reveal: Mosaic to launch new Toowong development Kensington by Mosaic

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Don O'Rorke's Consolidated Properties has paid $43.5 million for the former ABC headquarters at Brisbane's Toowong.

The riverfront 1.5 hectare site was offloaded by the ASX listed Sunland group who bought it in 2013 for a reported $20 million.

The ABC departed the site in 2006.

Many of its buildings have been demolished with the site remediated after concerns arose following a breast cancer cluster among female staff. 

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Consolidated Properties confirmed to The Australian it had purchased the Coronation Drive site with two undisclosed business partners.

Consolidated intends at least two luxury apartment towers, with concept planning now underway with community consultation set to begin.

Sunland put the Toowong site up for sale in late 2020 after its major development for the site, a "champagne flute" plan for three apartment towers designed by Dame Zaha Hadid was rejected by the Supreme Court in 2018.

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The heights of the towers ranged from 22 to 25 storeys.

The site includes a heritage building known as Middenbury Home, set to be retained potentially as a restaurant, cafe or gallery.

Last October Sunland told its shareholders that it would wind down its operations over the next three-to-five years.
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Queensland developer Consolidated Properties has paid $43.5 million for Brisbane’s former ABC headquarters at Toowong

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Consolidated Properties pays $43.5 million for Brisbane’s former ABC headquarters at Toowong

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Foley House at Toowong has been sold through McGrath Estate Agents for $2.55 million.
It was bought by an Australian expat couple living in Singapore.
Alex Jordan and Frazer Watson sold it to the couple who viewed the home via a WhatsApp video.
The 1916 estate last traded in 2000.
The 75 Woodstock Road property had previously sold for $500,000.
Set on 1,465 sqm of prime land on three lots, it is a stroll to cafés, schools and public transport.
The six bedroom, four bathroom features leadlight glass detailed windows and French doors as well as a pool.
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