Repeat buyers are one of the strongest measures of confidence in any apartment development.

At <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/era-newcastle-west-124-126-bull-street-newcastle-west-nsw-2302">ERA</a> in Newcastle West, some purchasers are returning to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/gwh">GWH</a> after living at the developer's One Apartments. Their decision to purchase again was driven by the quality of life they found after moving into their first GWH home.

Keith Wilton had spent years living in a house in East Maitland before deciding it was time for a change. Apartment living had always been on his radar, but he was selective about what he wanted.

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"I had some boxes I wanted to tick," he says.

Keith points to the open-plan design, generous outdoor areas and considered inclusions as key reasons One Apartments worked for him.

“One of those things was a nice indoor open plan area, but also I wanted a nice outdoor open area that I could entertain on in summer or Christmases or birthdays,” he says.

He also found value in the smaller details, from integrated appliances to shared resident spaces including the pool, cinema and rooftop areas.

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After comparing several developments, he chose One Apartments because of GWH's longstanding local reputation and his own experience working with the developer on a commercial project more than a decade earlier.

"I knew that they were local, that the quality of the build was going to be up there. I'd looked at other apartment complexes around and close by, and I just knew that here was a better decision location wise."

Today, Keith says the move has completely changed how he experiences Newcastle.

"I enjoy living in this location because it's more of a lifestyle change. That Newcastle city living where you can walk to restaurants and bars and even beaches and parks and even shopping across the road."

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Beyond the location, he says it's the sense of community that has surprised him most.

"Everyone loves living here because they chose to live here, but everyone looks out for each other. It's a real great community feel here."

For Aimee and Lyle Goodman, the journey started almost by chance.

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The couple happened to be having coffee in Newcastle when they noticed the site where One Apartments was about to begin construction.

"We were aware GWH was planning a development," Aimee says. "We made one phone call and things moved pretty quickly after that."

As busy business owners, they initially thought apartment living would simply reduce the maintenance that came with larger homes. Instead, it fundamentally changed how they spent time together.

"We actually catch up more as a family now," Aimee says.

"We've had homes with big yards and lots of space, but everyone ended up in different rooms. Here we'll have dinner together, the kids can play, and we spend far more quality time together."

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Lyle says their confidence came from GWH's reputation within Newcastle's building industry.

"I know people who've worked across different apartment projects, and whenever GWH came up the feedback was always the same. They're rock solid. They're quality."

That confidence only grew throughout the buying process.

"One of the things that really impressed us with GWH was the whole process, was the communication," Lyle says. "It was consistent, it was regular, there was no problem if we had some weird questions, there was no problems in getting answers."

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Aimee says one moment stood out.

"The project actually finished on time. We realised we needed to hurry up and sell our house because everything was happening exactly when they said it would."

The positive experience at One Apartments ultimately gave all three buyers the confidence to purchase again with GWH, this time at ERA.

Their confidence reflects what many buyers are seeking in today's apartment market. Location remains important, but so too does certainty around delivery, quality and long-term liveability.

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ERA builds on those foundations with 280 one, two and three-bedroom apartments across two landmark towers in <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/newcastle-west-nsw-2302">Newcastle West</a>.&nbsp;

Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/fk-australia">Fender Katsalidis</a>, the project will include more than 2,000 square metres of resident amenities, including a resort-style pool, gym, sauna, private cinema and rooftop entertaining spaces overlooking the harbour and coastline.&nbsp;

The development is also within walking distance of the Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Darby Street, the harbour foreshore, restaurants, retail and the city’s beaches, continuing the walkable lifestyle that existing GWH buyers say has transformed how they live.

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For Keith, the appeal remains straightforward.

"You feel at home even before you've moved into your home."

For Aimee, the change is measured in time.

“I just felt like I had more time,” she says.

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Construction at ERA is now underway, with more than half of the residences already sold and limited two and three-bedroom apartments remaining in the East Tower release. Priced from $980,000 for two-bedroom residences and $1.46 million for three-bedroom residences, buyers can secure an apartment with a 10 per cent deposit, with premium homes offering ocean views from Level 8 and harbour views from Level 10.

ERA is also backed by Resilience Insurance's 10-year Latent Defects Insurance policy, providing protection against structural or waterproofing defects for 10 years after completion. The project is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.

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From ONE to ERA: Why buyers are choosing GWH again in Newcastle West

Virgate Property Group is preparing to commence construction of Verdé, its new apartment development in Melbourne's Arts Precinct at Southbank, following a strong run of sales that has seen more than half of the project's 173 apartments secured.

Verdé has attracted a broad mix of first home buyers, owner-occupiers upgrading from nearby inner-city suburbs and investors, with younger owner-occupier couples aged between 28 and 45 accounting for the strongest enquiry. Many are already living in Southbank, South Melbourne, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, South Yarra and the CBD.

"Verdé is located in one of the most desirable pockets of southern Melbourne," Blair Property Group Director Darren Blair, who is managing sales at Verdé, said.

"It's within walking distance of the Arts Centre, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, and Southbank's restaurants and retail. It's a great lifestyle location with strong amenity and liveability, which made it a very attractive choice for the project."

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Virgate was already familiar with the precinct, having previously delivered the successful Domain House development in neighbouring South Melbourne. That experience gave the developer confidence to acquire the Coventry Street site and continue expanding its presence in Melbourne's inner south.

"We had been keeping an eye on the site and the broader precinct for a few months before deciding to move forward with the acquisition," Virgate said.

The project was ultimately secured in 2020 following feasibility studies, planning assessments and due diligence, with the brief centred on delivering "a high-quality, considered design that feels both refined and fit for purpose."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bruce-henderson-architects">Bruce Henderson Architects</a>, Verdé comprises 173 one, two and three-bedroom apartments priced from $599,000. The architecture is distinguished by a faceted glass façade that responds to both the site's outlook and Melbourne's changing light conditions.

According to Bruce Henderson Architects, the coloured glazing gives the building a distinctive identity while also providing privacy and solar shading, with residences oriented to capture views across the bay, city skyline and surrounding parklands.

Inside, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/designoffice">DesignOffice</a> has created interiors focused on natural light, efficient planning and enduring materials. Apartments feature engineered oak flooring, natural stone benchtops, floor-to-ceiling glazing and SMEG appliances, while a restrained material palette aims to complement the expansive outlooks rather than compete with them.

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Resident amenity has also been designed around everyday functionality rather than occasional use. Facilities include a concierge-serviced lobby, residents' lounge with fireplace, library and co-working space, gym, terrace garden with barbecue facilities, ground-floor café, and package delivery management.

The project's location continues to be one of its strongest drawcards. Positioned on Coventry Street, Verdé sits within walking distance of the National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens and Albert Park Lake, while Southbank's dining precinct, Sturt Street trams and the new ANZAC Station are all nearby. The surrounding education catchment also includes Melbourne Grammar, Melbourne Girls Grammar, Mac.Robertson Girls' High School and several major university campuses.

The sales team says buyers have responded particularly well to the combination of location, design quality and long-term liveability.

"They're responding really positively to the quality of the design, premium resident amenities and the uninterrupted views. Many also appreciate the location and how connected it is to everything they need."

The ability to secure stamp duty savings before completion has also been a key factor for purchasers, alongside the opportunity to personalise finishes ahead of settlement.

With construction set to commence soon and more than half the apartments already sold, Verdé enters its next phase as one of the Arts Precinct's more established apartment developments, offering remaining buyers an opportunity to secure a residence before construction advances further. Expected completion is scheduled for late 2027.

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Virgate's Verdé Southbank moves toward construction as sales fly past halfway stage

Downsizer-focused apartment development Kooyongkoot in Hawthorn has been recognised at the 2026 Better Future Melbourne Design Awards, taking home Gold and Silver awards in two categories.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/kooyongkoot-hawthorn-1-kooyongkoot-road-hawthorn-vic-3122">Kooyongkoot</a>, currently being delivered by developer PQD and designed by Cera Stribley, received Gold in the Interior Design – Proposed category and Silver in the Architecture – Proposed category.

The dual recognition reflects the design approach behind the boutique development on prestigious Kooyongkoot Road, where the focus has been on creating homes for downsizers seeking the space, quality and functionality of a detached house within a low-rise apartment building.

Rather than maximising apartment numbers, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/pqd">PQD</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/cera-stribley-architects">Cera Stribley</a> limited the development to just 18 residences, allowing for larger floorplans, greater privacy, generous landscaping and expansive communal spaces.&nbsp;The majority of the apartments also benefit from corner aspects, allowing for dual sources of natural light.

Now around 70 per cent complete and on track for completion in November 2026, Kooyongkoot will comprise a mix of garden residences, ter​race apartments, sub-penthouses, and is crowned by two half-floor penthouses with direct lift access and private rooftop terraces.

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The Silver Award for Architecture recognised the way the building responds to its prominent corner position at the ent​rance to Hawthorn's Scotch Hill precinct, one of Melbourne's most established residential neighbourhoods.

Rather than competing with the grand homes that line Kooyongkoot Road, the architectural approach focused on restraint and longevity, using curved brickwork, generous landscaping and carefully considered proportions to integrate with the existing streetscape.

"The form feels fluid and timeless, as though shaped by the landscape itself – architecture that belongs, rather than competes," said Chris Stribley, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Cera Stribley.

The judging submission also highlighted practical innovations throughout the building, including lift cores servicing only nine homes each, a central landscaped lightcourt designed to bring daylight and ventilation into the building, and fully enclosed private storage rooms with lighting, power and shelving to better accommodate residents transitioning from larger family homes.

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The Gold Award for Interior Design recognised the project's focus on long-term liveability rather than display-home aesthetics.

According to the awards submission, the interiors were designed from the inside out, prioritising how homes would function over decades of daily use through generous proportions, practical storage, durable natural materials and flexible layouts.

The specification includes natural stone throughout, upgraded acoustic glazing, V-ZUG appliances and fully enclosed storage rooms, alongside an amenity offering focused on wellness, entertainment and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

Residents will have access to a gym and yoga studio, a wellness centre featuring traditional and infrared saunas, a cold therapy shower and treatment room, as well as a residents' lounge and golf simulator/cinema room for entertainment.&nbsp;Kooyongkoot has also considered the everyday convenience of its residents by offering a private carwash and pet wash facilities on site as well as dedicated parcel lockers and oversized fully enclosed storage rooms.&nbsp;

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The project's attention to detail has already resonated with buyers. Earlier this year, Kooyongkoot recorded one of Boroondara's highest apartment sales when an $8 million penthouse was purchased by a Melbourne CEO downsizing from a nearby family home.

"Every detail feels deliberate, from the overall design down to the smallest touches," the purchaser said.

"The level of quality and refinement is exceptional, but what really sold it was how liveable it felt... It felt like a place where everything had been considered, not just a luxury building."

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Sustainability also formed a key part of both award submissions. Kooyongkoot is targeting a minimum 7.5-star NatHERS rating across all residences, supported by passive design principles, high-performance glazing, EV charging infrastructure, water reuse systems and a wellness model focused on lower-energy dry facilities rather than pools and large wet areas.

Located within walking distance of Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College, Koo​yong Lawn Tennis Club, Aubur​n Village and Camberwell Junction, Kooyongkoot continues to target owner-occupiers looking to remain in Melbourne's inner east without compromising on space or quality. A limited selection of two, three and four-bedroom residences remains available, with prices starting from $1.9 million.

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Kooyongkoot wins Gold and Silver at Better Future Melbourne Design Awards

New apartment supply has become increasingly constrained across <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/parramatta-nsw-2150">Parramatta</a> in recent years, with fewer projects progressing through to completion as development conditions have become more challenging.

It makes <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/novm">NOVM</a>'s 2021-completed <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/the-lennox-parramatta-12-phillip-street-parramatta-nsw-2150">The Lennox</a> one of the most recently completed residential towers on the Parramatta River, and among the newest apartment developments in Sydney's second CBD.

With the project largely completed before the sharp escalation in construction costs and inflation following the pandemic, The Lennox is now offering pricing that would be difficult to replicate in a comparable new development in Parramatta today, or across much of Western Sydney.

The majority of the 413 apartments at The Lennox sold before and shortly after completion. A limited release of the remaining apartments has recently been brought to market by capital partner <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/equitifund-group">Equitifund</a>, with entry-level pricing from $700,000 and two-bedroom apartments available from under $1 million.

Rising above the Parramatta River at 12 Phillip Street, The Lennox comprises one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments, appealing to first home buyers, young professionals, families, downsizers and interstate investors seeking a completed apartment in one of Australia's fastest-growing economic centres.

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Rather than positioning Parramatta as an alternative to Sydney's CBD, Equitifund believes the city has reached a point where it stands on its own merits.

"Parramatta is no longer simply an alternative to Sydney CBD, it's becoming a destination in its own right," Equitifund Executive Chairman Greg Huxley said.

"The Lennox captures that evolution with a level of quality and amenity that's difficult to match at its price point."

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Designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/marchese-partners">Marchese Partners</a>, the tower responds directly to its riverfront setting through expansive glazing and open-plan layouts that maximise views across the Parramatta River and city skyline. Interiors feature engineered timber flooring, stone benchtops, stainless steel appliances and floor-to-ceiling glazing, while generous balconies extend the living spaces outdoors.

Marchese Partners says the project was conceived to balance high-quality apartment living with practical, long-term functionality, pairing larger, efficient floorplans with amenities more commonly associated with five-star hotels.

That emphasis continues through the resident facilities, which include a 20-metre rooftop swimming pool, fully equipped gym and wellness spaces, full-time concierge, a residents' lounge, function room, private lifts, secure basement parking and rooftop communal areas overlooking the Parramatta River. Ground-floor boardwalk retail and dining further activate the riverfront and integrate the building into the surrounding public realm.

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Australian housing and finance group Equitifund has secured the remaining apartments, believing there are few completed apartment opportunities in Parramatta that offer the same combination of location, amenity and pricing.

Equitifund National Sales Director Ben Hamblett says buyers are increasingly recognising that premium apartment living no longer needs to come with Sydney CBD pricing.

"The Lennox is where aspirational living becomes attainable," Hamblett said.

"Wake to river and mountain views, step into Sydney's Second CBD, and arrive home to resort-calibre amenities, all without the harbour price tag."

Hamblett says owner-occupiers are also attracted by the convenience of having Westfield Parramatta, Church Street's dining precinct, Parramatta Park, Riverside Theatres, Western Sydney University and major transport connections all within walking distance.

"At The Lennox, lifestyle is not an afterthought, it is the foundation."

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The Lennox places residents within walking distance of Parramatta Square, Westfield Parramatta, Church Street Eat Street, Parramatta Station, the ferry wharf, Light Rail, the future Sydney Metro West, Parramatta Park and CommBank Stadium, reinforcing Parramatta's position as one of Australia's most connected metropolitan centres outside Sydney's CBD.

Equitifund says buyers visiting the display suite consistently comment on the quality of the finishes, generous floorplans, river and skyline views, and the walkability of the location. The project has attracted a broad mix of local professionals, upsizers, downsizers, buyers relocating from Sydney's inner suburbs and interstate investors seeking long-term growth opportunities.

That demand aligns with Parramatta's continued evolution as an economic powerhouse. Equitifund Research and Market Insights specialist John Bekiaris says sustained population growth, infrastructure investment and expanding employment opportunities continue to support long-term housing demand across the city.

"Parramatta has evolved from a satellite city into one of Australia's most important economic centres. Population growth, infrastructure investment and employment are all supporting sustained long-term housing demand."

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The apartment price gap drawing Sydney buyers west

A luxury beachfront apartment at Rainbow Bay has more than doubled in value since it sold off the plan six years ago, setting a new local apartment record in the process.

The three-bedroom apartment in the Flow development on Petrie Street, the first of four new projects locally by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects, has sold for $7.4 million, after originally selling for $3.27 million when the project launched in 2020.

The seventh-floor apartment, comprising 187 sqm of internal living space and a 54 sqm balcony overlooking Froggies Beach and Snapper Rocks, was purchased by a local family.

The transaction was negotiated by Pezet Matheson director Kerry Pezet and equates to more than $30,000 per sqm.

Pezet said the sale reflected the limited opportunities to buy into the boutique beachfront development.

"The sale highlights the rarity of opportunities within the boutique beachfront development, where residences seldom become available," Pezet said.

"Flow is one of the Gold Coast's most tightly held buildings. Buyers from our database move quickly when residences become available, and achieving an off-market sale at $7.4 million demonstrates the depth of demand for property of this calibre."

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Flow was the first of four luxury apartment developments delivered by Paul Gedoun's S&amp;S Projects at Rainbow Bay and was completed in 2023.

Positioned on the beachfront overlooking Snapper Rocks, the residence includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a powder room and views stretching north along the coastline towards Surfers Paradise.

Pezet Matheson Residential principal Mitchell Lambert said buyers continued to prioritise quality beachfront apartments in tightly held locations.

"Flow Residences offers a rare combination of elevated beachfront positioning, architectural excellence, comprehensive resident amenity and premium finishes, which is exactly what discerning purchasers are seeking," Lambert said.

"The transaction further reinforces Rainbow Bay's reputation as one of Australia's premier coastal lifestyle destinations, where limited supply and growing demand continue to support strong market performance."

Pezet Matheson originally marketed and sold out Flow off the plan, making the latest transaction a return to one of the project's original buyers.

Paul Gedoun is selling his third project, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/radia-rainbow-bay-271-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Radia Rainbow Bay</a>, after recently completing, and selling out, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/esprit-217-227-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Esprit</a>. He has plans for a <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/qld/first-look-s-s-projects-proposes-88-apartment-wellness-tower-at-coolangattas-boundary-street">fourth building</a>, 88 apartments on <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/209-213-boundary-street-coolangatta-qld-4225">Boundary Street</a>.

Rainbow Bay apartment doubles in price since off the plan sale during pandemic

Trophy Apartment

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A trophy apartment at the Emporium Residences complex in Brisbane’s South Bank has been on-sold.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom 17th floor sub-penthouse apartment fetched $3.9 million.

Located at 1702/35 Tribune Street, the 264 sqm residence offers views over the Brisbane CBD, River and parklands.

The home features an open-plan living and dining, natural oak flooring and high ceilings.

Its residents benefit from access to facilities and services from the Emporium Hotel including a health and wellness centre, rooftop pool and Emporium’s bar and restaurant.

The 2018 built Emporium offers 143 rooms and 220 fully-serviced residences.

The sub-penthouse came with a lock-up storage cage, Gaggenau appliances and custom timber joinery.

Bold Residential’s Phillip Rand and Kierin Strachan marketed the listing.

The apartment sits within Anthony John Group’s Southport development in the city’s South Bank precinct.

The $660 million Southport development consists of three towers including apartments, the 143-room Emporium Hotel, plus a major office tower.

The Emporium Residences commanded an average sale price of $1.39 million with its off the plan sales in 2018 reportedly seeing one local Brisbane buyer pay $5.2 million, reflecting $16,000 per square metre, for a lavish apartment with in-built fireplace on level 18 of the Emporium Residences.
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A trophy apartment at the Emporium Residences complex in Brisbane’s South Bank has been on-sold.

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South Bank Emporium sub-penthouse sells for $3.9 million

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Billed as the best boutique residential complex on the Sunshine Coast, a penthouse in the Tangalooma Residence has been listed for sale at $7.4 million.

The whole floor space boasts over 550 sqm space with house like proportions on River Esplanade.

There are four bedrooms, all with walk-in wardrobes and ensuited bathrooms.

It comes with two master suites, situated at either end of the space.

There are two very separate lounge areas, a family room and home cinema along with a large executive office.

The kitchen comes with butler's kitchen and an internal bar.

The adjacent outdoor kitchen has refrigeration, stainless steel BBQ and wet area.

Facing east over a deep water position on the banks of the Mooloolah River, the apartment is serviced by its private lift from the garage for up to four cars.

All four apartments come with private lift.

Simon Guilfoyle at G1 Property and Tony Rich of Rich &amp; Partners are conducting private appointment over summer but only with eligible purchasers.

Earlier this year there was a $5.4 million sale of the ground floor apartment in Tangalooma.

It included a private marina berth, waterfront pool, and a five car garage.

With striking architecture, the ground floor space comes with 200 sqm of outdoor entertaining space.

Last year the complex won the HIA Apartment Complex of the Year and Apartment of the Year at the 2019 awards have been completed in late 2018. 

Tangalooma was developed by local builder Laz Dzufer, who with his partner Grant Kennedy, is now undertaking another premium apartment project in an absolute waterfront location, Botanica Riverside featuring only 16 apartments over eight levels with each residence 310 sqm in size with initial pricing starting at $2.4 million.

It's website suggests more than 60% of the development has been sold
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Billed as the best boutique residential complex on the Sunshine Coast, a penthouse in the Tangalooma Residence has been listed for sale at $7.4 million.

Sunshine Coast penthouse in Tangalooma Residence listed at $7.4 million

Luna at Burleigh Heads is now a sellout with all eight sold.

The full-floor residences on the near beachfront were priced from $3.9 million.

Located at 50 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads the project is separated from the beach by a street and a car park.

Its penthouse is dual-level, with its own rooftop pool.

Each apartment has three bedrooms, with all bedrooms equipped with an ensuite bathroom.

The balconies also have integrated BBQ/outdoor kitchenette areas..

Living rooms are afforded full height windows that frame the ocean scenery.

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The 506 sqm site was bought last December for $5.5 million having operated as the Fish House restaurant.

It sits next to the 1981 Burleigh Beach Tower which had five sales during 2020 ranging from $599,000 to $752,500.

The two bedroom two bathroom $599,000 sale had sold at $627,000 in 2017, according to CoreLogic.

<h2>Development Nearby</h2>

Sandbar Burleigh

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A development which still has apartments on offer is the Sandbar Burleigh at 1969-1971 Gold Coast Highway. It comprises 163 two and three bedroom&nbsp;residences.

Prices start from $590,000.

Each apartment at Sandbar, Burleigh Heads, is appointed with European fitments by Parisi and premium appliances by Franke.

<h2>Other developments for sale on the Gold Coast</h2>

Shoreline, Surfers Paradise

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Shoreline is the latest&nbsp;Surfers Paradise tower&nbsp;to be created by Marquee Development Partners.

The boutique 27 apartment development across 17 levels offers residents a luxury unseen in the between Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach for a number of years.

Miles Residences, Kirra Beach

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The Miles Residences Kirra Point will be one of Kirra Point's most impressive towers when it's completed in 2023.

The development of 118 apartments is part of the redevelopment of the&nbsp;Kirra Beach&nbsp;Hotel. The brains behind the operation is the family-ran KTQ Group, led by Peggy Flannery, who are behind the award-winning Elements of Byron Bay.

The eight full-floor residences on the near beachfront were priced from $3.9 million.

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Burleigh Heads trophy beach development Luna sold out

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Infinity by Crown Group at Green Square has taken out yet another major industry award, this time the Urban Developer’s Development of the Year in its high density residential category. 

The tightly held complex has a limited number of apartments with studios priced from $639,000, and two-bedroom apartments from $1,269,000.

Penthouses are for sale, with prices available on request at the 301 Botany Road, Zetland landmark.  

The accolade follows two major wins for the project last month, when it earned the most innovative development in the Urban Taskforce development excellence awards and the HIA NSW apartment complex at the 2020 HIA-CSR NSW housing and kitchen &amp; bathroom awards. 

Infinity was completed in 2019, as the gateway to the newly developed Green Square Town Centre.

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Its 2015 launch saw sales priced up to $3.45 million when more than $350 million worth of apartments were sold at the launch.

Prices for the apartments started from $650,000.

Infinity by Crown Group has 329 residential apartments and 74 hotel apartments in the 20-storey building that has an eye-catching looped design.

Its resort-style facilities for residents include an open-air pool, spa, sauna, gym, roof top terrace, sky lounge, two piano rooms and theatre.

There is also a retail and dining plaza offering the new Italian Street Kitchen, Social Society, McDonald’s, KFC, Bashan Noodles, Gong Cha, Miracle Supermarket and Infinity Health Medical Centre.

The site will soon play host to a 425-seat Infinity Convention Centre.
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Infinity was completed in 2019, as the gateway to the newly developed Green Square Town Centre.



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Infinity by Crown Group at Green Square takes out the Urban Developer’s Development of the Year award in its high density residential category 

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A Port Melbourne trophy apartment has been sold for $1.85 million.

It sits with the five-storey Coast project built by ProBuild for the Carter Group in 2003.

The 11 apartment complex was designed by architects SJB. 

It last sold for $1.4 million in 2016 and first sold in 2003 at $840,000. 

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Situated at 6/23 Beaconsfield Parade, the 147 sqm apartment has views of the bay through palm trees.

The apartment in the boutique block was available as a rental in 2019 seeking $900/pw.

There's garaging for two cars.

There was a higher two bedroom, two bathroom unit sale in 2017 at $2.25 million. It had first sold in 2003 at $1.15 million.

Other SJB projects in Port Melbourne have included ID, on the corner of Pickles and Rouse streets, undertaken by the Sheridan Property Group.

Port Melbourne currently has 38 off the plan apartment projects selling.
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It sits with the five-storey Coast project built by ProBuild for the Carter Group in 2003.

SJB designed Coast, Beaconsfield Parade, Port Melbourne apartment sells for $1.85 million

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A trophy apartment in Newcastle, overlooking the harbour city, has been sold for $3,562,500.

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment is in the Newport building that dates back to its construction in 2000.

Located at 17/71 Scott Street, the complex has 18 apartments.

It was offered by the Ainsworth family who were the builders of the complex, selling within a month of its listing.

The penthouse has views of Newcastle Beach to Fort Scratchley, and north across the harbour to Stockton Bight.

Set over 484sqm, the home includes two separate living areas, two entertaining terraces, exclusive use of the rooftop and the potential for a fourth bedroom.

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The sale came with two secure parking spaces and a storage area.

The apartment's strata fees are over $12,500 per annum.

PRD Newcastle agents Mark Kentwell and Chasse Ede marketed the listing.

It was the first sale to occur in the complex this year, with the last sale being $1.125 million last December. It was a first floor unit that last sold at $520,000 in 2003.

After picking up earlier this year, Newcastle’s housing market appears to be softening, JLL’s Newcastle housing market overview recorded. 

However, as the mid and lower-end of the markets begin to show signs of weakening, the prestige and upper-end of the Newcastle property market have continued to perform relatively well. 

Newcastle’s rental market remains tight with the rental vacancy rate increasing to 2.1 per cent, up from 1.4 per cent a year ago. 

<h2>Apartment construction likely to pick up on the back of strong approvals</h2>

According to JLL's overview, the total number of dwellings approved in Newcastle more than doubled over the year to March 2020 to reach 2,000. This is in contrast to Sydney, which has seen dwelling approvals decline sharply over the same period.

64 per cent of dwellings approved were apartments, which increased by more than threefold over the year to March 2020.

SKY Residences is a new high-rise development in Newcastle, with prices for one-bedroom apartments beginning at $380,000. 

SKY offers a choice of 180 one, two, three and four-bedroom apartments with access to entertainment, transport and hotel-quality amenities, including heated outdoor pool, fully-equipped gym and landscaped garden terrace retreat.

 

 
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The three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment is in the Newport building that dates back to its construction in 2000.



Newcastle penthouse sells for over $3.5 million

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Residences in the new Australia 108 apartment complex, the tallest residential building in the southern hemisphere, have hit the market.

Located in Melbourne’s Southbank, the Australia 108 tower was designed by Fender Katsalidis and pays homage to the Australian flag with a rotated golden structure protruding from the building.

The 161 Cloud Residences are located between 210 metres and 319 metres above ground across the tower’s 72 through 100 floors, atop the building’s iconic Starburst feature. A collection of four limited edition Nova sub-penthouses are also on offer. Located on level 97 the three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartments span up to 200 sqm. They have price tags between $4,746,000 and $5,558,000.

The Cloud Residences also represent some of the most expensive residential apartments real estate in the nation, with prices between $1.9 million for a three bedroom and $25 million for the statement trophy 797 sqm penthouse, the most expensive apartment sold in Australia at the time of its sale in 2015.

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<figcaption>Cloud Residence Living Room</figcaption></figure>Prices for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment start from $470,000 and two-bedroom, two-bathroom starting from $630,000. The apartment's amenities include infinity pools, sauna and steam rooms, a private cinema and sophisticated dining and lounge rooms. Carr Design has curated the interiors of the units.

Australia 108 is located a three minute walk from the Crown Casino and entertainment complex and a seven minute walk to Flinders Street Station.

World Class Land, who developed the project, are also working on 30 Albert Street in Brisbane which is set to rise to over 270 metres.

Other projects by the developers include Melbourne’s Avant, located on 54 A’Beckett Street.
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Offerings include four limited sub-penthouses located on level 97 which starts from $4,746,000.

Apartments in Melbourne's Australia 108, the Southern Hemisphere's tallest residential tower, listed for sale

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A penthouse in Port Melbourne beachfront Nautica block has been listed with hopes it will fetch nearly $5 million.
The three bedroom apartment at <a id="LPlnk" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/property-apartment-vic-port+melbourne-134856238">65 Beach Street</a> has been listed with a $4.6 million to $4.95 million guide.
<div>It has 270-degree views of everything from the bay to Station Pier, the city skyline and the Bolte and West Gate bridges.</div>
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Oliver Bruce and Justin Holod of Marshall White are taking expressions of interest until December 7.
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<div>Marketed as palatial in scale, the sun-drenched apartment is surrounded by floor to ceiling glass windows on three sides.</div>
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<div>Perfectly positioned to enjoy all the restaurants and shops on Bay St, the light rail and schools, it includes lift access, video intercom, powder-room, laundry, audio wiring, storeroom, ducted heating and air-conditioning, 4 basement car-spaces and a communal pool onsite.</div>
Nautica was built by the Borwell Development Group two decades ago. It comprises 48 apartments across its eight levels.
The base podium is a wharf-like structure ringed with wooden piers, while the main building curves like a ship.
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Beachfront Port Melbourne trophy apartment listed

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A waterfront trophy apartment on NSW’s Central Coast has sold for a record-breaking $2.45 million.
Located at 2/372 Booker Bay Road, the Booker Bay property beat the peninsula region apartment record by $350,000.
The three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence was designed by architect Darren Tve.
Its modern design includes sleek interiors, an oversized outdoor living room and expansive lawns.
The home was ideal as a no-maintenance weekender but was purchased by a Sydney holiday homebuyer who plans to rent the property.
Belle Property’s Cathy Baker, who marketed the listing, said that she has seen an upswing of sales in the region amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baker noted a trend of Sydney buyers snapping up holiday houses on the Central Coast.
“We’ve had our busiest winter ever, closing a year’s worth of property sales in two months,” she said.
The homes other offerings included water views framed by Norfolk pines, off-form concrete walls, and heated bathroom floors.
Cathy Baker also holds the listing for the penthouse apartment in the same block, which is now being sold off market.
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Booker Bay apartment breaks records on the Central Coast peninsula

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The penthouse crowning the brand new, sold out Tim Gurner-developed Albert Place in Melbourne has been listed for sale following its completion earlier this year.
Gurner's <a href="/developers/gurner?utm_source=PropertyObserver">development firm</a> created the David Hicks-designed penthouse in the Elenberg Fraser-designed tower at <a href="/buildings/albert-place-7-bowen-crescent-south-melbourne">7 Bowen Crescent</a>.
It has never been lived in.
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Offering views across the city skyline, Port Phillips Bay and Albert Park Lake, the apartment features its own lobby style entrance foyer with dark stained parquetry floors.
That leads to the open plan living, dining and entertaining space surround by 270 degree full height glass.
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The living area extends out to a private terrace.
There are three bedrooms, including the master with a dressing room and marble ensuite. 
A curved staircase, and lift, lead to the second level where there's a potential fourth between, with another marble bathroom and a fitted home office. 
Marshall White Stonnington agents Nicholas Hoo and Mark Harris have the listing.
Albert Place comprises 140 apartments, which was originally 160 but a number of downsizers decided to buy more than one apartment and amalgamate to create a larger residence.
They sold 97 per cent of the apartments within the first two weeks of launching back in 2017.
The sub penthouse was leased earlier this year at $5,000 a week.
 
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