One of the most significant beachfront projects ever proposed for the small suburb of Miami on the Gold Coast, has taken a major step forward.&nbsp;Monaco Property Group has secured approval for <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/nalu-miami-122-marine-parade-qld-4220">NALU</a>, a $500 million development comprising just 45 ultra-luxury residences on the iconic former Nobby’s Outlook site.

Acquired by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/monaco-property-group">Monaco Property Group</a> in 2024 for $70 million, the rare 7,238 sqm Marine Parade parcel boasts more than 80 metres of uninterrupted ocean frontage.

With approvals now secured, Monaco Property Group will move NALU into its delivery phase. The project has been designed by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA Architecture</a>, who collaborated with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/landscape-architect/ldg-landscape-architecture">LDG Landscape Architecture</a> and <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/interior-designers/tom-mark-henry">Tom Mark Henry Interiors</a>&nbsp;to create the low-rise building, its landscaping, and interiors.

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Residences will range from 237 sqm layouts to beachfront homes exceeding 1,400 sqm.

At the heart of the project is a 2,200 sqm lifestyle precinct with a bathhouse, fitness centre and resort-style pool, elevated by a concierge service.

Jonathan Grasso, Co-Founder of Monaco Property Group, said the council approval marks an exciting milestone for NALU, which will launch in Q1 2026.

“The project will now progress toward construction, working alongside our world-class collaborators to bring NALU to life," Grasso said.

“Our vision is to create a legacy project for the Gold Coast, one that not only honours the history of the site but also elevates its future, setting a new standard for coastal living in Australia. NALU embodies the pinnacle of design and location and will stand as an enduring icon of prestige and liveability.”

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Originally developed in the 1970s as Nobby’s Outlook and later refurbished in 2019 as Nalu, the property has long held a place in the local community’s coastal identity. The new vision will build on this legacy, creating luxury residences that capture ocean views while fostering a lifestyle defined by wellness, connection, and ease.&nbsp;

Beyond its residential offering, NALU will deliver significant economic benefits to the Gold Coast through job creation and opportunities for local suppliers and contractors. Construction is anticipated to commence in early 2026, with completion expected in Q3 2028.

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Monaco Property Group approved for $500 million NALU apartments on Miami beach

The most elevated residential tower in Palm Beach, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/corallo-palm-beach-5-palm-beach-avenue-palm-beach-qld-4221">Corallo</a>, has officially launched this week, however only a handful of buyers will have an opportunity to buy in to the 17-storey project.

The $200 million mixed-use project includes ground floor dining and retail and is considered so valuable its developer, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/changfa-group">Changfa Group</a>, will be staging its release of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses to the market.

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<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/project-marketer/colliers">Colliers</a> International, Director, David Higgins, said the development’s location just metres from the beach on the corner of Palm Beach Avenue and the Gold Coast Highway influenced the sculptural design by the acclaimed Plus Architecture studio.

“<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> locals understand the rare opportunity here at Corallo, particularly being the tallest building in the suburb and its proximity to the beach and local restaurants, and they’ve represented the bulk of pre-launch enquiries,” Higgins said.

“The orientation of the apartments captures views of the coastline from Surfers Paradise to Currumbin, and the diversity of floor plans and apartment types provide an exceptional level of choice.

“The first release includes just 59 one-, two and three-bedroom apartments and two half-floor penthouses, with flexible use designed to appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors."

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In addition to the ground floor amenity, residents will also have access to a private dedicated wellness level offering 734 sqm of resort-style amenities including a pool, cold plunge, wet deck, steam room, sauna, gym, day bed, fire pit, barbecue area, dining area and yoga/stretch deck.

The project is located within walking distance of Tallebudgera Creek, Burleigh Heads village, Currumbin Alley and Palm Beach Currumbin High School. The Gold Coast Airport is under 10 minutes away.

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Higgins said Palm Beach remained a hotly contested suburb for home buyers, with prices doubling in the past five years.

“What makes Corallo so appealing to the local market is the diversity of apartment types and pricing, with one-bedroom apartments starting from $841,000 and two-bedroom apartments starting from $1.34 million,” he said.

“The ground floor retail and dining offering will further expand on Palm Beach’s village atmosphere and create a meeting place for locals, and those opportunities for connection are highly valued.”

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The on-site sales display, which includes a fully fitted kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, will be open until early works commence in Q1 2026. Each residence at Corallo will feature premium finishes including natural stone, artisanal brickwork, and warm copper accents.

Changfa Group has a two-decade history of delivering premium developments in Australia and internationally, having recently completed its collection of premium townhomes at Lyra, Hope Island, as well as apartment projects in Leichhardt, Carlingford, and Chatswood in New South Wales.

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$200 million Corallo Palm Beach launches with limited apartment release

In a move that aligns with NSW's accelerated planning incentives for affordable housing, developer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/the-one-collection">One Collection</a> has revised its Hills District apartment plans, and taken it to the NSW Government, to secure approval.

The developer, which is currently delivering Horizon Hurstville, is seeking to add 80 more apartments to its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/the-one-castle-hill-16-dawes-avenue-nsw-2154">Castle Hill development</a> near Castle Towers. They already have approval for 280 apartments across eight six-storey buildings.

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Now on the desks of the NSW Department of Planning is 360 apartments, 48 of which will be dedicated to affordable housing.&nbsp;Affordable housing is to be “fully integrated within the building and visually indistinguishable,” according to the planning submission.

The 15,697 sqm block, an amalgamation of 16 sites, spans across Dawes Avenue, Hughes Avenue, and Camdan Crescent, sits 550m from Hills Showground Metro Station.&nbsp;

"The existing context is quickly changing from free-standing homes into residential flat buildings in line with the Hills Showground Precinct planning framework," Place Studio noted.

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They said the design was informed by the site's unique condition of having three street frontages and was developed to to respond sensitively to iots surrounding context.

"The design adopted a conventional perpendicular alignment to the primary street frontage. The massing of the development was carefully modulated to align with the evolving character of the neighbourhood. The design ensured that the scale was not excessive or out of context, but instead contributed to a cohesive urban form consistent with emerging developments in the area."

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The apartment mix will be 46 one-beds, 168 two-bed apartments, and 146 three-bedroom units, with 631 parking spaces proposed.

Along the street frontages, the building heights are four storeys with a 7.5 metre setback, and eight storeys with an 11.5 metre setback. It should cost about $150 million to build.

One Collection works hand-in-hand with the respected development and construction firm Masscon, which has built a reputation for leveraging its expertise in the built environment to take on developments others can't. That's what they're achieving at Horizon Hurstville, having taken over the project to deliver it.

First look: One Collection advances plans for Castle Hill apartments

At Yarra’s Edge, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/mirvac">Mirvac</a>’s newest tower under construction, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/trielle-at-yarra-s-edge-docklands-16-point-park-crescent-docklands-vic-3008">Trielle</a>, sets a new benchmark for elevated living. Rising 45 storeys, 12.5 metres from the Yarra River, the landmark building offers residents access to a private wellness retreat and spa, a resident-only golf simulator, and an elegant lounge, dining and bar complete with a self-playing piano, all without ever having to leave home.

Now, that sense of elevation has reached new heights with the Aerus Sub-Penthouses, a limited release of half-floor riverfront residences on the Collins St axis where the sought-after street meets the Yarra River.

Each Aerus Sub-Penthouse, located across levels 42 and 43, represents the most expansive offering within Trielle, aside from the yet-to-be-revealed crowning penthouses. Spanning between 269 and 301 sqm, these residences are designed to capture natural light and uninterrupted views of the city skyline, Yarra River, and Port Phillip Bay.

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Among the collection are three-bedroom sub penthouses, complemented by a media room, and expansive four-bedroom layouts. All include panoramic living areas and oversized master suites with luxury ensuites reminiscent of a five-star hotel, complemented by dedicated dressing rooms finished in timber and natural stone.

The interiors have been crafted by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/mirvac-design">Mirvac Design</a>, the developer’s award-winning in-house architecture and design team. Every material has been chosen for quality and longevity, from sculpted stone island benches with feature soft wash LED lighting to bespoke joinery and chevron timber oak flooring.

Kitchens are fitted with a BORA induction cooktop with integrated downdraft extractor, alongside Gaggenau appliances, including a fridge, freezer, and wine fridge. The adjoining butler’s pantry incorporates the exclusive Gaggenau Minimalistic Series including oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine and warming drawer, all concealed behind handleless glass panels for a clean, integrated presentation. Bathrooms feature custom Apaisar freestanding baths and basins and natural stone benchtops, continuing Mirvac’s design emphasis on tactile, timeless materials.&nbsp;

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Michael Wiener, Design Director at Mirvac, says The Aerus Sub-Penthouse embodies the apex of Mirvac’s design ethos.

“Moving through your home is like walking on air - a private sanctuary where the craftsmanship is refined, the proportions generous, and the flow so effortless, you feel completely at ease in the sky,” Wiener says.

“In Aerus, we wanted to create a sense of weightlessness - a home that feels suspended in the skyline, full of light, grounded in luxury.”

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The Aerus Sub-Penthouses are expected to attract a mix of local and international buyers seeking a long-term residence of scale and quality in a riverfront setting, from returning expats to established families and business owners who value privacy, craftsmanship, and convenience within walking distance of the CBD.

With an unmatched suite of amenities, Trielle is the most extensively appointed development Mirvac has created to date at Yarra’s Edge. Within the tower will be The Oasis, a 900 sqm podium rooftop wellness retreat designed in collaboration with spa expert Naomi Gregory. Located seven storeys above the Yarra River promenade, it features a 25-metre lap pool, spa and sauna, hot magnesium spa, biophilic gym, yoga and Pilates studio, cold-pail contrast treatment, and day spa treatment rooms. Further amenities include a piano lounge, bookable dining room, cinema room, golf simulator studio, games room, teppanyaki bar, dog wash bay, and two flexible work hubs, The Biblioteca library and Mills Place office space, catering to residents’ evolving lifestyle needs.

Construction of the $350 million tower is underway through Mirvac’s in-house construction arm, with completion anticipated for mid-2027.

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Sky-high sanctuaries: Mirvac unveils The Aerus sub-penthouses at Trielle

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/jwland-development">JWLand</a>’s De Burgh, the final residential release within the Northbourne Village precinct in Lyneham, is nearing completion just as the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme prepares for its most significant expansion to date.&nbsp;

From October 2025, the scheme will allow first home buyers to enter the market with just a five per cent deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance (LMI), removing some of the most common barriers to ownership.

With <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/de-burgh-at-northbourne-village-40-de-burgh-street-lyneham-act-2602">De Burgh</a> on track for residents to move in by late spring 2025, the timing creates a strong opportunity for first home buyers seeking brand-new apartments in Canberra’s sought-after Inner North.&nbsp;

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The project delivers 350 residences across two buildings, with layouts ranging from compact studios through to one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.

JWLand has tailored the development for long-term liveability, integrating natural light, privacy and outdoor space into each home. Ground-floor residences feature private courtyards, while upper levels benefit from generous balconies.

Kitchens are fitted with Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and all apartments include ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning with smartphone app control for lighting and climate.&nbsp;

Shared resident facilities include a rooftop garden, gym, lounge and parcel lockers, alongside landscaped green space within the precinct.

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For buyers, the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme removes income caps and introduces unlimited places, making it more accessible than ever. With most De Burgh apartments priced under $1 million, they fall well within the updated eligibility thresholds.

The policy changes provide first home buyers with greater certainty and a smoother path to finance. Combined with the quality and location of De Burgh, the expanded scheme is expected to draw a new wave of buyers to Canberra’s Inner North.

Residents will benefit from the project’s central setting, just 600 metres from the light rail and three kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. The precinct is bordered by the <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/lyneham-act-2602">Lyneham</a> wetlands and sits within easy reach of cafes, restaurants, schools and the ANU.

With completion scheduled for late 2025, De Burgh is set to be among the first major apartment projects to meet the expanded scheme head-on, offering first-time buyers a realistic pathway to ownership in one of Canberra’s most connected neighbourhoods.

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JWLand’s De Burgh aligns with expanded Homebuyer Scheme, opening doors for first home buyers in Canberra’s Inner North

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Alice Gunning, the wife of former Real Estate Institute of NSW president Malcolm Gunning, has been sentenced to a 12-month intensive correction order.
She has also been fined $1,150 after being convicted of four breaches of the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002.
The NSW Fair Trading investigated the former director of Guncom Pty Ltd after it was discovered a Guncom employee had misappropriated rental bond money.
Gunning pleaded guilty to three offences: failing to have her business’ trust account audited, failing to properly supervise staff, and breaching the rules of conduct under the Act. 
She pleaded not guilty to a fourth alleged offence of being knowingly concerned as a director of a company that fraudulently converted $98,800 of trust money. 
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After a two day hearing before Magistrate Hockey at Parramatta Local Court, Gunning was found guilty of the fourth offence. 
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Magistrate Hockey convicted Ms Gunning of each offence and sentenced her to an intensive correction order with conditions, including supervision by Sydney Community Corrections and 150 hours of community service work. 
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Valerie Griswold, NSW Fair Trading executive director, investigations and enforcement, said managing a trust is a serious responsibility and today’s decision sends a strong message to real estate agents. 
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“Monies held in trust are working funds that underpin every real estate business and must be handled in accordance with the applicable legislation,” Griswold said. 
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“A trust is there to protect each party involved in a transaction and the integrity of your business depends on how well you manage your trust.” 
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Ms Gunning’s real estate licence was previously cancelled in February 2018 for a period of four years. 
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In September 2019, Guncom Pty Ltd pleaded guilty to three offences and was subject to a conditional release order for a period of two years. 
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Malcolm Gunning's wife Alice convicted after rental money misappropriation

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A former Gold Coast real estate agent has been fined $10,000 and sentenced to a suspended nine months’ imprisonment by the Southport Magistrates Court after charges were brought by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Helen Elizabeth White, owner of My Realty Gold Coast, was found guilty of 13 charges relating to unauthorised use, withdrawal and misappropriation of trust monies.
Helen White was sentenced to nine months’ imprisonment, suspended for three years, and fined $10,000.
Ms White’s husband Graham John White, also a real estate agent who worked at My Realty Gold Coast, was found guilty of two charges of failing to conduct and lodge trust account audits for the business.
Ms White and Mr White were permanently disqualified from obtaining a real estate agent licence or certificate.
The court heard from July 2015 to November 2016, Ms White wrongly converted and mismanaged trust account monies to a total sum of $316,895.70.
The former agent used the money for a range of business and personal expenses, including to purchase a rent roll of fourteen properties.
As part of the investigation, the OFT froze the trust account operated by Ms White on 9 November 2016. However, Ms White continued to operate the business and signed and issued five cheques from the account totalling $16,874.
The OFT served Ms White with a notice of licence suspension in December 2016, prohibiting her from trading as a real estate agent.
In spite of this, Ms White continued to act as a property agent, using Mr White’s licence, until Mr White’s licence was suspended on 4 January 2017.
In sentencing, Magistrate Howden said Ms White had shown disrespect for the law by the significant misuse of trust monies and breach of trust.
Fair Trading Executive Director Brian Bauer said there was no place in the industry for real estate professionals who misappropriated trust money.
“This obvious disregard for consumers and for the law made it clear that Ms White is not fit to retain her licence,” Mr Bauer said.
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Helen White of My Realty Gold Coast found guilty of trust fund misappropriation 

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A former Wiseberry Penrith real estate agent, Christopher Black, has been convicted of trust account fraud.
He misused more than $124,000 after the sale of two homes.
Black also pleaded guilty to failing to keep deposits for the two properties, worth more than $158,000, in a trust account.
Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said Black misused the money for personal use. 
“Black had no authority to withdraw money out of the company trust account.” 
Black was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment, to be served by intensive correction order, with a condition that he completes 400 hours of community service and undertakes mental health treatment.
He has the right to lodge an appeal.
Wiseberry Penrith has been under new management since March 2017.
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A former Brisbane real estate agent has been disqualified from the property industry by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT), following an Office of Fair Trading (OFT) investigation.
Patricia Margaret Harper, former director of residential letting and management business Lonrae Pty Ltd operating ‘The Parc Apartments’ in Brisbane, was found to have misappropriated money received in trust, breaching her obligations as a property agent.
Ms Harper was fined $8,000 and disqualified from working in the property industry for 10 years.
The tribunal heard Lonrae went into receivership in December 2013.
In January 2014, the OFT initiated an investigation into the business after a suspected shortfall in the trust account was reported. The investigation subsequently revealed $49,869 was missing.
From November 2011, Ms Harper falsely receipted rental amounts into trust records for rent purportedly paid, for a unit Lonrae was renting, in effect using other trust money to pay her rent. She had also accepted bond payments in cash from tenants and had failed to deposit the cash into the trust account, as well as failing to pay the bond money to the Residential Tenancies Authority as required.
In its investigation, the OFT noted the trust account records (both electronic and physical) were not kept in an appropriate manner, which contributed to the business’s final state of affairs.
Fair Trading Acting Executive Director Craig Turner said under no circumstances was it proper conduct for a property agent to misuse trust money.
“Agents are held to a high standard and must deal with trust money, including bond money properly. They must only transfer it to the rightfully entitled persons and they must accurately record transactions,” Mr Turner said.
“Anyone in the industry who treats trust money as their personal moneybox will be dealt with by the OFT to the full extent of the law.”
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Newport, Sydney real estate agent Michael Raoul Edwards has been sentenced to three years jail for trust fund fraud.
It is the longest term given for the crime in NSW.
He was sentenced in Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday to three years in jail with a non-parole period of two years.
Edwards, a former director of real estate agency Pittwater Property Management, Barrenjoey Road, Newport, had pleaded guilty to misappropriating about $400,000 in trust funds.
He ran the business for a decade.
Under the Property, Stock &amp; Business Agents Act 2002, real estate licensees must hold clients' funds in a trust account.
NSW Fair Trading's investigations started in 2013.
He has also been disqualification as a director under the act for eight years.
"Dodgy agents are on notice - I'm putting consumers first," Minister for Better Regulation Matt Kean said.
NSW Fair Trading said no trust fund records were found at Pittwater Property Management, trading as Edwards &amp; Orr, but through the reconstruction of the company's business and co-operation from former clients, they established the fraud.
According to his live LinkedIn account, Edwards was an agent with LJ Hooker for eight years from 1996.
He recently founded a real estate agency community online platform called<a href="https://localagentsites.com.au/" target="_blank"> Local Agent Sites</a> last month.
His application for bail was denied with his appeal will be be heard later this year.
The next biggest jail term for trust fund fraud in NSW after Edwards' sentence was a two year jail term for a Pyrmont agent who defrauded more than $800,000 last year, according to NSW Fair Trading.
The next highest was when former agents Phillip Chau, Roger and Gordana Ocvirk and Mark Kolodynski were jailed for 18 month terms after frauds of between $330,000 to $1.4 million.
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