Melbourne developer Spacious Group has completed Voyage Altona, one of the closest new apartment developments to Altona Beach.

Off the plan purchasers have started moving into the 49-apartment project on Pier Street, with the remaining move-in-ready one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments starting from just over $500,000.

Display apartments have now been fitted out, allowing prospective buyers to inspect the completed residences by appointment.

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The completed apartments feature open-plan living and dining areas which extend onto private balconies and terraces, while full-height glazing maximises natural light throughout the interiors.&nbsp;

Hybrid timber-look flooring, stone benchtops, Miele appliances, porcelain-tiled bathrooms and generous storage feature throughout the building which also features landscaped communal areas, expansive shared terraces, lift access and secure on-grade parking.

Drawing inspiration from its bayside setting, Voyage adopts a restrained palette of warm neutral tones and textured finishes. Many of the apartments take advantage of views across Port Phillip Bay, while the indoor-outdoor living spaces have been designed to make the most of the coastal outlook.

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Voyage was developed to address what Spacious Group identified as an undersupply of higher-quality apartment product in Altona, with a focus on owner-occupiers looking to remain within the bayside community.

"Voyage responds to very strong local buyer demand for quality, owner-occupier-focused product," says Barry Plant Projects Director Jarrod Farey, who has handled sales since the project's launch.

"The project delivers an elevated lifestyle proposition, with its design and quality of finish far exceeding anything previously produced in the area, as well as its proximity to Pier Street Village and the beach."

The majority of purchasers have been local downsizers and owner-occupiers looking to stay within the Altona community but who previously had limited opportunities to buy a brand-new apartment.

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Spacious Group completes Voyage Altona in Altona's beachside precinct

Homecorp has secured approval for a $360 million apartment development at Budds Beach, paving the way for one of the Gold Coast's most amenity-rich residential projects to launch later this year.

Gold Coast City Council has approved Lýon Residences, a 32-level tower that will deliver 178 two and three-bedroom apartments across a prominent corner site at 8-10 Acacia Avenue and 25-27 Oak Avenue.

The approval comes as developers continue to invest in premium lifestyle-driven apartment projects on the Gold Coast, where owner occupiers are increasingly prioritising amenity as much as apartment size and location.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/l-on-residences-25-27-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Lýon Residences</a> has been designed around a resort-style wellness offering, headlined by a Moroccan-inspired spa precinct featuring treatment rooms, a Nordic sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a soaking pool and a residents-only juice bar.

The rooftop will include a heated infinity pool and spa, residents' lounge with private kitchen and bar, gymnasium, yoga and Pilates studio, outdoor entertaining areas and barbecue facilities overlooking the Surfers Paradise skyline.

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Homecorp Founder and CEO Ron Bakir said Budds Beach provided the ideal location for the company's latest luxury apartment project.

"Budds Beach represents one of the most unique and sought-after pockets of the Gold Coast, and Lýon Residences has been designed to reflect that sense of rarity and refinement," Bakir said.

The project arrives as wellness continues to become a defining feature of new residential developments both in Australia and internationally.

The latest Global Wellness Institute figures show wellness real estate remains the fastest-growing segment of the global wellness economy and is forecast to exceed $1.8 trillion by 2030. Australia continues to rank among the world's 15 largest wellness real estate markets, with developers increasingly integrating health, recreation and community facilities into apartment projects.

Queensland is also experiencing strong population growth, with the Gold Coast continuing to outperform many other Australian cities as demand for new housing remains elevated ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Bakir said the project had been designed to respond to that shift in buyer expectations.

"Strong population growth and sustained demand across the Gold Coast continue to highlight the need for well-designed new housing supply. Lýon Residences responds directly to this demand while setting a new benchmark for residential living," he said.

Each apartment has been designed to maximise views across the coastline, the Nerang River and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Located just minutes from Surfers Paradise beach and the Broadwater, the development also offers easy access to the light rail network, Broadbeach and Burleigh Heads.

Early site works are underway, with construction expected to commence later this year.

Homecorp approved for Budds Beach apartment tower, Lýon Residences

New apartment developments with uninterrupted, north-facing views over Perth's Swan River are exceptionally rare.

Recognising just how limited those opportunities are, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/edge-visionary-living">Edge Visionary Living</a>, one of Perth's most respected builder-developers, targeted <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/applecross-wa-6153">Applecross</a>, assembling an unrepeatable 6,342 sqm riverfront site on the corner of Moreau Mews and Canning Beach Road to create one of Perth's only new north-facing apartment developments directly overlooking the Swan River.

Today, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/buildings/riviere-residences-applecross-59-canning-beach-road-applecross-wa-6153">Rivière Residences</a> offers buyers a unique opportunity to choose between completed residences ready to move into now and off-the-plan homes in the final stage, Rivière West.

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Across the completed East and Central buildings, residents are already enjoying the development's luxury amenity, while two of the precinct's hospitality venues are now open.

The completed component of the development gives buyers the advantage of experiencing the finished product firsthand, including its uninterrupted river views, while still having the opportunity to secure a residence in the final stage.

"People are wowed by the view and the quality of the apartments,"&nbsp;Edge Visionary Living Sales Executive, Holly McSweeney, says.

"They're looking for the convenience of lock-and-leave living, but they're not looking to downsize on quality."

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The rarity of the development hasn't been lost on prospective buyers, McSweeney says.

For McSweeney, it all comes back to a location that is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate.

"Location, location, location," she says. "We are nestled right on the front of the Swan River. You can never get built out, so wherever you are in Rivière Residences, you've got views of the river forever."

The unique waterfront position has resonated particularly strongly with local downsizers. McSweeney says many buyers are long-time Applecross residents looking to transition from large family homes into a luxury apartment without sacrificing space, quality or the lifestyle they've enjoyed for decades.

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A major focus for Edge in recent years has been resident amenity. Across its apartment portfolio, from beachfront developments in Scarborough to luxury towers in South Perth, the developer has increasingly invested in the spaces beyond the apartment itself.

The strategy has largely been shaped by downsizer demand. Many buyers are moving from large family homes with swimming pools and established gardens. While they're looking to leave the maintenance behind, they don't want to compromise on lifestyle.

At Rivière, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hillam-architects">Hillam Architects</a> designed the resident facilities as an extension of each apartment. A 25-metre heated swimming pool takes advantage of the north-facing river outlook, complemented by a large gym, sauna and steam rooms, private dining spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema, games room, and dedicated wine and whisky rooms.

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The waterfront location has also proved to be a major drawcard. Residents are within walking distance of the Raffles Hotel, South of Perth Yacht Club, the Heathcote Cultural Precinct and the cafés, restaurants and boutiques along Ardross Street.

Beyond the location and amenity, McSweeney says many buyers take confidence from Edge's fully integrated development model.

Having delivered apartments across Perth for decades, Edge now designs, develops and constructs its projects in-house, giving the company greater control over quality, delivery and the finished product.

"What I love is when people walk through their apartment for the first time and say, 'This is better than what we imagined,'" McSweeney says. "We hear that all the time."

Completed apartments in the East and Central buildings are now available to inspect by appointment, while Rivière West, the final stage of the precinct, is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2027.

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North-facing Swan River views drive demand at Rivière Residences in Applecross

Nearly 60 per cent of apartments at McNab Group's $220 million The Tannery development in Brisbane's West End have sold ahead of the project's public launch, including a suburb-record $2.57 million sale for a two-bedroom apartment.

The early sales campaign has secured buyers for 50 of the project's 87 apartments, highlighting continued demand for larger owner-occupier apartments that combine generous floorplans with premium lifestyle amenities in one of Brisbane's most tightly held inner-city suburbs.

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McNab Group Executive Chairman Michael McNab said selling more than half the project before launch reflected changing buyer expectations.

"Selling more than half the project before public sales open tells us buyers are actively seeking apartments that offer something genuinely different," McNab said.

"Today's buyers are looking beyond four walls. They want homes that genuinely enhance the way they live, with spaces that support health, connection and everyday wellbeing."

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A key point of difference for the project is the adaptive reuse of the heritage-listed Dixon's Tannery building, which will become The Retreat, a residents-only wellness precinct rather than being redeveloped into additional apartments.

The Retreat will feature a sauna and steam room, hot and cold plunge pools, a commercial-grade gym, Pilates studio, cinema, library, co-working spaces and private dining room. Rooftop amenities will include a swimming pool, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas and dog-friendly spaces.

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Designed by Cottee Parker Architects with interiors by Tom Mark Henry and landscape architecture by Aspect Studios, The Tannery comprises 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments across 11 levels overlooking the Brisbane River.

Cottee Parker principal Dee Passenger said preserving the original tannery building had been central to the project's design.

"The easy option would have been to maximise the site's development potential with additional apartments. Instead, McNab has chosen to preserve the original tannery as a shared wellness retreat, ensuring this important piece of Brisbane's history remains at the heart of the community."

Passenger said sustainability also played a key role in the design, with materials from the original industrial site salvaged and repurposed throughout the development.

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Motiv CEO Carly Cottam said buyers had responded strongly to the combination of larger apartments, wellness facilities and the West End lifestyle.

"We are seeing more buyers looking for homes in the sky that provide the space and functionality of a traditional home, while benefiting from the convenience and lifestyle that apartment living brings," Cottam said.

She said purchasers included both owner occupiers and investors, with demand coming from local buyers as well as interstate purchasers.

Coinciding with the public launch, McNab also announced a partnership with Queensland Ballet, whose neighbouring Thomas Dixon Centre shares historical ties with the original Dixon family.

Located on a 4,465 sqm site at 439 Montague Road, The Tannery overlooks the Brisbane River and is around 10 minutes from the CBD.

Construction is underway, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.

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More than half of residences sold before public sales as McNab announces significant partnership with Queensland Ballet

McNab's The Tannery nears 60 per cent sold before public release, sets two-bedroom West End record

Iwan Sunito's vision for a landmark mixed-use precinct in Sydney's Inner West has taken a major step forward, with approval granted for the $1.9 billion Five Dock development first unveiled earlier this year.

The approved scheme by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/one-global-capital">One Global Capital</a> will deliver an 80,500 sqm mixed-use precinct comprising 840 apartments, integrated hotel accommodation, commercial and retail space, alongside publicly accessible open space designed to create a new destination for the growing suburb.

"This is a significant milestone for One Global Capital and for the future of housing delivery in Sydney," Sunito said.

"The Housing Delivery Authority was established to identify major housing projects capable of delivering meaningful supply more efficiently, and we are delighted that Spencer Street has been recognised as one of those projects.”

He said the declaration reflected the rapid progress achieved since acquiring control of the site.

"In less than seven months we have progressed from taking control of the site to securing entry into one of the NSW Government's most important planning pathways. It reflects the experience of our team, the strength of our consultant group led by Urbis, and our long-term commitment to delivering transformational projects that contribute to Sydney's future."

When the project was revealed earlier this year, Sunito described the opportunity as one of the strongest development sites he had worked on.

"I probably hadn't appreciated the uniqueness of the site until more recently when putting together the concept plans," Sunito said.

"The proximity to the water, and the golf course opposite, is unlike any other part of Parramatta Road. We have a unique position and view corridors over the water that makes this one of the best sites I've worked on."

The development has evolved since its initial announcement, with the approved plans increasing the residential component from the originally proposed 750 apartments to 840 homes while retaining the project's focus on creating an integrated neighbourhood rather than a standalone residential development.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/nsw/a-city-within-a-city-iwan-sunito-flags-1-5-billion-mixed-use-precinct-in-five-dock">"A city within a city": Iwan Sunito flags $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct in Five Dock</a>

The precinct will combine apartments with hotel accommodation, commercial workplaces, retail offerings and public spaces, creating a mixed-use environment intended to serve both residents and the broader Five Dock community. The proposal also continues the collaboration between One Global Capital and internationally recognised architect <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/koichi-takada-architects">Koichi Takada</a>, whose previous work with Sunito includes Infinity, Arc and Skye North Sydney.

Takada previously said the design was driven by a philosophy of integrating nature into the built environment.

"The concept for this development is born from our design approach to naturalising architecture," Takada said.

"The public realm benefits from biophilic design that integrates generous landscaping, and the development is optimised for natural daylight, airflow and water views to foster wellbeing, sustainability and spaces that foster community interaction."

Sunito has consistently described the project as a "city within a city", with a strong emphasis on creating a destination that extends beyond housing.

"We want to create a development that's not only to be seen, but to be experienced by the whole local community," he said.

The approval comes as Five Dock continues its transformation ahead of the opening of the Sydney Metro West line, with the new Five Dock station set to significantly improve connections between the Inner West, Parramatta and the Sydney CBD.&nbsp;

The precinct will also benefit from its proximity to the Parramatta Road corridor, nearby waterfront parklands and established retail and dining offerings that have made Five Dock one of Sydney's most tightly held Inner West suburbs.

Iwan Sunito secures approval for $1.9 billion Five Dock mixed-use precinct

Wentworth Point

It was a move back to Sydney that prompted entrepreneur Brett Boyle and his wife to secure an apartment in Piety Group's Wentworth Point development, ONE The Waterfront.

Following a two-year stint living in their Blue Mountains home during COVID, the couple returned to the city, and rented an apartment in ONE The Waterfront, the most recently completed building in Piety's waterfront precinct. They went on to buy a two-bedroom apartment in the same building.

Now with a baby on the way, the growing family decided to upsize, selling their apartment for a healthy eight per cent gain and staying put in ONE The Waterfront, buying a three-bedroom unit.

Boyle says the couple have lived on and off in Wentworth Point for the last decade or so, given it's where his parents reside.&nbsp;So when it came time to head back to the city, Piety's nine-building community offered a rare opportunity to live in a near-new apartment in an area they knew well.

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"We looked at buying an apartment when we first made the move back to Sydney, but we decided initially to rent within the precinct, to make sure it was the right fit for us," Boyle, who runs the business consultancy firm RiseUp, told Urban.

"Within six months, we bought in the same building."

Boyle says they were impressed with the quality and the level of detail in the project.

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"We were confident in both Piety's track record and what we'd physically lived in and owned. We had no problem committing to upsizing within the precinct knowing what we know about the developer," Boyle says, adding that he's now recommending to his family and friends to buy into the project.

"It has a real community-vibe, with the extensive resident amenity meaning you can socialise around a swimming pool or a barbecue area without having to travel far."

On top of the resort-style pool and barbecue areas, residents of ONE The Waterfront have access to a&nbsp;fee free commercial gym, tennis courts, and outdoor rooftop cinemas. There is also CLUB ONE, a community centre that includes&nbsp; another private cinema.

Boyle also noted the extended level of care from the Piety team, who are still actively involved in the development well past its completion.

"It's not a case of them selling the apartment and moving on. Piety continue to maintain a high-level of customer experience. The building managers do a very good job of maintaining the project."

Boyle took advantage of the generous incentive which was on offer when he bought the three-bedroom apartment, securing free strata levies for two years.

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Laver Residential Projects saw a huge uplift in interest since they released the incentive earlier this year. The incentive is still available for a limited time.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="/news/nsw/how-piety-group-are-attracting-first-home-buyers-and-investors-to-one-the-waterfront-apartments-in-wentworth-point">How Piety Group are attracting first home buyers and investors to ONE The Waterfront apartments in Wentworth Point</a>

First home buyers have also shown significant interest since the NSW Government signed off on the changes to stamp duty. Now&nbsp;a first home buyer won't pay any stamp duty when buying an apartment in ONE The Waterfront, given the most expensive three-bedroom remaining is priced at $1,109,000, well below the new $1.5 million cap.

Late last year Piety submitted plans for the final two towers in the waterfront precinct, which they started developing back in 2010.

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Boyle says they were impressed with the quality and the level of detail in the project

Why we're onto our third ONE The Waterfront apartment in Wentworth Point: Urban Buyer Q&A

Despite generous government incentives in place for first home buyers, and investors seeing record rental yields due to the current rental market boom, both demographics are contracting when it comes to new lending.

First home buyer numbers dwindled again in November, to be over 30 per cent down since November 2021 and 50 per cent down from the January 2021 peak,&nbsp;according to stats from the Australia Bureau of Statistics.

Investor loans written declined 3.8 per cent in November to be 23 per cent down since November 2021.

Some developers are putting their strongest foot forward to differentiate themselves from other developers and projects, offering their own incentives to prospective buyers.

Traditionally, given investors and first home buyers are traditionally very different buyers, developers tend to offer two different incentives which cater for each of their needs.

Developer Piety Group are offering free strata levies at their recently completed Wentworth Point apartment precinct,&nbsp;ONE The Waterfront.

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The two years of no strata levies equates to around&nbsp;$11,000&nbsp;in savings. They're also offering&nbsp;for a limited time&nbsp;purchasers&nbsp;to exchange&nbsp;with just a five per cent deposit, as opposed to the traditional 10 per cent.

The one-bedroom apartments in ONE The Waterfront are priced from $599,000, meaning buyers will only have to face an upfront cost of $30,000. The apartments, despite complete, still fall under&nbsp;the&nbsp;first home owners grant threshold

First home buyers also now can pay no stamp duty on apartments under $1.5 million, as part of the NSW Government's new First Home Buyer Choice scheme.

Sam Elbanna&nbsp;from project marketer&nbsp;Laver Residential Projects, who are selling ONE The Waterfront, says the project is one of the most affordable within 15 kilometres of the city.

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"There is simply no way this development can be replicated and sold at these prices again in such close proximity to the Sydney and Parramatta CBD’s," Elbanna added.

"The apartments are well thought out, finished superbly and located in a genuine resort style development with swimming pools, a fee free commercial gym, tennis courts and outdoor rooftop cinemas," Elbanna said.

There is also CLUB ONE, a community centre that includes&nbsp; another private cinema.

The new scheme is part of a conscious effort from Piety Group&nbsp;and Laver Residential Projects&nbsp;to offer their buyers the best value for money compared to their competitors.

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Toward the back end of 2022, Piety&nbsp;and Laver Residential Projects recognised that buyers were concerned about increases in interest rates,&nbsp;consequently&nbsp;offering an industry first&nbsp;freeze on interest rates hikes&nbsp;so buyers, both owner-occupiers and investors, could freeze their rate when they purchased. The offer&nbsp;covered the cost of future interest rate rises of up to one per cent over two years to help reduce the mortgage costs for buyers should the Reserve Bank of Australia continue to lift the cash rate.&nbsp;

The incentives have seen buyer demand surge right through Christmas and into 2023, with a number of the one-bedroom apartments picked up by both demographics, and some quickly rented by investors.

A 2017 buyer of a one-bedroom apartment recently secured nearly $600 a week, representing a rental yield of over five per cent,&nbsp;considerably higher than the average rental yield of 3.4 per cent in and around Sydney. The apartment was snapped up after just one day.

The Amalfi Drive development,&nbsp;is&nbsp;conveniently located for commuters near the Sydney Olympic Ferry Terminal and&nbsp;has&nbsp;easy access to the Western Motorway,&nbsp;It&nbsp;was designed by Stanisich Architects who say ONE The Waterfront is crafted, contemporary and connected - three key ideas that underpin the aesthetic for the development.

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The project sits on the doorstep of Bay Park's 5,000 sqm of parklands, which feature a children's playground, fitness station, and further barbecue facilities.

“Buyers are yet to grasp the likely value increases that are coming due to a number of factors,” Elbanna said.

“The new light rail station is opening up directly in front of the development providing&nbsp; fantastic and convenient public transport, whilst the new surf park will provide further entertainment for residents.”

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Sam Elbanna from project marketer Laver Residential Projects, who are selling ONE The Waterfront, says the project is one of the most affordable within 15 kilometres of the city

How Piety Group are attracting first home buyers and investors to ONE The Waterfront apartments in Wentworth Point

City Freehold Projects are continuing their development descent on Wentworth Point, lodging plans for the second stage of their masterplan on Hill Road.&nbsp;

The first stage, Block D, is costing a reported $121 million, and is due for completion in June 2023, with the latest plans lodged for Block C.&nbsp;

Some 300 apartments are set to be constructed across four buildings, which will range in height from seven-storeys to 20-storeys.&nbsp;

Tower one will be the grandest tower of the lot, soaring 20-storeys, with a 16-storey shoulder and 144 apartments. Tower two will top out at eight-storeys and will include 57 residences, while towers three and four will max out at seven-storeys, with approximately 50 apartments penned for each. A six-storey link building will also connect towers two and four.&nbsp;

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A mix of one, two, two-plus and three-bedroom apartments will be delivered across the towers, with architecture firm Bates Smart engaged to handle the designs.&nbsp;

The 9,053 sqm site will be bounded on three sides by new roads, Monza Boulevard to the northwest, Marine Parade to the southwest and Verona Drive to the northeast. A new public park is also set to be delivered across from Monza Boulevard, as part of the next stage of Block B.&nbsp;

The main entry and primary address for the development is located below tower one, diagonally facing the future public park on Monza Boulevard. Secondary entrances and communal amenities activate the public pedestrian link which will connect Block D to Block B.&nbsp;

The three tower forms come to ground and are emphasised with a vertical facade expression, producing an elegant elongated form.

In tying in with Block D, and the developing family of buildings forming the masterplan, a collection of townhomes line the base of the podium, with precast concrete, bronze metal fins and glazed screening making up the upper levels of the apartments.&nbsp;

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“We propose a refined facade approach which contrasts strong horizontal expression on the streetwall buildings with an equivalent vertical expression to the tower,” Bates Smart said in their application plans.

A communal green podium will make its home across level three, providing an open connection between the buildings and residential amenities. The podium is set to feature a gym, working spaces and quiet rooms, as well as a lounge with media facilities and barbecue space across the open podium. Further amenity will be provided across level 17, where a dining room and lounge open out to a rooftop terrace and pool.

The apartments that will face the podium will benefit from enlarged private courtyards which are shielded by planted buffer zones and concealed fences.

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City Freeholds lodge second stage of Wentworth Point masterplan 

Sekisui House has received development approval for Stage 2 in the company’s $2 billion Sanctuary masterplanned community in Sydney’s Wentworth Point,

Designed by PBD Architects, Stage 2 will comprise of two buildings, Laguna and Glade, which combined will home 171 waterside apartments. Laguna will rise&nbsp;13 levels and will have 101 apartments, while Glade will reach eight storeys and have 70 apartments.

Connecting both buildings will be a 3,150 sqm neighbourhood green, a landscaped public open space featuring a covered communal dining area, waterplay and multiple green break out area.

As part of Stage 2’s delivery, a recreational facility, known as Revive, which will feature an indoor swimming pool, spa, sauna, and gym, will also be completed.&nbsp;

Zac Petrovic, Senior Development Manager – Apartments &amp; Mixed-Use Developments at Sekisui House Australia says Stage 2 has been developed as part of the broader Sanctuary masterplan.

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"Stage 2 has been designed to act as the heart of the Sanctuary community, with the journey through Laguna and Glade effectively connecting all stages," Petrovic says.

"A comprehensive placemaking strategy has also been created to provide residents with desirable recreational amenities and a cohesive, well considered walkable community.

James McCarthy, Director at Turner Studio who designed the wider Sanctuary Park masterplan, says every stage in Sanctuary has been meticulously planned to maximise natural light and capture surrounding waterfront and park views to maximise the context of this unique site.

“Building forms reflect the gentle curves of the Parramatta River, integrating architecture and nature to create a perfect synergy. Natural materials will be used, inspired by the development’s waterfront location. The lower rise building Glade is designed to offer residents an enhanced spatial experience, while the inclusion of a neighbourhood green acts as a place catalyst.”

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Sanctuary’s masterplan spans 9.4 hectares across six stages and will provide a vibrant mixed-use precinct with around 2000 waterfront apartments, retail and other community amenities. The first building stage, the gateway to Sanctuary, was completed in November 2020.

The masterplanned community is located approximately 16 kilometres from Sydney’s CBD. Sanctuary is within a two-minute walk to Sydney Olympic Park Ferry Wharf. Bus, ferry and train (Rhodes) networks directly link with major transport nodes, 45 kilometres of bike paths surround Sydney Olympic Park and over 47 hectares of nature reserves surround the site.

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Designed by PBD Architects, Stage 2 will comprise of two buildings, Laguna and Glade, which combined will home 171 waterside apartments.



First look: Sekisui House secure approval for Sanctuary, Wentworth Point masterplan second stage

Having completed One The Waterfront in Sydney's Wentworth Point, busy apartment developer Piety Group is onto its final stage of their Wentworth Point project.

They've submitted plans for two more buildings, at this stage just known as Building F and Building C, which will bring a further 155 apartments to the area which was not so long ago just mud flats.

The development will have 620 apartments across nine buildings with the new apartments since Piety Group started the $520 million development phase in 2010.

Turner Studio noted in their architectural report submitted to the Parramatta council that the architectural form of the two towers seeks to acknowledge the pattern of the substantially completed One The Waterfront residential development.

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They noted that the&nbsp;built form of the previously approved development applications have allowed for stepping in the facade alignment, and substantial indents in the built form along Bennelong Parkway.

"These result in a highly articulated streetscape and urban design outcome," Turner suggested, adding that the proposed built form opens up view lines into the central podium courtyards to Bennelong Parkway that improves the permeability of the scheme.

"The new buildings are in keeping with their adjoining context and will marry with the remainder of the scheme. Their stepped building form will further enhance the articulation of the precinct’s streetscape."

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A render of Building F. Image credit: Turner Studios

They say the proposal significantly improves the building separation distances already achieved within the already completed components of the scheme.

Turner note that the proposal seeks to do better than 'business as usual' and has made the landscaping component key to the design excellence of the overall scheme.

"The proposal seeks to create a lush green landscape that frames and envelopes the proposed new Buildings E &amp; F. These new additional landscaped spaces will complete a network of green links that connect Homebush Bay to the Millenium Parklands, and the adjacent Bay Park to the Haslams Creek wetlands."

Turner note that the proposal seeks to do better than 'business as usual' and has made the landscaping component key to the design excellence of the overall scheme.

Piety Group submit final stage of Wentworth Point masterplan

While buyers continue to watch the RBA raise interest rates which, in turn, is damaging prospective buyers potential spending capacity, Sydney developer Piety Group is looking to offset any fears of future rate rises.

As an industry-first, Piety Group, in conjunction with Laver Residential Projects who are selling and marketing the newly completed luxury lifestyle apartments at ONE the Waterfront in Wentworth Point are making a unique ‘freeze your rate’ offer to investor and owner-occupier buyers.

The offer covers the cost of future interest rate rises of up to 1% over two years to help reduce the mortgage costs for buyers should the Reserve Bank of Australia continue to lift the cash rate.

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James Quigley, Managing Director of Piety Group said they believe the direct cost saving will appeal to both owner-occupiers and investors alike.

Sam Elbanna, Project Director at Laver Residential Projects, calls it a fantastic initiative.

“This is the first of its kind that I can recall in the Sydney market and I think this will give people confidence and, more importantly, peace of mind when buying," Elbanna said.

"There has been uncertainty - however, we know from experience this is likely to be a short-term rate hike for buyers and our offer can help overcome this.”&nbsp;

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The offer applies across the range of one, two and three-bedroom apartments at the brand-new resort-style ONE the Waterfront complex located at Wentworth Point, with prices starting from&nbsp;$599,000. The rate freeze applies for both owner-occupier and investor mortgages.

Piety Group recently lodged plans for the final stage of their Wentworth Point masterplan, adding another 155 apartments to the precinct.

The RBA has now hiked the cash rate in five consecutive months, with experts suggesting there are still a few more rate rises expected in 2022.

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The offer covers the cost of future interest rate rises of up to 1% over two years to help reduce the mortgage costs for buyers should the Reserve Bank of Australia continue to lift the cash rate

Piety Group offer 'freeze your rate' at One the Waterfront, Wentworth Point apartments

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Melbourne City defender Iacopo La Rocca has sold his two bedroom Sydney apartment.
The former Western Sydney Wanderers player sold the Wentworth Point home for $701,000.
It traded for $11,000 more than the price guide which had been reduced from the initial $700,000 - $770,000 guide presented when it first hit the market.
There were four bidders at auction.
Situated at <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-apartment-nsw-wentworth+point-131369566" target="_blank">842/2 The Crescent</a>, he bought the home for $499,000 during his 2013 debut season.
La Rocca has been renting out the apartment since leaving the Wanderers.
The apartment had a $750 per week rental asking price in May.
Recently renovated, the two bedroom, two bathroom abode has an open-plan layout, with views of the district and the water.
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Melbourne City defender Iacopo La Rocca sells Sydney apartment

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The former Bachelor contestant Bec Chin and her fiancé Dean Vicelich have secured $726,000 for their Wentworth Point apartment.
McGrath Concord agent Ania Aquino sold the home as the couple, who will marry next month, are off to Chipping Norton.
There was a $720,000 price guide for their well-appointed apartment which occupies a private corner in the Lipari block.
The dietitian was in the 2015 Bachelor series where Sam Wood chose Snezana Markoski in the show’s finale.
Dean Vicelich, a former rugby league player in the NSW Cup grade, and Chin have a baby, Savannah Rose born last December.
He is a director at Smart Property Projects, a building and refurbishment company specialising in healthcare projects.
This article first appeared in The Saturday Daily Telegraph.  
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Bachelor contestant Bec Chin and Dean Vicelich sell at Wentworth Point

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Former NRL champion Todd Carney has quickly found a buyer for his Wentworth Point investment apartment.
He's accepted a $500,000 offer, up from its $480,000 guide. 
It was Carney's first property purchase when he paid $395,000 back in 2007 when he was at the Canberra Raiders.
The 86 sqm, one bedroom rental apartment on the sixth floor of the Lipari building was sold by Frank Colacicco at Cobden &amp; Hayson.
The Goulburn-born play-maker is now in the English Super League with Hull Kingston Rover after being released from his Northern Pride contract in Queensland.
He sustained a calf-injury on his home debut in a defeat to Salford earlier this month. 
Carney's property portfolio includes apartments in Coogee, Waverley and Sans Souci.
This article first appeared in The Saturday Daily Telegraph. 
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Todd Carney sells at Wentworth Point

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The former Bachelor contestant Bec Chin and her fiancé Dean Vicelich are on the move.
Their Wentworth Point apartment, with water glimpses, has been listed for August 18 auction.
McGrath Concord agent Ania Aquino has listed the home as the couple, who will marry in September, are off to Chipping Norton.
The dietitian was in the 2015 series where Sam Wood chose Snezana Markoski in the show’s finale over runner-up Lana Jeavon-Fellows.
Sydney Confidential wrote Chin was fairly quiet on the Channel 10 reality dating show which was filmed at the historic Fernhill Estate at Mulgoa.
Dean Vicelich, a former rugby league player in the NSW Cup grade, and Chin have a baby, Savannah Rose born last December.
He is a director at Smart Property Projects, a building and refurbishment company specialising in healthcare projects.
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There is a $720,000 price guide for their well-appointed apartment which occupies a private corner in the Lipari block.
It also has a rare oversized study.
With fresh paint and new carpet, it enjoys an outlook over a landscaped courtyard in the pet friendly block.
There is a residents' only pool plus proximity to the Pulse Gym.
This article first appeared in The Sunday Telegraph. 
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