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Fresh off completing its mixed-use Malvern project Malvern Collective, Kokoda Property Group has acquired a prime site on Richmond's Bridge Road.

They are planning a mid-rise residential development with&nbsp;integrated wellness amenities and a vibrant ground-floor retail and dining offering.

The site, at&nbsp;487–495 Bridge Road, spans&nbsp;1,650 sqm with 50 metres of dual frontage across Bridge Road and Palmer Street. It is currently leased to Adairs, and has a large retail building and 20 onsite car parks.
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Kokoda Property Group’s acquisition forms part of a broader phase of growth in Melbourne, building on momentum from the completion of Malvern Collective and the recent purchase of a Burnley Street site for the developer’s first commercial project.&nbsp;

Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating.

“Melbourne is regaining momentum,"&nbsp;Stevens said.

"After a cautious period post-COVID, we’re seeing buyer sentiment stabilise and capital leaning back into well-located, quality projects. Victoria now benefits from deep builder capacity and competitive delivery pricing, creating a rare opportunity to bring design-led inner-city developments to market without compromising on craftsmanship.

“Richmond ticks all the boxes for us – connectivity, culture and everyday amenity – making Bridge Road the perfect address for an amenity-rich, multi-use development."

Envisioned as an “urban lantern” the building will bring a distinctive new presence to Bridge Road with a sculptural retail frontage, designed to honour the street’s heritage character while contributing to its renewal.

Stevens said the acquisition reflects the developer’s commitment to design-led addresses in Melbourne’s inner city.

“Drawing on Richmond’s rich heritage and dynamic character, we’ve envisioned a contemporary building that respects the past while elevating the way people live today. With dual frontages, curated ground-floor spaces, and a focus on wellness, this project will contribute to the neighbourhood’s evolution, appealing to both downsizers and a new generation of professionals.”

Kokoda Property will now progress concept design ahead of a future planning process.
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Mark Stevens, Kokoda Property Group’s Founder and Managing Director, said that the company’s Bridge Road site acquisition signals confidence in a city that is re-accelerating

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First look: Kokoda secures Richmond site for new apartment development

Gold Coast developer Drew Group is fast approaching sell-out at its Main Beach apartment development, Lagoon Main Beach.

In the last nine months, Drew Group and sales partner Pezet Matheson have secured 31 sales totalling over $75 million, as the two-tower development advances towards completion under the expert eye of Hutchinson Builders.

“Today's buyers are more discerning than ever," Drew Group Managing Director Jon Drew says.

"It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

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Just over 50 per cent of recent&nbsp;sales have been to local buyers, reflecting the deep trust and connection within the Gold Coast community that Drew Group has developed over the years.

Demand has been particularly robust at the top end, with two of the three exclusive penthouses already sold, alongside five sub-penthouses. Only seven apartments remain in Lagoon's Signature Series — one&nbsp;penthouse and six sub-penthouses.

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Drew Group has also removed the much-maligned sunset clause from all contracts at Lagoon. The sunset clause — although rarely invoked, yet on occasion known to have been — allows developers to take back contracts on apartments should the building not be completed within the timeframe specified in the contract.

Pezet Matheson Co-Director Jayde Pezet says the fact Lagoon is&nbsp;within a year of completion, and has no sunset clause in contracts, provides certainty to buyers.

"This is paramount in the current market," Pezet says.

Drew Group has committed to providing the highest level of security inclusions — none more impressive than the Ubiquity Access Control System, a cutting-edge facial recognition technology that is one of the most state-of-the-art keyless entry systems on the market.

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One of the biggest drawcards to Lagoon has been the size of the apartments.

"It is unlikely that any future new development in Main Beach will be able to offer such spacious living at this price point," Drew says.

"Today's buyers are more discerning than ever, carefully evaluating amenities like gyms, spas, workspaces, and beach lockers, along with quality finishes. It's essential to provide something truly unique that sets a development apart, and we believe Lagoon has achieved just that."

Lagoon is set to complete construction in mid-2026.

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Lagoon Main Beach approaches sell-out as local buyers drive $75m in sales

National apartment developer Abadeen has topped out its debut Gold Coast apartment project,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/villea-palm-beach-26-mawarra-street-palm-beach-qld-4221">Villea Palm Beach</a>.

Buyers will move into the $120 million development in early 2026, with builder Emicon now focusing its attention towards the fitout stage of the apartments.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>’s Executive Chairman and Founder, Justin Brown, said topping out at Villea represented an exciting step forward for the company’s national growth and the delivery of a benchmark coastal development.

“Villea Palm Beach represents everything Abadeen stands for — design-led living, premium quality, and the convenience we are bringing for residents to feel part of a perfect beachside community," Brown said.

"It is a particularly special project for us, being our first with spectacular ocean views, just metres from the water and with the addition of ground-floor retail. To reach the top floor is a proud moment, and I am incredibly proud of the Abadeen and Emicon teams for the way they are bringing this project to life for future residents.”

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Pierre Saab, Director of builder <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/emicon">Emicon</a>, said topping out was an exciting milestone and the team is now focused on interiors and detailing.

“This is a fantastic milestone to reach. With the final roof pour complete, we’ve moved into the fit-out stage where the detailing will truly bring Villea to life,"&nbsp;Saab said.

"Standing on the top floor, the team was struck by the stunning 180-degree views of the ocean and all that <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a> has to offer — a daily reminder of the exceptional lifestyle this project will deliver.”

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Nick Clydsdale, Director of SRQ, who is managing sales and marketing for Villea, said the milestone marks the next phase of the sales campaign.

“With construction now at its highest point, we are excited to kick start the next phase of the campaign off the back of strong sales momentum driven by the local market,"&nbsp;Clydsdale said.

"Villea is a prized offering in the popular suburb of Palm Beach— ideally suited to owner-occupiers and downsizers seeking a convenient and beautiful coastal lifestyle. At the same time, with forecasts pointing to further price growth across the Gold Coast in 2025, Villea offers investors the opportunity to enter early in the upswing cycle."

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Designed by acclaimed architects <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/bda-architecture">BDA</a>, Villea comprises 69 two- and three-bedroom residences with light-filled layouts, premium finishes including timber flooring, Fisher &amp; Paykel appliances, and high-performance glazing to maximise comfort.

Many residences capture ocean views, while all benefiting from generous open plan designs and access to shared amenities like a&nbsp;pool, gym, barbecue facilities, and outdoor entertaining spaces, all just 400m from the beach.

A ground floor retail leasing campaign is also underway, with Abadeen set to handpick a curated mix of tenants to enhance the experience for both residents and the wider community.

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Abadeen tops out Villea Palm Beach

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/urban-property-group">Urban Property Group</a> has officially unveiled its vision for a landmark development in Little Bay.

The vertically integrated developer-builder is set to launch <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/este-jennifer-street-little-bay-nsw-2036">ESTE</a>, a collection of low-rise buildings designed by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/architects/hill-thalis-architecture-urban-projects-pty-ltd">Hill Thalis Architects</a>, comprising 94 apartments.

Targeted at local downsizers, upgraders, nature lovers, and golf enthusiasts, ESTE offers close proximity to Kamay-Botany Bay National Park, Little Bay Beach, and the renowned St Michael’s Golf Club — widely considered one of New South Wales’ top courses.

Many of the apartments, with interiors by Richard Stanisich, boast uninterrupted ocean views — a rare offering in Sydney.

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Residents will enjoy exclusive access to a private rooftop amenity level featuring a heated infinity pool, a fitness centre equipped with the latest TechnoGym technology, and a sauna.

Urban Property Group has taken a careful and considered approach to the design and planning stages, ensuring ESTE delivers an architecturally appropriate and sensitive addition to a suburb that rarely sees new development.

Plans were first submitted to Randwick City Council in late 2022, following concept approval from the NSW Government earlier that year.

Construction commenced in November 2024, with the project expected to top out in Q4 2025 and reach completion in Q3 2026.&nbsp;

Urban was one of the first developers in New South Wales to adopt the sought-after 10-year <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/resilience-latent-defects-insurance">Latent Defects Insurance policy from Resilience Insurance</a>. The policy — that can only be taken out by developers or builders and not by individual apartment buyers — covers any structural or waterproofing defects for a full 10 years post-completion, providing buyers with the most comprehensive protection available when purchasing off the plan.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">What is Latent Defects Insurance and is it bringing confidence to the off the plan apartment market?</a>

SRM Residential will be launching ESTE in the coming months.

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Urban Property Group unveils ESTE Little Bay apartments

For the first time, prospective off the plan apartment buyers in Sydney's <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/homebush-nsw-2140">Homebush</a> can purchase with the confidence of a 10-year defect protection for their new apartment building.

<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/bridge-road-residences-homebush-3-5-bridge-road-homebush-nsw-2140">Bridge Road Residences</a>, the latest development by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/ventus-group">Ventus Group</a>, is the first new apartment complex in the area to offer the highly sought-after 10-year Latent Defects Insurance, provided by Resilience Insurance.

This policy, which applies to all 80 apartments in the new building on Bridge Road, covers homeowners against&nbsp;structural or design defects defects that may arise within the first 10 years after the building's completion. It can only be taken out by the developer or builder of the new development, and not by individual apartment owners.

Half of the apartments in the building have already been quickly snapped up. Buyers have been attracted by the insurance policy, along with the guarantee of a quality build, thanks to the insurance's Technical Inspection Service. This service involves third-party experts visiting the construction site at least once a month to ensure the building is being properly constructed, making defects highly unlikely.

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Located on Bridge Road, the development offers a mix of apartment configurations, from studios to three-bedroom apartments.

Apartments have been designed&nbsp;by MX Architects with liveability in mind, featuring open-plan layouts, engineered timber floors, wool-blend carpet in bedrooms, and either ducted or split-system air conditioning depending on configuration.&nbsp;

Many apartments also include north-facing aspects or oversized balconies, enhancing natural light and outdoor usability.

The development includes landscaped communal gardens with a central lawn, shaded seating, and barbecue areas. A rooftop terrace offers views across the city and Sydney Olympic Park. These amenities are designed to provide outdoor spaces for both relaxation and socialising, without increasing maintenance burden.

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Bridge Road Residences is less than 10 minutes’ walk from Homebush Station and close to major road links including the M4 and M8.&nbsp;

Residents will have immediate access to Rochester Street’s cafes, grocers, and restaurants, as well as retail and dining hubs at North Strathfield’s Bakehouse Quarter, Strathfield Plaza, and DFO Homebush.&nbsp;

The area is also well-served by schools and tertiary institutions, including Homebush Public School and the University of Sydney.

Construction is being led by <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/builders/one-way-dc">One Way Development &amp; Construction</a>. They are expecting to complete the build in Q3 2026.

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Bridge Road Residences brings 10-year defects guarantee to Homebush

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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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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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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