Brisbane developers Core Property Partners and Vector Property Australia has teamed up for Brisbane's newest apartment development.

The duo identified <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as their preferred suburb, on the fringe of the Gabba Precinct, where they've just revealed BANKSII, 72 apartments opposite Raymond Park.

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The one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments will sit in a glass-wrapped building that will also feature a rooftop with an&nbsp;infinity-edge pool, a BBQ area and alfresco dining spaces, sun lounges, and a sauna, as well as a resident-only gym and a ground-floor cafe.

Rhett Williams, Director of Vector Property Australia, said the project will lift the quality of the East Brisbane community and set a new benchmark.

"In Brisbane’s current property landscape, <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/banksii-east-brisbane-169-wellington-road-east-brisbane-qld-4169">BANKSII</a> stands out through its emphasis on lifestyle-oriented living, connectivity and sophisticated design," Williams says.

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The 10-level building has been designed by MAS Architecture. Their designs were inspired by the native Banksia flower, with the architecture and interiors reflecting the organic symmetry of its namesake flora. MAS has interpreted this throughout the building’s curved form, façade detailing and interior palette.&nbsp;

The building’s flowing geometry and natural tones are complemented by large balconies and floor-to-ceiling glazing, maximising cross-breezes, daylight and views over the city, parklands and river.

“Having a strong narrative for a building helps us architecturally,” MAS noted. "We can choose colours that come off that species of flowers. The trunk and the trees and the flower elements all are now visible in our joinery on the inside and in our architectural finishes on the outside."

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Apartments will feature timber floors, soft porcelain tiles, brushed bronze fittings, and stone benchtops with warm veining.&nbsp;

Kitchens feature premium SMEG appliances and generous storage, while bathrooms have been designed as calming retreats with curved cabinetry and twin sinks in the master ensuites.

The building will feature a suite of rooftop and wellness amenities. Residents will have access to an infinity-edge pool, BBQ and alfresco dining areas, sun lounges and a rooftop sauna.&nbsp;

A residents-only gym will be located on the podium level, while a ground-floor café and landscaped laneway will further activate the site and improve neighbourhood connectivity.

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BANKSII will rise from a prime Wellington Road site, with the building oriented to overlook the adjacent Raymond Park and take in extensive city views. It is also on the doorstep of key&nbsp;lifestyle infrastructure, including the future Kangaroo Point Green Bridge, The Gabba stadium, and the planned Brisbane Live arena.&nbsp;

Public transport options, including ferry, bus and rail - including the future Cross River Rail Woolloongabba station - are all nearby, supporting a car-optional lifestyle just minutes from the CBD.

Williams said the team spent over a year searching for the ideal site before securing this location.

"We were attracted to <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developments/east-brisbane-qld-4169">East Brisbane</a> as it is a vibrant and growing community that offers a perfect balance of urban convenience and natural beauty with the parklands and river on our doorstep.”

The project is part of the broader Woolloongabba Games precinct, which is undergoing significant investment in the lead-up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. This urban renewal, coupled with infrastructure upgrades, is expected to enhance long-term liveability and capital growth in the area.

Given the wide max of configurations, BANKSII is expected to suit everyone from first home buyers and investors to families and downsizers.

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BANKSII sales launch in booming East Brisbane apartment market

Sydney developer Deicorp is set to officially open its <a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill-nsw-2154">Showground Village</a> precinct in Castle Hill.

NSW Premier Chris Minns will attend the opening on Sunday August 31, alongside&nbsp;Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully, The Hills Shire Council Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne, Landcom CEO Alex Wendler, and Deicorp Founder Fouad Deiri.

There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony before a tour of the newly opened retail precinct.&nbsp;

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Located just moments from Hills Showground Metro Station, the centre spans 9,500 sqm across four levels and features 26 specialty retailers as well as a 1,400 sqm public plaza, creating a new community meeting point for shopping, dining, fitness, and everyday convenience.&nbsp;

The grand opening will be celebrated with a family fun day, featuring free entertainment, children’s activities, and a Skill Tester Machine with guaranteed prizes ranging from Woolworths gift cards to a $5,000 Flight Centre voucher.&nbsp;

Showground Village forms part of the Hills Showground Station Precinct, an urban renewal initiative led by Landcom and Sydney Metro that will provide for around 2,300 new jobs over the next 20 years and around 9,000 new homes.&nbsp;

Deicorp was recently approved for another new development next door to Showground Village.

The new five residential buildings in the East Showgrounds Precinct, will see another 873 dwellings delivered, as well as&nbsp;3,500 sqm of open public space in the form of landscaped courtyards, a public park and communal outdoor recreational space including a playground, barbeque area, and outdoor seating.

“This approval will allow us to start construction on a range of beautifully designed, conveniently located apartments and create another vibrant, walkable and well-connected community,” said&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/developers/deicorp" target="">Deicorp</a>&nbsp;Founder Fouad Deiri.

“These new homes will provide their residents with a seamless connection to jobs and services along Metro North West, and the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apartments.com.au/new-apartments/hills-showground-village-castle-hill-2-mandala-parade-castle-hill" target="">Hills Showground Village</a>&nbsp;retail precinct currently under construction."

Deicorp has several thousand apartments in planning and under construction across Sydney, from Zetland and Five Dock to Crows Nest and Macquarie Park.

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Deicorp, NSW Premier to officially open Showground Village, Castle Hill’s new retail and hospitality hub

The Minns Labor Government will deliver Sydney’s first new heavy rail station in more than a decade – enabling up to 10,000 new homes by rezoning land around Woollahra and Edgecliff stations, right next to the CBD, to tackle the housing crisis and rebalance growth across the city.

Recent reports by the NSW Productivity Commission have warned that Sydney is losing twice as many young people as it is gaining, while also finding that Woollahra is the most feasible Local Government Area (LGA) in New South Wales to build new housing.

Despite this, housing approvals in Woollahra consistently lag well behind other LGAs, and the population has declined by 11 per cent over the past 50 years while Greater Sydney as a whole has grown by 74 per cent.

The new station that will be an eight-minute trip from Sydney CBD, will be located on the Eastern Suburbs train line in Woollahra, where a station build was started in the 1970s but never completed.

To enable the delivery of new homes the NSW Government will lead a rezoning of Woollahra and Edgecliff stations similar to other state led rezonings to allow additional homes to be built around the stations.

Affordable housing will also make up a proportion of development on the site with the final amount of affordable housing required, to be determined as part of the rezoning process.

The area surrounding the new station is within walking distance of major green and recreational space including Cooper, Trumper, Rushcutters Bay and Centennial Parks.

The Eastern Suburbs train line between Bondi Junction and Sydney CBD also has the lowest passenger usage rates during the AM peak of any line on the Sydney network, with only 43 per cent of operating capacity during the AM peak currently being utilised by passengers.

Sydney Water and Infrastructure NSW have confirmed there is capacity in the water and wastewater systems to accommodate the proposed 10,000 dwellings without major upgrades.

The rezoning is expected to take around two years and will further support the Government’s housing targets that rebalance the delivery of new homes around existing infrastructure.

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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

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

Zetland

Green Square’s urban renewal is taking place across Beaconsfield and Zetland, and parts of Rosebery, Alexandria and Waterloo.

Revitalising the heritage and charm of this inner-city area, the precinct will be transformed into a major lifestyle and entertainment hub, replete with retail, office and state-of-the-art community facilities.

As one of Australia’s fastest growing neighbourhoods with over 30,000 new residential dwellings expected by 2030, developers have been quick to take advantage of the growth, with development giant Deicorp next on the list with their Zetland residential project, Downtown.&nbsp;

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Downtown offers a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom residences that exude sophistication and elegance, with the project designed to echo Zetland's urban energy.&nbsp;

437 apartments will be delivered across the&nbsp;106-116 Epsom Road site, with&nbsp;MHNDU and BVN Architects collaborating in the design of the four unique buildings.&nbsp;

A range of floorplans are on offer, including open plan two-level apartments, which benefit from off street access.&nbsp;

The spacious living areas include sleek and functional kitchens, with SMEG appliances, while a merge between indoor and outdoor living has been created through the private balconies positioned as additional entertaining areas.&nbsp;

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The large, king-sized bedrooms feature generous built-in or walk-in robes, with buyer's able to further customise their space with an optional study or dry bar.&nbsp;

The buildings at Downtown will be crowned by rooftop gardens, surrounded by generous lush landscaping, in addition to the various verdant pathways which not only connect the buildings but also the community.&nbsp;

Downtown is conveniently located just a short stroll to the East Village shopping centre, as well as Green Square Train Station, which will get residents to the CBD in a flash or the airport in just 20-minutes.&nbsp;

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The NSW Government is building a new primary school and community spaces in Green Square on the old Royal South Sydney Hospital site on Joynton Avenue, while there's 12 primary and secondary schools within two kilometres of the site.&nbsp;

The City of Sydney has also&nbsp;committed $540 million to create world-class community facilities including an innovative new library and plaza, an aquatic centre, many parks and playgrounds, a childcare centre and a creative hub, which upon completion will put&nbsp;residents within five kilometres of 127 parks, cafes and restaurants.&nbsp;

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Revitalising the heritage and charm of this inner-city area, the precinct will be transformed into a major lifestyle and entertainment hub, replete with retail, office and state-of-the-art community facilities

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Deicorp's Downtown Zetland to bolster Green Square urban renewal project

Bridgehill, the well-known property developer behind the popular UNO and JADE residences in Green Square, has recently announced the launch of their latest Green Square project, ALBA.

The group has appointed Westbourne Construction to handle the build of the new development, marking the sixth collaboration between the two.&nbsp;

ALBA will comprise 360 apartments across two buildings of 10 and 15 storeys, with a mix of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as well as generously proportioned double-storey penthouses.

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Westbourne will also complete the roadworks and public domain which divide the buildings.&nbsp;

Designed in collaboration by McNally Architects and Sissons Architects, ALBA will feature warm, textured terracotta masonry, paying homage to Green Square's rich industrial heritage.&nbsp;

Completed is slated for Q3 2024.

Located in the heart of one of Sydney's most vibrant and eclectic neighbourhoods and just four-kilometres from the CBD, ALBA is surrounded by a wealth of urban delights.

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From dog-friendly parks and vibrant galleries to the bustling precincts of Alexandria, Waterloo, Erskineville, and Kensington, there is always something new to discover in this dynamic part of the city.

Residents will also be within proximity to the popular Grounds of Alexandria and Carriageworks, as well as Green Square Library and Bourke St Bakery. The project is just 200 metres from Green Square Station.

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ALBA will comprise 360 apartments across two buildings of 10 and 15 storeys

Bridgehill launch ALBA apartments in Zetland's Green Square precinct

Mirvac are teaming up with the multi-award winning Smart Design Studio to bring a collection of terraces to the rapidly expanding Green Square Town Centre.&nbsp;

Portman St Terraces by Mirvac will introduce seven limited edition terrace homes to the leafy Portman Street, forming a contemporary extension to the Victorian-era terraces and cottages that have endured since the 19th century.

<img alt="Portman St Terrace" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ebe0a3c0-7499-4405-a701-448a257c4df7" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/MIR2466_GreenSquareBuildingDTerraces_S010_EXT_Facade_Final2000.jpg?VersionId=0pUXElb3MHq1MESlT3yDW5749CvYVJtH" />Render of a&nbsp;Portman St Terrace by Mirvac. Image supplied.

Displaying the signature white on white that has become synonymous with the William Smart led studio, the Portman St Terraces will benefit from their own street address and entry, in addition to a lift from the secure basement parking and a rooftop entertaining deck, complete with an outdoor kitchen and flexible family room.

“There was a sense of creating something quite grand and luxurious but with an understated approach to luxury,” Smart said.

“Something that would feel on trend now and in 30 years. It’s more about the precision of the detailing and quality of the materials and the way they work together.”

The terrace homes will deliver open plan living on the ground level, with four-bedrooms spread across two levels. The kitchens will feature timber joinery and large format stone benchtops, as well as Gaggenau appliances, connecting to timber wall panelling in the living and dining areas.

“The colour palette is also pared back; where Victorian terraces typically favour high contrast, we were interested in exploring a subtle and harmonious combination of materials and colours."

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

<img alt="Portman St Terrace" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="afe7eecf-cf80-462b-b884-fc9a7f4cabb4" src="https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/MIR2466_GreenSquareBuildingDTerracesStills_S030_INT_Kitchen_Final2000.jpg?VersionId=5Jc6nmavpTFTUVH8.JFYXoSKGwS15tkv" />Render inside one of the&nbsp;Portman St Terraces by Mirvac. Image supplied.

Mirvac General Manager of Residential Development NSW, Toby Long said the opportunity to own a Smart-designed, Mirvac terrace home in a neighbourhood where new construction tends towards apartments not houses, would satisfy the interest from buyers in search of high-end homes at Green Square.

“Green Square Town Centre has become a magnet for people in search of a luxury designer home where they can enjoy the urban buzz and still be close to the CBD,” said Long.

“The demand for three and four-bedroom residences at The Frederick, a collaboration with Smart Design Studio and Mirvac Design, has been extraordinary. We had the same experience with Portman on the Park and Portman House, a CO-AP and Mirvac Design collaboration, which led to a number of apartment amalgamations to form larger residences.”

“Our Green Square properties have been selling extremely well, signalling the strength of the owner occupier market and the growing appeal of this neighbourhood to those seeking a high end luxury home,” Long added.&nbsp;

While details of the Portman St Terraces have been kept under wraps before the official marketing launch, word of mouth has led to a steady stream of inquiry which has come as no surprise to Long.

“William Smart is one of Australia’s most celebrated architects,” he said.&nbsp;

“We have partnered with Smart Design Studio on several previous projects, including Maxwell Place at Harold Park and The Moreton at Bondi, and The Frederick, which is now under construction.”

In a further break with Victorian tradition the terraces will be light and airy, with courtyards both in the front and back, along with a central sculptural staircase that funnels light through the building to the rooms on every level.

Mirvac reimagines the traditional victorian terrace at Green Square

Meriton&rsquo;s breathtaking four-tower collection of Allegra offers a contemporary living between Rosebery, Green Square and the CBD.

Ranging in height from six to 13 levels, the development will deliver 260 single and dual-level luxury apartments, some boasting private street entries, and others rooftop entertaining terraces.

Created in collaboration with SJB architects, Allegra&rsquo;s competition-winning design forms a stunning backdrop to Gunyama Park, offering some of the finest recreational and aquatic facilities ever created in Sydney.

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&ldquo;It feels like your own backyard with magnificent beach-inspired pools, open-air training facilities, boardwalks, state-of-the-art playgrounds and more just footsteps from your home&rdquo;, the project marketing reads.

Created in collaboration with SJB Architects, the development&rsquo;s lower levels can take in parkside views, while upper-level residences capture never-to-be-built-out northern outlooks to the CBD skyline or southeast to Botany Bay.

Allegra residents will enjoy landscaped communal gardens, barbecue pavilions, five-star amenities and eight onsite speciality stores.

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The apartments boast premium BOSCH stainless steel appliances, including a fully integrated dishwasher, cooktop, microwave, oven and under-mounted integrated rangehood.

Other design features include full-height cabinetry in gloss finish with soft closing drawers, gooseneck polished chrome kitchen mixer and kitchen benchtops with a waterfall edge.

According to the developers, this new address boasts some of the largest one, two and three-bedroom residences, with many one-bedroom apartments featuring full-size study rooms, providing the perfect space to work from home.

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Allegra features numerous amenities, such as an indoor aquatic centre, with a heated pool, spa and sauna, fully-equipped gym, secure resident parking and electronic car charging bay.

The apartment complex is just four kilometres from the Sydney CBD, a short 500m walk to Woolworths Metro and a ten-minute stroll to East Village shopping centre.

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Meriton’s breathtaking four-tower collection of Allegra offers a contemporary living between Rosebery, Green Square and the CBD

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Absolute parkside living in Zetland: Introducing the collection of contemporary apartments at Allegra

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With apartments in student markets more affordable than ever, due to retreating investor interest, now may be the time to secure a home that could be a strong performing long-term investment.

The University of New South Wales (UNSW), one of the top universities in Australia, has a student population of 65,000 and is located in Sydney’s south-eastern suburb of Kensington.

Urban takes a look at five apartments perfect for students nearby UNSW, ideal for scholars and academics, high-income postgraduates and investors.

1. The Laneways, Rosebery 
Address: 33-37 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $592,800

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Just 2.6 kilometres from UNSW, Ellerson Property’s the Laneways provides inner-city living with luxury features and architectural design.

Located within close proximity to Green Square transport hub and approximately six kilometres from the Sydney CBD, the home provides great investment options with potential homebuyers including mobile professionals, creatives and families.

The chic home includes residents-only car charging bays, a rooftop garden terrace and district views. 
 

2. Orchid, Eastgardens 
Address: 9 Oscar Place, Eastgardens NSW 2036 
One-bedroom apartments from $695,000

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Farther from the university but still enjoying convenience for students and academics, Orchid is part of Meriton’s latest development.

The final first stage offering in the masterplanned Pagewood Green, Orchid boasts 256 oversized apartments across four buildings.

Just 3.1 kilometres from UNSW’s Kensington campus, Maroubra Beach and the Sydney CBD, this development provides a residential oasis.

Designed by PTW, the community includes podium gardens, a retail precinct and outdoor entertaining spaces. 
 

3. Eminence, Zetland 
Address: 811 Elizabeth Street, Zetland NSW 2017 
One-bedroom apartments from $745,000

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Offering a remarkable boutique trio of buildings, commanding four street frontages between Green Square and the CBD, Eminence meets the criteria of a strong investment property.

Including onsite retail, 1,840 sqm of lush podium gardens and a 75-place childcare centre, Eminence brings all the necessary amenities to your doorstep.

Delivered by Meriton and designed by DKO Architecture, the property also offers pools, open-air training facilities and playgrounds. 
 

4. Pagewood Green, Eastgardens 
Address: 130-150 Bunnerong Road, Eastgardens NSW 2036 
Two-bedroom apartments from $815,000

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The multi-staged masterplan development, Pagewood Green, provides diverse layouts for the lifestyle of any homebuyer.

Positioned opposite an upcoming 8,000 sqm park and neighbouring Westfield Eastgardens, the convenient home delivers exceptional amenity within walking distance and is just 17 minutes from UNSW by bus. 
 

5. Polo Collection, Rosebery 
Address: 55 Rothschild Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018 
One-bedroom apartments from $710,000

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Set amongst tree-lined streets and only 2.4 kilometres from the Kensington campus, Polo Collection pays homage to Rosebery’s industrial past while providing residents with a residence of the future.

Developed by Meriton, the project connects residents to the Sydney CBD, Green Square and the harbour as one of the city’s most connected inner-city suburbs.

Designed by SJB, the homes boast a modern and distinctive style, with floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive floorplans and views over Sweetacres Park.  
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With apartments in student markets more affordable than ever, due to retreating investor interest, now may be the time to secure a home that could be a strong performing long-term investment

Five apartments under $900k close to UNSW in Sydney's Kensington

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An eminent position boasting eminent style. This inspirational new lifestyle development will deliver some of Zetland’s most luxurious oversized apartments to the heart of a thriving inner-city suburb. 

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/buildings/eminence" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/811-elizabeth-street-zetland-5c083b658bbe3a1dc19773ba0e881c2c.jpg?itok=tfXcrFAr" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;"></a></figure>A remarkable trio of boutique buildings commanding four street frontages nestled perfectly between Surry Hills, the transformational Green Square precinct and the CBD.

254 boutique apartments across two low-rise and one 15-storey tower, Eminence brings together beautifully considered living environments with vibrant onsite retail including a bar and restaurant, a 75-place childcare centre, 1840sqm of lush podium gardens and 5-star amenities for year round resort enjoyment.

<figure><a class="colorbox colorbox-insert-image" href="/buildings/eminence" rel="gallery-all"><img alt="" class="image-article-full-width-580px" src="/s3/files/styles/article_full_width_580px/public/pictures/article-images/811-elizabeth-street-zetland-3fcdd90266f766a6fdddd222f49bd775.jpg?itok=7dMA6ay0" style="width: 580px; height: 435px;"></a></figure>Zetland is the most dynamic inner-city precinct in Sydney today. You’re in the centre of a vibrant urban landscape with the newly-forming Green Square city centre on your doorstep. 

Directly across from your home at Eminence, Gunyama Park Aquatic and Recreation Centre is nearing its mid-2020 completion. 

This spectacular leisure precinct with its beach-inspired pools, open-air training facilities, boardwalks and playgrounds promises some of the finest recreational facilities ever created in Sydney. Green Square’s central park, The Drying Green, is only footsteps away providing 6,200sqm of terraced lawns and barbecue areas. 

For effortless travel, Green Square train station is a short 600m walk from home while the CBD is just 3.5km away with a growing network of bike lanes and pedestrian friendly streets now connecting the local landscape.
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 A home of true distinction, Eminence offers luxurious oversized apartments.

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Versace-loving vendors had mixed success at their weekend auctions.
Interior designer Jason Scott secured $1.045 million for his Zetland offering (pictured above) through Ray White agent Jack McGhee.
The bidding started at $900,000, before selling to a young first home buyer from Meadowbank.
The two-bedroom Joynton Ave unit cost $350,000 before its makeover into the “epitome of Versace” by Scott, who is now off to build at Richmond.
There was no Versace-styled sale sticker on another scheduled weekend auction listing at Casula. John and Debbie Tsikouris estimate they spent $380,000 on their Versace inclusions.
“It’s a show home — you either love it or you hate it,” John said during its marketing. “It has taken a lot of hard work … we will be sad to see it gone.
“My wife and I are Versace fanatics.”
LH Hooker listing agent Ilce Dimeski advised a $1.35 million pre-auction offer had been made, with negotiations continuing to secure the $1.55 million asking price.
This article first appeared in the Daily Telegraph.
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Co-work space specialist WOTSO has leased a large-scale office space in Zetland.
It has committed to 2,600sqm at 1-5 Link Road in the recently developed Paragon development. 
The five-year lease – attached to another five-year option, is the largest office lease in the South Sydney suburb for several years.
The lease is WOTSO’s first foray into the South Sydney market, adding to their existing co-work facilities at North Strathfield, Pyrmont, Penrith, Bondi Junction and Neutral Bay. 
LJ Hooker Commercial South Sydney Director William Tong managed the lease on behalf of developer, HiFu Capital. 
“WOTSO’s lease represents the largest office commitment in Zetland for more than two years,” he said.  
Whilst details of the lease are confidential, Mr Tong said A-grade office space throughout the wider South Sydney market was commanding between $500-$550psm.  
“The shortage of quality office stock has driven up rents by about 30% in the last three years,” said Mr Tong. 
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The owners corporation at the defect-ridden 19 Gadigal Avenue, Zetland apartment complex faces a legal action by the owner of the apartments below.
The apartments below allege nuisance and water seepage into its property at Gadigal Avenue.
Wolseley Grove Pty Ltd, which owns all of the apartments below at 6 Wolseley Grove, is suing 19 Gadigal in the NSW Supreme Court over the “creation of an unsafe environment”.
There is a directions hearing this week before Justice D Hammerschlag in the Supreme Court's construction list.
Owners in the beleaguered complex are likely to make submissions to a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the state’s building standards.
The inquiry, led by Greens MP David Shoebridge, will look at the role of private certification in protecting building standards, the adequacy of consumer protections for owners of new buildings, limitations on insurance and compensation schemes.
The NSW government has yet to appoint a building commissioner with the Premier saying an announcement was “imminent”.
“We’ve been working very hard on that matter and I’m hopeful by the end of the month, if not next month,” she told reporters on Sunday.
“It will be imminent, I imagine in the next few weeks.”
There was no funding of the commission in the recent state budget despite the commission being foreshadowed in February this year.
The residents of 19 Gadigal Avenue were <a href="/news/garland-lofts-zetland-apartment-block-in-secret-evacuation-last-year-due-to-building-defects">secretly evacuated last year</a> due to defects in the building, mainly water leakage.
 
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The owners of the 30 evacuated Zetland apartment block are considering suing their former lawyers as they face a $5 million repair bill to fix the apartments that were evacuated last November.
The Sydney Morning Herald revealed the Chambers Russell law firm has advised them they have “reasonably good prospects” of running a negligence case against their former lawyers.
It was Makinson d’Apice who helped the owners corporation settle a $1.7 million insurance claim for waterproofing defects in last year on the condition that no further claims could be made against the insurer.
As the repair works were carried out, “critical” defects were then uncovered.
“We are already very concerned with the conduct of your former solicitors and a number of experts engaged,” said a position paper circulated by Chambers Russell.
It noted Makinson advised the owners corporation not to undertake temporary works that may well have prevented some of the very significant fire safety issues that now exist. Chambers Russell also noted the settlement had given “little” consideration to alternative accommodation costs and had compromised the owners’ ability to take action against other parties.
Makinson d'Apice partner Alex Kohn has denied the allegations and labelled them defamatory.
"They are unsubstantiated and if they ever mature into active claims against us, those assertions and allegations will be vigorously contested," Mr Kohn said.
Chambers has advised the strata apartment owners the law firm was prepared to run the Makinson case on a no-win no-fee basis.
Owners were briefed by Chambers at an information meeting conduced by the owners corporation.
 
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