Publicly listed property group Mirvac has received development approval for the anticipated next stage of its $1 billion Waterfront Newstead community – a 25-level building known as Sky Precinct. The tower will be located alongside the Brisbane River and will join previously completed stages including Pier, Park and Unison. more
Gasworks could soon welcome a world-class wellness and fitness centre housing Olympic-endorsed equipment if a development application from Cavcorp is approved. The proposed four-storey building is situated at 20 and 20a Festival Place and 18 Longland Street, Newstead, and will be the third stage of its popular Long Island development. more
In-person meetings are set to be infinitely more appealing if a development application for a five-storey commercial office building located at Eagle Farm Racecourse is approved. Lodged by Brisbane Racing Club, the proposed boutique development is positioned right on the main straight adjoining St Leger Stand and will be known as St Leger House. more
Prolific Brisbane-based developers Aria Property Group has submitted a development application for a 30-storey residential tower that claims to be the world's greenest residential building. The development, known as Urban Forest, has drawn comparison to the world-famous Bosco Verticale in Italy, Nanjing Green Towers in China, Kampung Admiralty in Singapore and PARKROYAL on Pickering also in Singapore, and is set to accomodate more than 1,000 trees and 20,000 plants. more
We’ve all fantasised of living in a huge mansion with enough rooms to get lost in. In reality, however, our budgets are a little (lot) more modest – though it doesn’t hurt to dream. With a little help from a certain search engine, we can have a sneak peek at extravagant addresses that just scream luxury. We're not talking your standard six-bedroom, five-bathroom mansions here – we're talking straight-up 80s-drug-dealer yes-I-have-my-own-helicopter ridiculousness – and there are SEVERAL (well, at least five) of these mansions currently on the market in Queensland. So if you've got a spare $8 (or $45) million lying around, time to get out the cheque book and live your Tony Montana dreams. If not, it might be time to arrange that sugar daddy. more
We've been stuck in isolation inside our homes for what feels like forever but now, restrictions have eased and Queenslanders are free to travel within Queensland – hurrah! If the thought of trading four walls for rolling green hills and untouched wilderness (with limited-to-no mobile reception) sounds like an excellent idea right about now, In2thewild's tiny holidays offer a refreshing break from civilisation and could be just what the doctor ordered. The company's latest tiny house, Norah, is ideally situated on a property 2.5-hours out of Brisbane and is their first off-grid offering in Queensland. more
The Gold Coast hinterland and the greater Scenic Rim region are set to receive a post-pandemic boost with a major eco-tourism project to come to life in the rolling hills of Beechmont in 2021. Established polo venue and wagyu-cattle farm Hazelwood Estate, which spans 75 acres of lush hinterland, will undergo a multi-million-dollar expansion to incorporate a new accomodation offering, a luxury day spa and a paddock-to-plate dining establishment. more
Brisbane's bayside could be set for a major facelift if an application for a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Wynnum Plaza shopping centre is successful. The development application has been submitted by Shayher Group to Brisbane City Council for a large-scale integrated mixed-use development that will comprise new shops, casual-dining precincts, a cinema and eight new apartment buildings. more
Hold on to your hats Brisbane – this one is going to be big! Ambitious plans have been submitted to council to redevelop the Inner North Busway site on Lutwyche Road into a large-scale transit-oriented mixed-use development and marketplace known as Lamington Markets. The proposed project will incorporate a fresh food hall, a variety of retail spaces such as a hotel/microbrewery, boutique cinema complete with candy bar and event space, urban-farm restaurant, a stand-alone three-storey office building, short-term accommodation, health services and two residential apartment buildings. more
With more and more homebuyers choosing the terrace home lifestyle, Metricon TownLiving is meeting the market with spacious, modern terrace home designs that provide a flexible and convenient lifestyle choice. more
When it comes to the growth of Brisbane's cultural and lifestyle destinations, 2019 has undoubtedly been a banner year. That being said, we still can't help but look ahead excitedly towards what's next. West End's ever-growing hub West Village has lots planned for the future, especially judging by the juicy details recently revealed about its next wave of retail arrivals. more
For a house or apartment to really feel like a home, it needs to offer a feeling of comfort, security and tranquility. The design of any abode should have this mandate at its core, but Arcadia at West Village may be the first collection of residences that executes that ethos to near perfection. Inspired and shaped by the concept of nature and home seamlessly blending, these limited-release residences look to set a new standard in luxury living, where every home acts as a peaceful inner-city oasis. more
When it comes to pizza and property, it seems that simplicity is key. This is certainly the case for West End's latest boutique apartment development Amersham, which was designed by award-winning local architects Arkhefield to deliver a refreshing less-is-more approach. more
A stunning collection of green-ringed luxe apartments is set to sprout in Brisbane by 2020, subject to DA approval. more
When we venture south for a sneaky Byron Bay sojourn, we often tend to head toward the beachside, and rightly so – it’s beautiful and it’s buzzing. Though, if you’re looking for a real escape (the kind where you can legitimately switch off), then allow us to put Blackbird Byron Bay on your radar. Here’s a peek inside the luxe new award-wining hinterland hideout. more
You know the drill by now – as soon as we mention anything related to Howard Smith Wharves, it’s well worth sitting up and paying attention. Last year we dropped the news that the rapidly growing riverside hotspot was going to become home to a brand-new Art Series Hotel, named for celebrated contemporary artist Vincent Fantauzzo. Well, folks, the time has come to welcome these luxurious new digs to the neighbourhood – The Fantauzzo has officially opened its doors to its first guests as of yesterday, Tuesday March 26. more
More news has come through in regards to the Cross River Rail project, with the Queensland Government declaring a Priority Development Area in preparation for the building of an underground station in the heart of the CBD. more
Since its revitalisation, the bustling Fish Lane precinct has managed to turn what was once a rather uninspiring space into a hub of culture. The South Brisbane marvel is set to get even more exciting in the coming years – property giant Aria has submitted a development application to overhaul a section of land below a railway overpass and turn it into a lush urban park. more
News from Howard Smith Wharves is coming in thick and fast! Yesterday, Wednesday November 28, Arts Series Hotels officially announced its new $100-million boutique property at Howard Smith Wharves – The Fantauzzo. The luxury hotel celebrates four-time Archibald People's Choice Award winner Vincent Fantauzzo and is scheduled to open in March 2019. more
In the wake of huge event, it’s easy to forget about all of the purpose-built infrastructure that was created and what will become of it. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games saw a prime piece of real estate in Southport transformed into the Athletes Village, but what is happening to the space now? Something pretty darn exciting, it turns out – in an Australian first, the site will become home to a revolutionary long-term-rental residential community called Smith Collective. more
