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Southport on the rise – first stage of $2.3-billion Imperial Square project launched to the market
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Southport on the rise – first stage of $2.3-billion Imperial Square project launched to the market

23 Jun 2020

The first stage of what will eventually become a $2.3-billion residential, retail and commercial precinct in the heart of Southport has been officially launched to the market. Imperial Square, located in the suburb's CBD, will be rolled out in four stages over the coming years. Upon completion, it will incorporate around 1,600 dwellings and more than 40,000-sqm of commercial and retail space – and it's also set to be home to Australia's tallest residential tower. more

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Post-pandemic positivity – Gold Coast hinterland set to flourish thanks to major Hazelwood Estate eco-tourism redevelopment
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Post-pandemic positivity – Gold Coast hinterland set to flourish thanks to major Hazelwood Estate eco-tourism redevelopment

14 May 2020

The Gold Coast hinterland is 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 covers 75 acres of Scenic Rim 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

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The former Athletes Village is set to transform into a buzzing build-to-rent residential community
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The former Athletes Village is set to transform into a buzzing build-to-rent residential community

20 Oct 2018

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

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Waterfront vertical village Marina Concourse comes to life in Benowa
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Waterfront vertical village Marina Concourse comes to life in Benowa

16 Aug 2018

If you're a frequent traveller along Benowa's Ross Street, chances are you've noticed some pretty eye-catching architecture come to life over the past few months. The final touches are now being put on the anticipated Marina Concourse project – a waterfront vertical village that forms part of Sunland Group's new mixed-use community. We took a look at the striking new development ahead of its unveiling this spring. more

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Southern charm – Magnoli Apartments introduces a new wave of luxury to Palm Beach
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Southern charm – Magnoli Apartments introduces a new wave of luxury to Palm Beach

05 Jul 2018

We all know that Palm Beach's most enviable attributes are its laid-back feel and village vibe – and what makes the suburb even more desirable is its ability to retain its charm when waves of change and natural progression sweep through. A newly launched boutique development by Sunland Group is poised to steer Palm Beach into an exciting new era – and it involves (a lot) more than just adding an apartment tower to the skyline. more

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Queen Street Village's first residential tower Palladium hits the market
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Queen Street Village’s first residential tower Palladium hits the market

07 Jun 2018

The first residential apartment building the highly anticipated new Queen Street Village development on the former hospital site in the heart of Southport has been released to the market. The Palladium tower forms a major residential component of the $550-million masterplanned project, which spans a 3.2 hectare parcel on the corner of Little High and Nerang Streets. more