Brisbane off the plan apartments

The burgeoning Stones Corner in Brisbane, on the fringe of the Woolloongabba Olympic precinct, is set for a new apartment development with the recent approval of a two-tower project just off Hanlon Park.

Peter Gartshore from the family-ran Idec Group is behind the plans on the 3,846 sqm site at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/73-85-cleveland-street-stones-corner">73-85 Cleveland Street</a>, which will feature a striking skybridge connecting the two recreational rooftops designed by NMDS Architecture.

The development will have 226 apartments, split into 79 one-bedroom apartments, 83 two-bedders, 62 three-bedroom units, and only two four-bedroom apartments.

The skybridge will connect the two rooftop recreation areas that total 1273 sqm, allowing residents from both towers to access the full range of recreational facilities that include&nbsp;a pool, spa, terrace area, gym, sauna, showers, change rooms, alfresco and indoor dining areas, a theatre, community garden, and a dedicated dog walking area.

The submitted town planning report highlights the strategic importance of the proposed site in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/stones-corner-qld" target="">Stones Corner</a>, stating that it falls within a growth node on a selected transport corridor identified under the City Plan. It emphasises that areas within these nodes offer opportunities for more intense urban forms that cater to the needs of the local community.

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The report emphasises the housing crisis in the southeast Queensland region, with low rental and housing stock levels, and states that the project will provide 226 additional housing opportunities near centres, community services, and transport options.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/stones-corner-qld" target="">Stones Corner</a>, located just over two kilometres from Woolloongabba, the home of the 2032 Olympic Games, is undergoing significant urban transformation with the aim of residential and mixed-use densification.<img alt="Twin tower apartment development proposed for Stones Corner" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/dz9xllyip/image/fetch/c_scale,w_580,dpr_2.0,q_auto:good/https://s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/www.urban.com.au/s3fs-public/inline-images/Screenshot%202023-05-16%20at%2010.57.40%20am.png?VersionId=gqA7E4EGRrPWzlrhMaNWTPJ1RuYS0exI" />Render of the proposed twin tower&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/stones-corner-qld" target="">Stones Corner</a>&nbsp;development. Credit: NMDA Architecture

The development will prioritise green spaces and landscaping. The landscaping design by Wild Studio includes vertical green walls extending the full height of the building, feature trees at the main entrance on Cleveland Street, raised garden beds, and planter boxes with climbing and cascading plants.

The integration of greenery aims to create a vertical, subtropical micro-climate that enhances the building's appearance, provides cooling to residents, and contributes to the overall streetscape.

The development will include three basement levels with space for 330 cars. While the area is well-serviced by public transport, alternative transportation options will also be provided to residents. A car share system will enable those without vehicles to access ten electric vehicles, and there will be ample bicycle parking spaces, 283 in total, supported by an on-site bicycle workshop.

The project will comprise 226 apartments ranging from one to four bedrooms on a 3,846 sqm site at 75-85 Cleveland Street

Urban Editorial

New apartment development approved for Stones Corner

Latent Defects Insurance (LDI), is changing the game for off the plan apartment buyers in Australia.

This insurance product provides off-the-plan apartment buyers with a 10-year warranty on their new apartment and the building it's situated in. The cover is purchased by the property developer/builder (pre-construction) and is designed to protect owners against any immediate or future problems with the structural components of their new property, from leaks to cracks and everything in between.

Some of Sydney’s biggest and most respected developers have embraced the new insurance. The likes of Deicorp, Kanebridge, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/abadeen-group">Abadeen</a>, Coronation Property and Urban Property Group have rolled out the insurance across some, if not all of the projects they’re currently undertaking.&nbsp;

Sydney-based Resilience Insurance, the first insurer to launch LDI in Australia, is now taking the product national, and is having conversations with developers in Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Perth.&nbsp;

<h2>How does Latent Defects Insurance work?</h2>

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent says the insurance, which has been around for about seven decades across the globe, benefits both the purchaser and the developer.

“Ultimately what we’re trying to do is build better buildings the consumers can have trust in, but more importantly improve the post completion and settlement process, so that when buyers take possession, they have full insurance protection, from day one, for 10 years” Nugent says.

“The insurance protects the buyer from any structural defects in the building, and developers who have taken Resilience LDI have reported an uptick in both sales volumes and sale values compared to competing developments that don’t have Resilience LDI.”

While giving confidence to the consumer at the end of the build, Resilience LDI is actually in place throughout the build process. Rather than it solely being used as a rectification product, the insurance kicks in to fix issues when they arise, rather than down the track following completion. Of course the insurance protects owners at that stage too, however the ideal scenario is any problems that come up during the building get fixed well before settlement.

Resilience has a string of expert partners who are onsite even before construction has started to ensure even the ground the development is being built on is structurally sound.

<h2>What does LDI mean for off the plan apartment buyers?</h2>

A survey undertaken by MatterFact, Urban.com.au’s data product, shows the biggest thing holding back prospective purchasers from buying an off the plan apartment is the trust and faith they have in the developer, followed closely by the concern the build won’t be of good quality. It was a common consensus on the survey conducted from state to state, where delivery was much more of an issue raised compared to budgets, approvals or price of the apartment.

“LDI is about to change the game in the off the plan apartment market,” Urban.com.au CEO Mike Bird says, adding that the insurance will be a huge boost to helping solve Australia’s housing crisis.

“With the large imbalance of supply and demand in Australia, there has to be a move to off the plan apartments, but to get there, consumers need to be more confident in delivery.

“Unfortunately the industry has been tarnished by a small number of developers who haven’t acted on behalf of the consumer in the last five years or so. Developers who have Resilience LDI are telling consumers that they’re in a partnership with them, and they will deliver the quality that they promised. If they don’t, then the insurance protects the purchaser, without all the trials and tribulations of litigations and long, drawn out court cases which often cost thousands of dollars as well as significant upheaval whether it be mental or physical.

<h2>How does Latent Defects Insurance impact the developer?</h2>

Data collected by MatterFact also showed 60 per cent of off the plan apartment seekers would pay over 1.5 per cent of the apartment price for it to have LDI cover, which typically outweighs how much it costs a developer to purchase Resilience LDI.&nbsp;

Nugent says there have been instances already where developers have reported prices with a four to five per cent increase due to them having LDI, compared to similar projects in the same area.

While there’s been a handful of progressive new tools to try and build confidence in the off the plan industry, such as the iCIRT-rating system and KMPG’s Building Trustworthy Indicator, no one has gone as far as Resilience LDI in terms of actual protection for an off the plan apartment buyer.

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler recently lauded the introduction of LDI, suggesting it will improve the design and construction of apartment buildings in NSW.

“These reforms have come about due to the united commitment of government and industry to transform the NSW construction sector,” Chandler said.

“NSW is now in the position of being a national leader in offering an insurance product of this type for Class 2 buildings because of the three years of conscious effort and commitment by Government and industry to the journey we have been on under Construct NSW.

“We’re looking to clean up the market and bring an end to expensive litigation against developers who have deep pockets or subsequently vanish into thin air.”

To find out more about Resilience LDI, <a href="https://resilienceinsurance.com.au/">click here</a>.

Resilience Insurance CEO Corey Nugent says the insurance, which has been around for about seven decades across the globe, benefits both the purchaser and the developer

Joel Robinson

What is Latent Defects Insurance and is it bringing confidence to the off the plan apartment market?

Tim Forrester's Aria Property Group is set to continue its transformation of South Brisbane with another sustainable apartment development approved.

They've been given the green light by the Brisbane City Council to develop a new tower on a triple block at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/164-190-melbourne-street-south-brisbane">164-190 Melbourne Street</a>, where the former Malouf's Fruit Shop and Bond's Sweet Factory once stood.

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The sustainably conscious developer, known for their signature rooftop amenity and sustainability efforts, will be constructing a new apartment tower at 33 Manning Street, on the corner of Melbourne and Manning Streets—the first of three towers across the amalgamated site.

Aria has collaborated with <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/richards-and-spence">Richards &amp; Spence</a> for the design and development of the approved tower, slated to feature 84 apartments spread across 14 levels, along with extensive rooftop amenities.

The design statement submitted to the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a> City Council emphasised the tower's spacious dwellings catering to a diverse population, including families and students.

The design emphasises natural light, cross ventilation, and practical living considerations, including private bedrooms, generous kitchens, and flexible living spaces.&nbsp;

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The tower's amenities include a commercial gym on the first level, a 20-metre pool at the heart of the rooftop, a plunge pool with city views, an amphitheatre for evening cinema, and a residents' dining room.

The new project adds to Aria's portfolio in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/south-brisbane-qld">South Brisbane</a>, following their successful <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/trellis-20-edmondstone-street-south-brisbane">Trellis</a> development known for its sustainable features and their flagship development, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/the-standard-13-17-manning-street-south-brisbane">The Standard</a>, located in the vibrant Fish Lane precinct.

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The new project adds to Aria's portfolio in South Brisbane, following their successful Trellis development known for its sustainable features and their flagship development, The Standard, located in the vibrant Fish Lane precinct

Aria set for new South Brisbane apartment tower after council nod

Brisbane developer Skyhold has settled on its prime Balmoral site where it will soon be launching a new $150 million apartment development.

Skyhold's Zhen Chen bought <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/91-lytton-road-balmoral">91 Lytton Road, Balmoral</a>, a 23,265 sqm site, for $27.5 million three years ago, with settlement just occurring.

Last year Skyhold <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/fender-katsalidis-designed-plans-lodged-for-balmoral-apartment-development">submitted plans to the Brisbane City Council</a> for four medium-density buildings that were recently approved. There will be&nbsp;mix of two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, as well as 14 townhouses.

“<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/skyhold">Skyhold</a> is excited to be launching our next signature project within the upmarket <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bulimba-qld">Bulimba</a>/<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/balmoral-qld">Balmoral</a> catchment," Zhen Chen said.

"Opportunities of this scale within the inner city are almost non-existent and our vision for the site aligns with this once-in-a-generation opportunity.

“Our vision, designed by internationally celebrated architect Fender Katsalidis responds to current market demands, resulting in generous private open space alongside intergenerational communal recreation opportunities. The development offers housing diversity for housing entrants as well as 
right-sizers within the area."

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Knight Frank's Blake Goddard, who sold the site, said it was sought after during the sales campaign.

“During the campaign we had strong interest in the property, with over 120 enquiries from a range of buyers attracted to the uniquely large parcel of land with multiple favourable development outcomes," Goddard said.

“The site lies within one of Brisbane’s most popular and prestigious residential locations, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/balmoral-qld">Balmoral</a>, a suburb that has ideal neighbourhood amenity and close proximity to the Brisbane River, less than four kilometres from the CBD.

“A residential development on the site will benefit from the strong demand to live in the area and the high surrounding residential dwelling price."

Fender Katsilidis, who designed the project, said in the Urban Context Report as part of the project submission that their vision is to repurpose an under-utilised site into a vibrant, medium-density residential precinct optimising its existing natural landscape and bring greenery across the precinct and into the residences spread across the site.

The site will home four medium-density buildings with a range of apartments and townhouses on offer

Skyhold settle on Balmoral site for $150 million new apartment development

Brisbane’s inner-city is getting closer to seeing the completion of its newest apartment development in Indooroopilly, The Audrey, by builder-developer&nbsp;Savve Developments &amp; Construction.

One of the biggest drawcards of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-audrey-109-clarence-road-indooroopilly">The Audrey</a>, a boutique block of just 30 apartments, is its prime location, on a 1610 sqm&nbsp;site at 107 Clarence Road,

Beyond the amenities provided within The Audrey, including a rooftop pool with cabanas, barbecue facilities and a fire pit area, residents will benefit from easy access to a variety of establishments, activities, and services in the immediate area.

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Centrally located in a walkable community, The Audrey offers the best of all worlds, with the casual vibe of the tree-lined Clarence Road while being just moments away from a vibrant array of cafes and restaurants, world-class shopping destinations, and prestigious golf courses.

The convenience of nearby train stations and the new boardwalk along the Brisbane River adds an extra degree of accessibility, connecting residents to the CBD, which is just nine minutes away.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/indooroopilly-qld">Indooroopilly</a>&nbsp;Station is just a five-minute walk from the site, as is the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, which is the largest shopping destination in the western suburbs of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>&nbsp;with over 360 specialty stores, 16 cinema rooms and a food court.&nbsp;

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The Audrey is also close to two premier golf courses adjacent to each other, the Indooroopilly Golf Club and the St Lucia Golf Links, both a five-minute drive away.

In addition to shopping and entertainment, the surrounding area also boasts a variety of educational institutions, including The University of Queensland, Indooroopilly State High School, Brigidine College, St Peters Lutheran College, Ambrose Treacy College and Holy Family Primary School.&nbsp;

The Audrey, currently under construction by the building arm of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/savve-developments-construction">Savve Developments &amp; Construction</a>, has been met with keen buyer interest, with over 70 per cent of the apartments already spoken for.

The project was&nbsp;initially approved to deliver 35 apartments across eight storeys upon completion, however, now just 30 units will be delivered following several amalgamations.

Food and beverage tenancies will take up the ground floor. There will also be office space.

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The Audrey is close to two premier golf courses adjacent to each other, the Indooroopilly Golf Club and the St Lucia Golf Links, both a five-minute drive away

The heart of Indooroopilly: Inside the location of The Audrey apartments

Inspired by nearby parklands and strategically located near Kedron Brook and the vibrant retail and lifestyle precinct of the suburb, Parklane effortlessly integrates into the dynamic landscape of Lutwyche.

Located at 25 Swinburne Street, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/parklane-lutwyche-25-swinburne-street-lutwyche">Parklane</a> enjoys a prime spot between two well-maintained parks. To the west lies Prentice Park, while Wesley Street Park sits across Swinburne Street.&nbsp;

Prentice Park is bordered by Kedron Brook to the other side, featuring playgrounds, dog-friendly spaces, and a network of bikeways that meander along the brook's path. This strategic placement offers residents a tranquil environment, with easy access to green spaces and recreational facilities.

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Accessibility is a key feature of Parklane's location, with its proximity to essential transport links. Situated just six kilometres from Brisbane's CBD, residents benefit from accessible connectivity, further enhanced by the Northern Busway Station, which is just a seven-minute walk from the development.

In addition to its convenient location, Parklane offers residents easy access to a range of everyday amenities within walking distance.

Market Central Shopping Centre is only a six-minute walk away, while the recently refurbished Crown Hotel is just 350 metres down <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/lutwyche-qld">Lutwyche</a> Road.

Furthermore, the proposed Lamington Markets lifestyle precinct, located just eight minutes on foot, promises to enhance the area's appeal with its gourmet offerings and recreational amenities. For those seeking culinary delights or a caffeine fix, popular local restaurants and cafes such as Nepalese restaurant Spicy Momo &amp; Bar, Coffee Pasal, and Caruso's Coffee are only a few minutes' walk from Parklane.

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A concentration of schools around Parklane underscores its appeal to families seeking quality education options for their children, with schools like Wooloowin State School, Holy Cross School in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/wooloowin-qld">Wooloowin</a>, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/windsor-qld">Windsor</a> State School, St. Mary of the Cross School, and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/kedron-qld">Kedron</a> State High School all within a 700-metre radius.&nbsp;

With the final release underway, the development has seen an impressive uptake, with all units sold thus far being acquired by owner-occupiers. Only a limited number of units remain available.

Construction of Parklane by builder <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/sig-group">SIG Construction Group</a> is approaching completion, with settlement expected in the coming months.

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Construction of Parklane by builder SIG Construction Group is approaching completion, with settlement expected in the coming months

On the doorstep of Prentice Park: Inside Lutwyche's newest apartment development, Parklane

A new residential development is in the works for Brisbane's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/chermside-qld">Chermside</a>.

A private Sydney developer has lodged plans for a new 12-level apartment building at 8-12 Playfield Street, a 1890 sqm site on the fringe of Westfield Chermside.

There a currently a handful of houses on the four-site amalgamation that will make way for the new project.

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The development plan includes 62 apartments designed squarely for the owner-occupier. There will be 40 three-bedroom apartments, 20 four-bedrooms, and two five-bedroom penthouses.

The larger apartments have been incorporated to provide an alternative to families and professionals looking for detached or semi-detached housing, the planning documents note.

The project includes parking for 151 vehicles spread across three basement levels, 135 spaces allocated for residents and 16 for visitors.

Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/ana-architects">Angelo Nicolosi &amp; Associates Architects</a>, the proposed apartment building includes an attractive pedestrian access point connecting directly to the proposed footpath on Playfield Street.&nbsp;

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The entryway is designed to be clear, defined, easily accessible, and complemented by generous landscaping, leading to the lobby, lifts, and the ground floor private wellness centre gym.&nbsp;

All apartments are designed for low-maintenance living, offering high-quality, house-sized units with ample private open spaces directly accessible from primary living areas—following the principles of subtropical design. This design approach aims to optimise natural elements such as sunlight, ventilation and breezes for future occupants.&nbsp;

Situated in Chermside's heart, the development offers proximity to key amenities such as the Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside Shopping Centre, recreational spaces, and public transport infrastructure.

Sydney developer proposes new Chermside apartments

Award-winning developer and builder <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/holm-developments">Holm Developments</a> is bringing a small-scale luxury townhouse development in Ascot, considered by many as one of Brisbane's most premier suburbs on the river.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/ascot-qld">Ascot</a> is distinguished by its collection of heritage-listed sites, characterised by the grandeur of large Queenslander homes that dot the landscape.

Holm's townhouse development,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/ascot-row-89-95-stevenson-street-ascot">Ascot Row</a>, stands out in a suburb where townhouses account for only nine per cent of dwellings.

Aside from the scarcity of brand new property, Ascot Row has been designed so it still caters to the demographic who wants to live in a house, but offers a&nbsp;price point significantly lower than the median price of houses in the affluent area.

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Within walking distance from Ascot Row is the vibrant Racecourse Road Village and the popular Portside Wharf shopping mall, creating a lively and convenient neighbourhood for residents.&nbsp;

The Racecourse Road Village is just a ten-minute walk west of Ascot Row, where residents can find a variety of cafes and restaurants, such as highly-rated dining options such as Le Bon Choix cafe, Cafe 63, American restaurant 5 Boroughs, and hamburger restaurant Grill'd, and shops and essential services, like Coles supermarket and Ascot Medical Centre.

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Towards the south, the upscale residential and retail precinct Portside Wharf is reachable within a nine-minute stroll across Kingsford Smith Dr, boasting a range of dining options, shops, a large fish shop, a supermarket, and a Dendy cinema complex.

Adjacent to Portside Wharf is Hercules Street Park, providing residents with recreational opportunities such as state-of-the-art playgrounds, aquativity areas, multi-court play areas, open green spaces, BBQ facilities, and an off-leash dog park.&nbsp;

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Adding to Ascot Row's appeal as a family-friendly address are the several schools nearby, including Hamilton State School less than 400 metres away, Ascot State School, St Rita's College in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/clayfield-qld">Clayfield</a> and St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot within a five-minute drive.

The <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/plus-architecture">Plus Architecture</a>-designed Ascot Row comprises 14 three-bedroom townhomes designed as a modern architectural interpretation of the iconic Queenslander style.&nbsp;

Ascot Row is well under construction and is slated for completion soon under Holm's construction arm,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/holm-built">Holm Built</a>.

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The Plus Architecture-designed Ascot Row comprises 14 three-bedroom townhomes designed as a modern architectural interpretation of the iconic Queenslander style

How Ascot Row fits into the affluent Brisbane riverside suburb

Nestled on the border of the blue-chip suburbs <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/toowong-qld">Toowong</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/taringa-qld">Taringa</a>, Oakman Residences presents an alternative to owning traditional homes in a suburb dominated by single dwellings but without compromising on space or comfort, rather with perks of various amenities and a strategic location.

This <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/feltham-property-group">Feltham</a>-developed project boasts spacious residences that front onto parks with resort-style landscaping and a curated selection of amenities—all immersed in Taringa’s greenery and tapestry.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/oakman-residences-27-union-street-taringa">Oakman Residences</a> is conveniently located within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, public transport options, the Brisbane River, parks, and multiple schools.

The Union Street development is adjacent to Oakman Park and Miskin Street Park, which include an Australian rules football field, play equipment, and biking paths—a big value for young families seeking a family-friendly address as their future home.&nbsp;

Furthermore, on the east side of Oakman Park lies Brisbane Boys College, one of the city's prestigious schools, while just an eight-minute walk away towards the west is the Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics, and Technology.

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Transportation options are plentiful, with several bus stops lining Moggill Rd and Taringa Station just 850 metres from Oakman Residences.&nbsp;

Taringa Station is surrounded by cafes and fast food restaurants like Amaretto Cafe Restaurant Bar, Indian Mehfil, Little Rice Bowl Restaurants, and Domino's, along with a small shopping centre, Taringa Professional Centre, located adjacent to the station.

Additionally, Oakman Residences is only a quick ride to key precincts in nearby suburbs, such as Toowong Village and The Wesley Hospital to the northeast, as well as <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/indooroopilly-qld">Indooroopilly</a> Central and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre to the southwest, making it a well-connected location for residents.

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“Designed around the community, Oakman Residences has been crafted to create a sense of privacy and seclusion to each of the dwellings, while feeling protected and nestled within a community,” says Elizabeth Anderson of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/hal-architects">Hayes Anderson Lynch</a>.

Through retaining 90 per cent of the mature natives onsite, Oakman Residences connects and immerses itself with the heritage streetscape and the neighbouring parklands, delivering a boutique collection of just 24 homes.&nbsp;

Oakman Residences comprises 17 luxury, low-maintenance park-fronting three-bedroom townhomes, along with six full-floor three-bedroom sky homes, afforded with their lift access.&nbsp;

The development is nearing completion, with construction expected to finish in the middle of this year.

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Oakman Residences is conveniently located within walking distance of cafes, restaurants, public transport options, the Brisbane River, parks, and multiple schools

Oakman Residences: Taringa's absolute parkside new apartments

Indooroopilly in Brisbane's south-west has a little bit of everything.

A riverside suburb, Indooroopilly has the largest shopping centre in Brisbane's western suburbs, it's home to a number of parks including Witton Barracks Park, and its proximity to the Brisbane River makes for a nature-fuelled lifestyle with all the conveniences of living near the city.

The area is well known for excellent schools, which has often drawn families to the suburb.

While a sought-after place to live, it's not often there's an opportunity to buy brand new.

We've had a look at the best projects currently on the market in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/indooroopilly-qld">Indooroopilly</a>.

<h2>Project: Natura</h2>

<h2>Location: 55 York Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Opalyn Property Group</h2>

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/opalyn-property-group">Opalyn Property Group</a> is in the works of bringing a boutique apartment development in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/indooroopilly-qld">Indooroopilly</a>, strategically positioned just 800 metres away from Taringa Train Station and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/natura-55-york-street-indooroopilly">Natura</a> comprises 35 two and three-bedroom apartments spread over five levels, accompanied by two undercover secure car parks with intercom security access.

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Designed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/vsa-designs">VSA Designs</a>, Natura residences feature a neutral palette inspired by nature, accentuated by high-quality finishes and fixtures sourced from renowned brands.

Each residence features two generous and usable balconies, extending the living areas and offering residents a connection to the outdoors.

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Residents of Natura will also have exclusive access to a rooftop terrace complete with BBQ facilities, a separate dining area, and break-out zones enveloped by lush manicured gardens.&nbsp;

Natura has already reached its pre-sales milestones, with anticipation that the remaining apartments will be quickly snapped up once construction commences. Prices for a two-bedroom unit at Natura start at $749,000.

<h2>Project: Long Pocket</h2>

<h2>Location: 75 Jacaranda Place, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Shayher Group</h2>

Indooroopilly's townhouses are a rare find, comprising only eight per cent of the area's private dwellings and particularly unique when nestled between two prestigious golf clubs.

Developed by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/brisbane-qld">Brisbane</a>-based <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/shayher-group">Shayher Group</a>, Long Pocket stands out as a highly sought-after townhouse development, drawing significant interest from locals including downsizers, young professionals with children, and families alike.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-townhouses/long-pocket-75-jacaranda-place-indooroopilly">Long Pocket</a> features 45 four-level, four-bedroom townhouses grouped into two distinct collections: the Rainforest Collection adjacent to Jacaranda Place Reserve and the Riverview Collection offering stunning views of the Brisbane River, with the latter being the preferred choice among buyers.

Each townhouse at Long Pocket boasts a meticulously planned layout, with a dual garage with storage and a spacious entry lobby on the ground level, open-plan living and dining areas, a galley kitchen on the middle level, and master suites and bedrooms on the top levels.

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The centrepiece of Long Pocket is its exclusive 22-metre resort-style pool, complete with a sauna and steam room, offering residents a luxurious retreat right at their doorstep.

Moreover, residents enjoy easy access to two 18-hole golf courses, St Lucia Golf Links, and Indooroopilly Golf Club, making Long Pocket an ideal choice for those seeking a lifestyle of convenience and leisure.

<h2>Project: The Audrey</h2>

<h2>Location:&nbsp;109 Clarence Road, Indooroopilly QLD 4068</h2>

<h2>Developer: Savve Developments &amp; Construction</h2>

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Construction is well underway at the latest Brisbane development by SAVVE Developments &amp; Construction.&nbsp;

SAVVE secured a 1610 sqm site at 107 Clarence Road and crafted The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/audrey-13-19-canberra-avenue-st-leonards" target="">Audrey</a>, a mix of 35 two, three and four-bedroom apartments, as well as a five-bedroom penthouses.

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Commercial tenancies will take up shop across the ground floor of the site, with the two-storey addition set to include space for offices and food and beverage retailers.&nbsp;

Designed by Prospect Architects, with interiors by Merge, the development will take inspiration from the tree-lined streets of its locale, which is situated just moments from world-class cafes, restaurants, shopping and golf courses.&nbsp;

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