Sterling is set to become one of the most sought-after new apartment developments in Lane Cove North. Scheduled for completion in early 2025, Sterling offers a collection of 50 thoughtfully designed residences, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Located in the heart of Lane Cove, this development combines luxury living with convenience, offering residents a tranquil setting just 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD.

<h3>Designed with a focus on elegance and modernity</h3>

Sterling apartments feature interiors with immaculate design and open-plan layouts that maximise space and natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Sydney's CBD and surrounding greenery. The kitchens include top-tier fittings, integrated appliances, and ample storage, combining style and practicality. Bathrooms are luxurious, with premier quality fixtures, rainfall showers, and sophisticated tiling. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted for a comfortable and impeccable living experience.

<h3>Enjoy rooftop entertaining and communal amenities</h3>

Sterling is designed to foster a sense of community while providing residents with exclusive amenities. The development features a communal rooftop entertaining area, complete with BBQ facilities, offering a space where residents can socialise while enjoying sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline. Whether hosting a gathering or simply relaxing with family, the rooftop provides an ideal setting for enjoying the outdoors in the heart of Lane Cove North.

<h3>Prime location in Lane Cove North</h3>

Sterling's prime location in Lane Cove North provides easy access to local amenities, including The Canopy community hub, Chatswood, and Macquarie Shopping Centres, all within a 10-14 minute drive. Residents can enjoy the nearby Lane Cove National Park with its scenic trails and picnic spots, offering a peaceful retreat. Families benefit from proximity to Mowbray Public School and other educational and recreational facilities. Commuters will appreciate the convenience of Bus 292, providing a direct 10-minute route to Sydney’s CBD.

<h3>Peace of mind for buyers: 10-year latent defects insurance</h3>

One of the standout features of Sterling is the inclusion of a 10-year latent defects insurance policy with every apartment. This comprehensive coverage provides buyers with added security, ensuring peace of mind when investing in their future home. The developer’s commitment to quality construction and attention to detail is reflected in this offering, making Sterling a reliable choice for those seeking long-term value.

<h3>The team behind Sterling</h3>

Sterling is the product of a dynamic collaboration between Scion and Design Corp Architects. Known for their dedication to superior craftsmanship, Scion brings extensive experience in creating high-end residential projects with meticulous attention to quality. Design Corp Architects, with a reputation for innovative and functional designs, have crafted a structure that seamlessly blends luxury with practicality. Together, they have developed a residence that exemplifies architectural excellence, with every detail in the interiors and communal spaces reflecting the expertise and vision of this talented team. 
 
Sterling is an exclusive opportunity for those seeking premium living in Lane Cove North. Enquire via Urban to book a private appointment.

Sterling is set to become one of the most sought-after new apartment developments in Lane Cove North. Scheduled for completion in early 2025, Sterling offers a collection of 50 thoughtfully designed residences, including 1, 2, and 3-bedroom apartments. Located in the heart of Lane Cove, this development combines luxury living with convenience, offering residents a tranquil setting just 10 minutes from Sydney’s CBD.

<h3>Designed with a focus on elegance and modernity</h3>

Sterling apartments feature interiors with immaculate design and open-plan layouts that maximise space and natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer stunning views of Sydney's CBD and surrounding greenery. The kitchens include top-tier fittings, integrated appliances, and ample storage, combining style and practicality. Bathrooms are luxurious, with premier quality fixtures, rainfall showers, and sophisticated tiling. Every detail has been thoughtfully crafted for a comfortable and impeccable living experience.

<h3>Enjoy rooftop entertaining and communal amenities</h3>

Sterling is designed to foster a sense of community while providing residents with exclusive amenities. The development features a communal rooftop entertaining area, complete with BBQ facilities, offering a space where residents can socialise while enjoying sweeping views of Sydney’s skyline. Whether hosting a gathering or simply relaxing with family, the rooftop provides an ideal setting for enjoying the outdoors in the heart of Lane Cove North.

<h3>Prime location in Lane Cove North</h3>

Sterling's prime location in Lane Cove North provides easy access to local amenities, including The Canopy community hub, Chatswood, and Macquarie Shopping Centres, all within a 10-14 minute drive. Residents can enjoy the nearby Lane Cove National Park with its scenic trails and picnic spots, offering a peaceful retreat. Families benefit from proximity to Mowbray Public School and other educational and recreational facilities. Commuters will appreciate the convenience of Bus 292, providing a direct 10-minute route to Sydney’s CBD.

<h3>Peace of mind for buyers: 10-year latent defects insurance</h3>

One of the standout features of Sterling is the inclusion of a 10-year latent defects insurance policy with every apartment. This comprehensive coverage provides buyers with added security, ensuring peace of mind when investing in their future home. The developer’s commitment to quality construction and attention to detail is reflected in this offering, making Sterling a reliable choice for those seeking long-term value.

<h3>The team behind Sterling</h3>

Sterling is the product of a dynamic collaboration between Scion and Design Corp Architects. Known for their dedication to superior craftsmanship, Scion brings extensive experience in creating high-end residential projects with meticulous attention to quality. Design Corp Architects, with a reputation for innovative and functional designs, have crafted a structure that seamlessly blends luxury with practicality. Together, they have developed a residence that exemplifies architectural excellence, with every detail in the interiors and communal spaces reflecting the expertise and vision of this talented team. 
Sterling is an exclusive opportunity for those seeking premium living in Lane Cove North. Enquire via Urban to book a private appointment.

Sterling, Lane Cove North - 2 Merinda Street, Lane Cove North NSW 2066

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Newcomer North Residences, is poised to make an impact on the Sydney suburb of Liverpool, the product of a collaboration between Ventus Group and Urban Link Architecture.

Conveniently located near Warwick Farm Station, residents will be able to enjoy direct access to the Hume Highway, in addition to being only minutes away from Westfield Liverpool and its retail and dining offerings.

Comprising 101 apartments spread across nine floors, this stylish mid-rise features a contemporary facade that comprises a regimented composition of geometry and forms, neutral tones of white and grey, and flourishes of timber which provides warmth.

Apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, all of which have been designed to transition seamlessly from interior to exterior with full height windows to maximise natural light and outlook.

With tiled floors throughout for easy maintenance, kitchens feature stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, as well as a combination of timber veneer and 2pac joinery. Bathrooms boast mirrored wall cabinets, clear glass shower frames, and crisp white basins.

Newcomer North Residences, is poised to make an impact on the Sydney suburb of Liverpool, the product of a collaboration between Ventus Group and Urban Link Architecture.

Conveniently located near Warwick Farm Station, residents will be able to enjoy direct access to the Hume Highway, in addition to being only minutes away from Westfield Liverpool and its retail and dining offerings.

Comprising 101 apartments spread across nine floors, this stylish mid-rise features a contemporary facade that comprises a regimented composition of geometry and forms, neutral tones of white and grey, and flourishes of timber which provides warmth.

Apartments are available in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, all of which have been designed to transition seamlessly from interior to exterior with full height windows to maximise natural light and outlook.

With tiled floors throughout for easy maintenance, kitchens feature stone benchtops, glass splashbacks, as well as a combination of timber veneer and 2pac joinery. Bathrooms boast mirrored wall cabinets, clear glass shower frames, and crisp white basins.

North Residences, Liverpool - 9-13 Goulburn Street, Liverpool

<ul>
	<li>Completed and ready to move in!</li>
	<li>Within walking distance of Hornsby.</li>
	<li>Spacious residences.</li>
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<ul><li>Completed and ready to move in!</li>
	<li>Within walking distance of Hornsby.</li>
	<li>Spacious residences.</li>
</ul>

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Oasis, Coogee - 88 Beach Street, Coogee

Serene, Randwick - 49 Hendy Avenue, Randwick

Nautilus, Congee - 11-15 Alexander Street, Coogee

Chatham, West Ryde - 2-6 Chatham Road, West Ryde

When the development team at Scion was offered the opportunity to acquire an apartment project in Lane Cove North that was half-built, they had to be sure they knew what they were getting in for.

It was the first time the developer, which has its own building arm, was taking over a building that had already commenced construction.

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Their minds were set at ease instantly when they were told the development had Latent Defects Insurance and had undergone the technical inspection service program by reputable industry experts since commencement. Sebastian Jabbour, Director of Operations at Scion, says it gave the team confidence to take on the project.

“Because we weren’t the developer who had brought on Latent Defects Insurance, we weren’t fully aware of all the benefits that came with LDI,” Jabbour says.

“It was remarkable how thorough the building inspections by the Technical Inspection Service were. It meant we had a third party ratifying the part of the build process we weren’t a part of - which was really the driver in us getting involved in the project.”

Scion is approaching completion of The Sterling, the first development in Lane Cove North with LDI. The 50 one, two and three-bedroom apartments which start from $750,000.

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Jabbour says he was also surprised as to how much impact it had on buyers, a sentiment echoed by Mark Bernberg, Ray White Projects Western Sydney Managing Director.

“We’ve got purchases who are literally buying because of LDI,” Bernberg says.

Scion’s experience with Latent Defects Insurance has seen them take it out on their upcoming new development, Chatham West Ryde, which will also be the first new apartment project in West Ryde with LDI.

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Sebastian Jabbour says he was also surprised as to how much impact it had on buyers, a sentiment echoed by Mark Bernberg, Ray White Projects Western Sydney Managing Director.

Joel Robinson

Sterling success: How LDI boosted confidence for Scion and its buyers in Lane Cove North

With interest rate cuts on the horizon, certain Sydney suburbs are poised for the strongest gains in property values.

Research by property data analytics firm, CoreLogic, shows that higher-priced markets, particularly those with a high concentration of investors, tend to be the most responsive to cash rate reductions.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/chatswood-nsw-2067">Chatswood</a> and <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/lane-cove-nsw-2066">Lane Cove</a> are projected to see a significant uplift of over 16 per cent if the RBA cuts the official cash rate by one percentage point (or four 25 basis point cuts).

The forecasted price growth bodes for those soon to settle at Sterling in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Lane Cove North</a> by builder-developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/scion">Scion</a>.

Approaching completion, <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/sterling-lane-cove-north-2-merinda-street-lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Sterling</a> comprises just 50 one, two and three-bedroom apartments set amid nature but within close proximity to key commercial retail hubs like Chatswood and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/macquarie-park-nsw-2113">Macquarie Park</a>.

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In Chatswood, another suburb that is benefitting from the extended Sydney Metro, Melbourne-based developer Goldfields is into construction at <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-bryson-of-chatswood-871-877-pacific-highway-chatswood">The Bryson</a>, one of the first developments approved under the new&nbsp;Chatswood&nbsp;CBD Planning and Urban Design Strategy.

The 70 one, two and three-bedroom apartments spread across a 26-level Make Architects-designed building just 550 metres from the Chatswood Metro Station.

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The Eastern Suburbs, one of Sydney’s most prestigious residential areas, is expected to see strong growth of nearly 13 per cent if rates drop by one per cent.

Builder-developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/toga-group">TOGA</a> is well placed in Sydney's east with their recently completed <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/buildings/surry-hills-village-redfern-6-14-baptist-street-redfern-nsw-2016">Surry Hills Village</a>, their landmark mixed-use development they recently completed.

There are just a handful of apartments and townhouses left in the building at the end of Crown Street. Surry Hills Village also is home to Wunderlich Lane, the newest go-to hospitality precinct in Sydney.

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Just up Cleveland Street on Anzac Parade, TOGA is developing <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-kensington-147-151-anzac-parade-kensington">The Kensington</a>, strategically located not only opposite a light rail stop giving future residents easy access into the city, but a short walk to the burgeoninig Randwick health precinct, as well as the main campus for UNSW.

TOGA says The Kensington, 142 one, two and three-bedroom apartments above a retail strip, is one of the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/among-the-most-well-connected-apartment-developments-toga-has-produced-inside-the-kensington">most connected developments they've ever produced</a>.

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Beyond Sydney’s premium inner suburbs, areas outside of Sydney are also expected to boom from rate cuts.

CoreLogic says units in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/dural-nsw-2158">Dural</a>&nbsp;to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/wisemans-ferry-nsw-2775">Wisemans Ferry</a>&nbsp;will be the best performing, with increases of up to 18 per cent, while&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/campbelltown-nsw-2560">Campbelltown</a>&nbsp;units could rise by 16 per cent.

"Certain markets will see a bigger boost from rate reductions than others, and it may be because of market characteristics like price point, location and investor interest," CoreLogic's Head of Research, Eliza Owen, says.

"CoreLogic estimates based on previous periods of rate reductions that national dwelling values would increase an average of 6.1 per cent for each one percentage point decline in the cash rate.

"Relatively expensive markets have historically shown stronger responses to reduced cash rate settings. A reduction in the cash rate could spur a recovery trend in the high end of the Sydney and Melbourne housing market, which tend to be the bellwether for broader market recoveries in those cities."

A reduction in the cash rate could spur a recovery trend in the high end of the Sydney and Melbourne housing market, which tend to be the bellwether for broader market recoveries in those cities

The Sydney suburbs that will see the biggest uplift in apartment values after interest rate cuts

In this article, we explore where, what, and who is driving the most exciting new developments coming to Sydney in 2025.

Sydney's top new apartment developments launching in 2025

Developer <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/scion">Scion</a> and Ray White Wider Sydney welcomed prospective buyers to the VIP launch of Sterling, the new apartment development set to transform a quiet pocket in Lane Cove North.

A mix of local first home buyers, rightsizers and downsizers attended the event on site at 2 Merinda Street, with the building nearly finished by Scion's in-house construction team.

With one, two and three-bedroom apartments on offer, and prices starting from $750,000, Sterling has proved popular with the majority of buyer types.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/sterling-lane-cove-north-2-merinda-street-lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Sterling</a> is one of very few new developments in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Lane Cove North</a>. It comprises 50 apartments, just six apartments per floor, ensuring the development is in keeping with the privacy its location expects.

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Sterling is also the first development in the area to be protected with Resilience Insurance's Latent Defects Insurance, a first resort insurance policy that covers apartment buildings for structural defects for 10 years post-completion.

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Kitchens are equipped with integrated Miele ovens and cooktops and dishwashers by Fisher &amp; Paykel. The bathrooms feature rainfall showers and high-end fixtures and fittings.

All inclusions and designs go back to the project name, Sterling, reflective of the quality Scion is instilling across the whole of the development.

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Open plan kitchen, living and dining spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural light and offer views of the leafy surrounds and back to the Sydney CBD.

All apartments open onto either a garden courtyard, a balcony, or, for the upper-level apartments, expansive terraces that capture the best views.

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The development also offers communal amenities, including a rooftop entertaining area equipped with barbecue facilities — reinforcing the project’s focus on creating a lifestyle centred around both community and comfort.

Sterling’s location on Merinda Street places it in the heart of nature without sacrificing accessibility to urban amenities.

Residents will be positioned near Stringybark Creek and the endangered Blue Gum High Forest while benefiting from proximity to key hubs like Chatswood and Macquarie Park.

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Essential services and lifestyle destinations such as The Canopy community hub and major shopping centres are just a short drive away.&nbsp;

Scion has a solid reputation as a premium builder-developer across Sydney, with a string of projects completed and several in the pipeline.

Sterling will complete in early 2025, with buyers moving in shortly after.

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Sterling’s location on Merinda Street places it in the heart of nature without sacrificing accessibility to urban amenities

Scion launches Sterling apartments in Lane Cove

After 21 months of gains, the Sydney housing market has finally recorded a drop in values.

CoreLogic's Monthly Index showed home values, both units and apartments, declined in October, the first time since January 2023.

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While units have been outperforming houses in recent months, October is the first time both were in the red.

Sydney's last decline saw the market contract -12.4 per cent between February 2022 and January 2023.

Weaker conditions have been led by the most expensive areas of the market, with a -0.6 per cent fall in upper quartile house values over the month and a -1.1 per cent drop over the past three months.

In comparison, Sydney’s lower quartile house and unit values both recorded a half a percent rise in values in 
October.

CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless notes that the stronger performance across the more affordable end of the market is a consistent theme across the capital cities.

“A combination of less borrowing capacity and broader affordability challenges, as well as a higher-than-average share of investors and first home buyers in the market is the most likely explanation for stronger conditions across the lower value cohorts of the market.

“The past three months has seen the lowest quartile either record a higher growth rate or smaller decline relative to the upper quartile or broad middle of the market across every capital city except Canberra.”

<h2>What happened in the Sydney off the plan apartment market in October?</h2>

While the established market continued to grapple with affordability challenges and an increase in supply, it wasn't the case in the off the plan apartment space.

October saw several developers quickly able to move forward on delivering their projects given successful starts to their sales campaign.

There are no projects more successful than those in the booming Northern Beaches Metro corridor at the moment.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/twt-property-group" target="">TWT Property Group</a> held what they called a "Ground Building Ceremony" in October at the recently launched first stage of their Crows Nest masterplanned precinct, The Collective.

The Ground Building Ceremony signalled the&nbsp;completion of the basement concrete pour and commencement of vertical construction.

Over $30 million worth of sales were secured&nbsp;at the first release of apartments, with the majority of purchasers coming from the local area.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/project-marketer/belle-property">Belle Property</a>&nbsp;International's Murray Wood said younger couples and downsizer owner-occupiers were among the first buyers in the building of 93 apartments.

"The enthusiasm we’ve seen on day one confirms that there’s a real appetite for boutique-style residences in this area," Wood said.

"Buyers are very keen to secure a foothold in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a>, especially given the new Metro station's convenience. The market is showing resilience, and these sales reflect strong confidence in premium, well-connected developments like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/the-collective-crows-nest-23-35-atchison-st-crows-nest">The Collective</a>."

Construction of the building is moving ahead of schedule. It is slated for completion in late 2026.

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There has been an equally strong resposne to <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/elevate-hume-place-crows-nest-25-hume-street-crows-nest-nsw-2065">Elevate Hume Place</a>, the over-station development above the new <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/crows-nest-nsw-2065">Crows Nest</a> Metro.

The joint venture between Third.i and Phoenix Property Investors saw over 6000 people enquire on the 130 one, two and three-bedroom apartments in a building designed by the internationally acclaimed architecture firm Woods Bagot.

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The apartments are split into three categories; The Urban Residences, Panoramic Residences, and Skyhomes.

The Urban Residences are made up of 76 one and two-bedroom apartments. They start on level seven and each feature a balcony or winter garden providing an extended alfresco living space.&nbsp;

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The Panoramic Residences offer one, two and three-bedroom apartments, higher up the building to offer extensive views stretching from the heads, across the Harbour, and to the city skyline.&nbsp;

There are only 11 apartments in the Skyhomes collection, including a number of three-level penthouses that have their own rooftop terrace with a pool and outdoor kitchen. Each of the Skyhomes has three bedrooms, except for one oversized two-bed.

Third.i is offering prospective buyers to buy an apartment at Elevate Hume Place <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/third-i-offer-10k-deposits-at-elevate-hume-place-apartments-above-crows-nest-metro">with just a $10k deposit</a>.

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Set to ride the wave of demand in the area is Sterling, the first new development launched in Lane Cove for several years.

<a href="/new-apartments/sterling-lane-cove-north-2-merinda-street-lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Sterling</a>, located in the quiet northern end of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/lane-cove-nsw-2066">Lane Cove</a>, comprises&nbsp;features 50 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, catering for a wide variety of buyers and just six apartments per floor.

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Ray White Projects Wider Sydney Managing Director, Mark Bernberg, says everything about the project is intrinsically tied to what sterling is all about.

"Everything has been considered to be of sterling quality," Bernberg says.

"The fixtures and finishes are another level up from what has come before in this quiet pocket of&nbsp;<a href="/developments/lane-cove-nsw-2066">Lane Cove</a>, and every apartment, be it for the first home buyer, rightsizer, or downsizer, has the same sterling design approach."

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As part of its commitment to delivering quality, Scion has taken out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">10-year Latent Defects Insurance</a>&nbsp;offered by Resilience Insurance. The insurance, often known as LDI covers structural defects of the building for up to 10 years post-completion. Sterling is the only development in&nbsp;<a href="/developments/lane-cove-nsw-2066">Lane Cove</a>&nbsp;to have the insurance.

Scion Group is well advanced in construction of Sterling. The building itself is expected to complete later this year, with the internal fitout seeing residents move in some time in Q1 2025.

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In October, three of Sydney's biggest developers reveal plans that will contribute nearly 1,000 dwellings to the undersupplied Sydney apartment market, filing for&nbsp; apartment supply across Sydney&nbsp; is more supply coming from Sydney's biggest developers.

Meriton <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/meriton-plots-next-stage-of-zetland-precinct">submitted plans for two towers in Zetland</a>, Level 33 proposed a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-exclusive-level-33-reveal-500-million-win-grand-wollongong-development">$500 development in Wollongong</a>, and ALAND took over the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/nsw/first-look-exclusive-aland-take-over-second-toplace-site-plot-two-30-level-apartment-towers">Parramatta site</a> from collapsed developer Top Place.

While the established market continued to grapple with affordability challenges and an increase in supply, it wasn't the case in the off the plan apartment space.

City Beat November 2024: Sydney property market contracts for first time since January 2023, but off the plan demand continues to rise

The word sterling has many connotations. It is often used when something is of top quality, prestige, and timelessness.

It is sterling that inspired the newest development in Lane Cove, in Sydney's booming Lower North Shore region.

Located in the quiet northern end of Lane Cove, <a href="/new-apartments/sterling-lane-cove-north-2-merinda-street-lane-cove-north-nsw-2066">Sterling</a>&nbsp;features 50 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, catering for a wide variety of buyers and just six apartments per floor.

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Ray White Projects Wider Sydney Managing Director, Mark Bernberg, says everything about the project is intrinsically tied to what sterling is all about.

"Everything has been considered to be of sterling quality," Bernberg says.

"The fixtures and finishes are another level up from what has come before in this quiet pocket of Lane Cove, and every apartment, be it for the first home buyer, rightsizer, or downsizer, has the same sterling design approach."

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Each kitchen in Sterling is fitted with Miele ovens and cooktops and Fisher &amp; Paykel dishwashers.

Future residents will have access to a rooftop entertaining area with extensive panoramic views, over the leafy surroundings and back to the Sydney CBD.

The location of Sterling is expected to draw those seeking both nature and convenience. It is ideally located on Merinda Street, which will place residents between Stringybark Creek,&nbsp;Lane Cove's only area of endangered Blue Gum High Forest, and the well-connected&nbsp;Mowbray Road West and Epping Road.&nbsp;

It's only two kilometres from The Canopy, the heart of the Lane Cove community that has a plaza with extensive retail and hospitality venues centred around a village green-like lawn that regularly hosts live music acts.

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Sterling is being delivered by builder developer Scion Group, who has a strong reputation of delivering quality across Sydney's North Shore.

As part of its commitment to delivering quality, Scion has taken out the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/what-is-latent-defects-insurance-and-is-it-bringing-confidence-to-the-off-the-plan-apartment-market">10-year Latent Defects Insurance</a> offered by Resilience Insurance. The insurance, often known as LDI covers structural defects of the building for up to 10 years post-completion. Sterling is the only development in Lane Cove to have the insurance.

Scion Group is well advanced in construction of Sterling. The building itself is expected to complete later this year, with the internal fitout seeing residents move in some time in Q1 2025.

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