ICD Property has a penchant for grand-scale, mixed-use developments, with a focus in recent years in its native Melbourne, Adelaide, and most recently Sydney.

The latest play by the Matt Khoo-led developer is in Brisbane, its first foray into the Queensland market. They've picked up a prime&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/west-end-qld-4101">West End</a>&nbsp;site from R&amp;F Property, spending just under $50 million on the 1.68-hectare riverfront plot which cost R&amp;F $82.5 million in 2014.

Currently home to Riverside Corporate Park, the site, which borders Donkin and Buchanan Street, is currently occupied by&nbsp;three low-rise commercial buildings.&nbsp;

ICD has yet to reveal its own plans for the A-grade block of land, but previous approvals have been for seven buildings with around 1,000 apartments, a retail plaza, and a riverside walkway.

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ICD has already established a joint venture to work on the project, much like their upcoming Sydney CBD development, Sydney House. They're working with&nbsp;Singapore-listed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/first-sponsor">First Sponsor</a>&nbsp;on the redevelopment of&nbsp;the landmark City Tattersall building on Pitt Street in the Sydney CBD.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/builders/richard-crookes-constructions">Richard Crookes Constructions</a>&nbsp;has already started the build of the striking new tower that will emerge above the heritage-listed former club that will be restored and converted into heritage hospitality venues.

Sales are expected to commence soon for the 241 one, two and three-bedroom apartments that will be spread across a new 50-level tower.

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ICD is also working with the Adelaide City Council on Market Square, a $400 million mixed-use project with apartments, a hotel, offices, and a childcare centre, as well as a significant retail precinct and a park.

Completion for Market Square is slated for 2026.

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ICD's latest project joins the ranks as yet another planned for the Brisbane River, which is going under somewhat of a precinct boom.

Across the road from ICD's recently acquired site, Heidelberg Materials is <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/multi-tower-precinct-planned-for-south-brisbane-riverfront">proposing three 50-level towers</a> with 620 apartments, above&nbsp;a food and beverage plaza and a 5,400 sqm public park.

Queens Wharf, Brisbane's landmark riverside development, was recently completed, while <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/teneriffe-banks-17-27-skyring-terrace-teneriffe">Tenneriffe Banks</a> by Kokoda Property has been a hit with buyers since it launched to market.

ICD has yet to reveal its own plans for the A-grade block of land, but previous approvals have been for seven buildings with just around 1,000 apartments, retail spaces, and a riverside walkway.

Joel Robinson

Exclusive: ICD Property secures riverfront West End site for Brisbane's latest multi-tower precinct

National developer Frasers Property is putting family first at its latest masterplanned development, Bradmill.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/bradmill-yarraville-355-359-francis-street-yarraville-vic-3013">Bradmill</a> in Melbourne's <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/yarraville-vic-3013">Yarraville</a>, seven kilometres west of the CBD, brings a lower maintenance, family-friendly option to the suburb which is dominated by single detached houses.

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The first two stages at Bradmill, Pioneer and Monfort Townhomes, have been designed by renowned architecture firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/rothelowman">Rothelowman</a>. They have several different configurations, offering either three or four bedrooms across two or three levels.

The homes are designed for family living, with open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas flowing onto private gardens, courtyards, or balconies. Single or double garages also offer convenient access to the indoors.

Rothelowman has also put a focus on modern living, with many homes offering dedicated study areas to accommodate the growing work-from-home trend.

The living areas feature low-maintenance engineered oak timber flooring, while the bedrooms are fitted with 100 per cent wool loop pile carpets.

Buyers can choose from two distinct interior colour schemes, Chambray and Indigo, a light or a darker colour for the interiors.

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Like the majority of <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/frasers-property">Frasers Property</a> projects across the country as the company looks towards a more sustainable built environment, the homes are all-electric. They all come complete with solar PV systems, water-saving initiatives, and double-glazing throughout.

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Frasers Property doesn't build just homes, but communities.

The neighbourhood of Bradmill will be one of the most connected in Melbourne's inner west. Future Bradmill residents will have exclusive access to Bradmill Social, a hub for exercising, co-working, and group events.

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Linear Park will run through Bradmilll,&nbsp;connecting residents directly to the vast green spaces and sports grounds of adjacent McIvor Reserve, and a stroll to Bradmill Quarter’s 8,000 sqm retail precinct and the vibrant dining and community spaces of The Arbory.

The townhouses at Bradmill are currently&nbsp;under construction and will welcome residents toward the end of 2025.

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The homes are designed for family living, with open-plan kitchen, living and dining areas flowing onto private landscaped gardens.

Why families are flocking to townhouses in Bradmill Yarraville

Diversified national property developer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/time-place">Time &amp; Place</a>, has&nbsp;received development approval from the Victorian Planning Minister for a large-scale mixed-use development that will occupy one of the largest island sites on the Melbourne CBD periphery.

It will add another $500 million to the developer‘s portfolio once complete. &nbsp;

The Minister for Planning of Victoria, Sonya Kilkenny, announced the project’s planning approval in person at the <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/south-melbourne-vic-3205">South Melbourne</a> site.&nbsp;

The DFP pathway was introduced to fast-track the delivery of much-needed housing and has been a pivotal tool in enabling the approval of Time &amp; Place developments while also includes their <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/vic/first-look-time-place-and-woolworths-greenlit-for-glen-iris-mixed-use-precinct">$150m mixed-use Glen Iris development</a> in partnership with Woolworths Group which was approved in October 2024.&nbsp;

By providing reduced approval timeframes and greater project certainty, the DFP pathway has enabled Time &amp; Place to confidently advance projects that meet community needs in a timely and efficient manner, strengthening project viability.&nbsp;

Tim Price, Founder and Director of Time &amp; Place, says the&nbsp;accelerated approval process is "enabling us to better deliver thoughtfully designed places while supporting local economic growth and job creation."

"We commend the Minister and the Victorian Government for their leadership and commitment to facilitating impactful developments that benefit the community and economy."

After initially acquiring a single site at 11-17 Dorcas Street, Time &amp; Place has spent the past 18 months gradually acquiring four additional sites bordered by Dorcas and Wells Streets and Middleton Lane, taking the land holding to 2,398 sqm.

The development will feature 243 apartments and introduce a village-style look and feel that integrates dining options, amenities and a community activation that will link directly with South Melbourne. The project will comprise one, two, three and penthouse apartments, in addition to a diverse ground-floor retail offering.&nbsp;

Designed by the renowned <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/bates-smart">Bates Smart</a> studio, the distinctive project is designed to feature two sculptural towers connected via a central garden bridge. The towers are conceived as a pair of elegant forms that rest on a refined garden podium, celebrating the Parkside address and surrounding Domain precinct. &nbsp;

Price said acquiring the additional sites allows for the introduction of a superior design and place-making outcome for this corner of South Melbourne, reinforcing the developer’s conviction in the area and the city-fringe residential market.

"In this vibrant corner of South Melbourne, seamlessly connected to South Yarra and the Botanic Gardens and just 1.6 &nbsp;km from the CBD, we envision an innovative, amenity-rich village that fosters community engagement with the Domain Precinct. Our goal is to provide sophisticated yet attainable residential designs that complement the prestige of this remarkable location.

“After exploring the opportunities presented from a larger, amalgamated site, Time &amp; Place has been able to unlock further design and amenity opportunities, evolving our original idea for the site into a true urban precinct that feels incredibly authentic to our brand and values."

Sales will commence on the yet-to-be-named project later in 2025, with construction set to follow shortly after.

Time & Place greenlit for new $500m apartment development overlooking Melbourne’s Botanic Gardens

Queensland apartment developer Mosaic Property Group is intensifying its commitment to the Gold Coast’s apartment market, with three new projects valued at over $570 million.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mosaic-property-group">Mosaic</a> is poised to shortly launch <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/sophia-by-mosaic-1357-gold-coast-highway-palm-beach">Sophia by Mosaic</a> in <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/palm-beach-qld-4221">Palm Beach</a>—a $135 million direct beachfront&nbsp;development with 32 apartments across nine levels. The project marks Mosaic’s entry into Palm Beach following success in the fast-growing southern coastal markets of Bilinga and Kirra Beach.

In <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developments/burleigh-heads-qld-4220">Burleigh Heads</a>, Mosaic continues its successful trajectory, with a fifth site acquisition underway following the recent completions of Augusta by Mosaic and Florence by Mosaic. Plans are in place for a <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-mosaic-secure-another-gold-coast-apartment-development-site">$185 million ultra-luxury development on The Esplanade</a>.

Further expanding in Broadbeach, Mosaic has secured its third site and submitted a development application for a $250 million, 37-level tower on Mary Avenue, offering 59 expansive half and full-floor residences.

Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-mosaic-file-plans-for-fifth-broadbeach-apartment-development">First look exclusive: Mosaic file plans for fifth Broadbeach apartment development</a>

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Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan said the new acquisitions underscored Mosaic's confidence in the resilience of lifestyle-driven markets and the enduring demand for its design-led, functional, and beautifully finished residences.

"The strength of these markets has been exceptional since the pandemic,"&nbsp;Monahan said.

"We continue to experience robust demand from both interstate and local downsizers who are seeking luxury apartments that offer thoughtful design, functionality, and exceptional quality.

“With limited supply and rising construction costs, Mosaic is well-positioned to lead in this market which is becoming more discerning following many stalled projects as a result of many developers not being able to deliver much awaited supply. Our long-established in-house construction arm enables us to manage costs effectively and seize key opportunities.”

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Monahan said Sophia was shaping as an exceptional project for Palm Beach.

“Positioned on the dunes at the sought-after northern end of Palm Beach, Sophia occupies a premier beachfront site that we believe will be highly desirable. We already have a waitlist of Mosaic buyers from our existing database of previous and current owners, indicating another likely rapid sellout in this very unique location.”

Designed in collaboration with Bureau Proberts, Sophia&nbsp;will offer residents an array of five-star amenities, including a pool, spa, gym, and sauna.

“Sophia will provide a beautifully balanced lifestyle, merging iconic design with world-class amenities to cater to every resident's needs,” Monahan added.

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Mosaic boasts an extensive $1.4 billion portfolio on the Gold Coast with nine completed projects and an additional four currently under construction.

“We are very fortunate that our entire project portfolio is consistently near sell-out, reflecting robust and ongoing demand driven by the market’s attraction to our design-led developments.

"Buyers are drawn not only to Mosaic’s exceptional quality, prime locations, and thoughtful, resident- focused designs but also to the assurance that we deliver as promised. Our unbroken track record instils confidence, with buyers reassured that Mosaic consistently upholds its commitments.

“The trust we’ve built in our brand over many years which we will never take for granted, continues to fuel this strong demand, as clients recognise the lasting value inherent in every project. Our reputation for excellence, reliability, and&nbsp; integrity positions Mosaic as a preferred developer, making our homes some of the most highly sought-after on the market.”

Since 2012, Mosaic has completed more than 65 developments across South East Queensland, establishing itself as one of the region’s most reliable and recognised developers.

Mosaic Founder and Managing Director Brook Monahan said the new acquisitions underscored Mosaic's confidence in the resilience of lifestyle-driven markets

Mosaic set sights on Palm Beach, Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, for new $570m apartment pipeline

Prominent South East Queensland builder-developer McNab has commenced construction at its new Surfers Paradise apartment development, Elements.

<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/new-apartments/elements-budds-beach-21-oak-avenue-surfers-paradise-qld-4217">Elements</a> presents a rare opportunity to buy in the small pocket of Budds Beach, on the quieter, western side of Surfers Paradise towards the Nerang River, but still offering significant views east toward the coast.

The building, of just 87 two, three and four-bedroom apartments that start from just over $1 million, has been crafted by <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/architects/cottee-parker-architects">Cottee Parker</a> who says the design "pays&nbsp;homage to the sea and sky and responds to its unique midwater location with distinct simplicity and openness, bringing the waterways to its inhabitants."

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Behind the curved, glazed&nbsp;façade will sit a collection of apartments which will feature open plan kitchen, living and dining areas that will extend to balconies with views across the Gold Coast skyline, hinterland, and beach.

As the building ascends, the apartments get more premium, and give way to the two-bed and two-bed plus multi-purpose rooms to half-floor three-bedrooms and the Horizon Collection, just a handful of four-bedroom apartments each with a multi-purpose room, panoramic views, a master retreat with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite, and a built-in bar area with a custom stone finish.

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The original plans back in 2021 had the communal facilities located within the building, but, in a trend seen across the majority of Gold Coast projects in the last few years, McNab more recently had Cottee Parker relocate them to the roof.

Now a full rooftop retreat, it will feature an infinity-edge pool with beach club-style loungers which actually sit in the water, several day beds surrounding the pool, and a sauna, hot plunge pool, and a yoga deck.

There will also be a poolside barbecue and teppanyaki area, as well as a private formal dining room and a gym.&nbsp;

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Elements will sit in a quiet pocket of Surfers, only a six-minute walk to Budds Beach and eight minutes to Surfers Paradise Beach.

It has a strong case that viewlines, particularly from the upper levels, won't be built out, given the scale of the Paradise Resort Gold Coast hotel across the road, which is unlikely to ever be redeveloped.

McNab has demolished the old three-level walk-up and old timer home on the amalgamated 1,013 sqm site and is forecasting a completion date of around Q3 2027.

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<a href="https://www.urban.com.au/developers/mcnab-developments">McNab</a> as a builder has a diverse workbook across the whole of South East Queensland, from warehouse and offices to social housing projects.

As a developer, McNab recently completed White in Main Beach, selling all of apartments prior to completion and winning the 2024 Master Builders QLD Housing &amp; Construction Award, as well as Queensland’s Best Project in the $50m+ multi-residential category.

They also have several development sites in Brisbane, in West End and Highgate Hill, as well as <a href="https://www.urban.com.au/news/qld/first-look-exclusive-mcnab-shoots-for-full-floor-apartments-in-broadbeach">plans for a future Broadbeach project</a>.

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