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The Melbourne developer Forte Group are expecting first home and entry level buyers at their latest Thomastown development Nexus Apartments.

The $36 million project at 240 High Street Thomastown, north of Melbourne, will comprise 74 apartments across its two boutique five-level buildings in the heart of the town. They will be the town's biggest residential development.

Forte Group director William Tan says the development will be more geared towards first home buyers and entry level buyers that are priced out of suburban homes.

"This will be one of the finest buildings in Thomastown and with close proximity to the train station, shops and local schools, this building will set the benchmark for apartment living in this area," Mr Tan said.

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Prices start from $349,000 for one bedroom apartments, $449,000 for two beds and $539,000 for three bedroom apartments.

The collaboration between Melbourne architecture firm Hachem and Cornetta Partners saw the duo consider the location of Nexus in its design, with the Thomastown's 1880's train station located across the road.

The two five level buildings curve past each other, replicating a train bending around a track. The large carriage-shaped windows feature in the living spaces, while the ground level facade, where there will be six retail spaces, references two trains sliding past each other.

Construction is expected to begin in June with completion slated for the end of 2022.

<h2>VIC properties now selling:</h2>

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The $36 million project at 240 High Street Thomastown, north of Melbourne, will comprise 74 apartments across its two boutique five-level buildings in the heart of the town.


Joel Robinson

Why Forte Group's Thomastown apartment development Nexus will be a hit for first home and entry level buyers

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Lend Lease’s timber Docklands development Forté has topped out after just 16 weeks, making it the tallest timber residential building in the world.
Construction started in the first week of June, with levels rapidly added.
Windows and insulation are now being installed. Construction of the building is expected to be completed in mid-October.
The building is constructed from cross-laminated timber, which Lend Lease say has a structural strength similar to concrete and steel.
“Concrete and steel buildings are carbon intensive but timber, as well as being renewable, has the advantage of storing carbon. Timbers used are also sourced from certified sustainably managed forests,” says Lend Lease’s Murray Coleman.
“With the structure being built entirely from CLT, Forté will reduce CO2 equivalent emissions by more than 1,400 tonnes when compared to concrete and steel – the equivalent of removing 345 cars from our roads.”
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There will be 23 apartments in the 32-metre, 10-storey building, priced from $430,000 to $795,000.
Construction of the building is meant to quieter, more efficient, faster and safer than construction with more traditional materials.
Property Observer visited the site, where work continued despite strong winds.
Lend Lease has started marketing for the campaign but is still in the registration of interest stage.
 
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Forté's progress as of June 8
 
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Forté's progress as of June 29
 
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Forté's progress as of July 13
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Forté's progress as of August 20
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Forté's progress as of September 7
 
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