Nine of Brisbane's hottest new off-the-plan apartment developments
Realestate.com.au
13 August, 2024
Sonia Taylor
Our cities are changing. We are experiencing one of the biggest shake-ups to Australia’s housing landscape since the 1970s, with promising new developments underway across the country in a bid to ease the nation’s ongoing housing shortage.
Many developers with longstanding records of success are offering Australians high-quality, customised dwellings that are challenging preconceived notions of ‘off-the-plan’ living. It's a necessary step in reaching the National Housing Accord target of building 1.2 million well-located homes over the next five years.
“Encouraging more apartment development is absolutely critical in reaching the government’s housing target,” explained PropTrack economist, Anne Flaherty.
“From a buyer’s perspective, there’s a lot of reason to be optimistic about the future performance of apartments. We know that the population is growing rapidly, we know that apartments have seen a sharp slowdown in development activity, so that would suggest that we might see the apartment market outperform over the next decade.”
It’s currently tough for new construction, with ABS data showing building approvals are at decade lows. However, there's buzz around projects from proven developers with vision – those who submit plans that will positively impact the way Australians live and connect.
Brisbane and its subtropical cosmopolitan lifestyle is leading the charge with some of the country’s most exciting new apartments in the pipeline – including Australia’s greenest building.
These builds will have standout features including architectural flair, luxury lifestyle amenities, integrated services to create village-style communities, biophilic and sustainable design, parklands, stunning landscaping and more.
“It’s all about doing your homework – there are a lot of beautiful, premium apartments,” said Ms Flaherty.
Here are nine of Brisbane’s best new off-the-plan apartment developments.
1. Arc Residences, Toowong
Set on the banks of the Brisbane River, the striking Arc Residences from boutique developer Spyre commands 180-degree views from St Lucia to South Brisbane.
True to its name, the architecture of the Arc exterior features a stunning undercroft, organic curvature and undulating shapes. Designed by the award-winning Bureau Proberts, the interiors of the 27 oversized three- and four-bedroom apartments are kitted out in serene neutral tones with premium fixtures and finishes including marble, bronze tap-ware and fluted joinery.
There is private lift access to each apartment, with every residence enjoying uninterrupted views, multiple living areas, dedicated study/office zones, fully ensuite bedrooms and considered design to maximise light and air flow, including generous outdoor spaces. Of course, there is an exclusive rooftop residential amenity with never-to-be-built-out views. Currently more than 70% sold, construction by GRAYA is due to complete in 2026.
