<ul><li>Spaces dedicated to lush parks and landscaping.</li>
	<li>Opulent amenities and communal spaces.</li>
	<li>Architecturally designed buildings angled for maximum light filled interiors.</li>
</ul>Setting foot in the eclectic suburb of Oakleigh is newcomer Oros. With developer Viapac Australia and esteemed architect Rothelowman responsible for the design, this collection of buildings delivers a new precedent in contemporary living to Warrigal Road, Oakleigh.

Comprising 348 residences spread across three buildings of four, seven, and 8 levels, Oros is defined by a series of distinctly modern facades. From the glistening vertical fenestrations that wrap the streetwall to the pristine white cladding that encases the community plaza, each element of the facade design embraces new heights of luxury and sophistication.

Step inside one of these buildings and feel like you’re setting foot in a five-star hotel. Residents will enjoy a variety of deluxe services, including a concierge who can assist you with receiving food or shopping deliveries and planning special events. Private chauffeurs can also be booked to drive you home safely, another amenity that will have you feeling like you live in the lap of luxury.

The opulence doesn’t end there!

<h2>OROS AMENITIES INCLUDE:</h2>

<ul><li>A yoga studio</li>
	<li>A bocce field</li>
	<li>Gymnasium</li>
	<li>A heated swimming pool</li>
	<li>State of the art cinema, private lounges and dining spaces</li>
	<li>BBQ facilities</li>
	<li>A verdant rooftop garden</li>
</ul>Ground floor retail and cafes add to the extensive public amenity the building offers connecting the community vibe to the local Chadstone Shopping Centre only a stone’s throw away with over 600 luxurious stores and 80 high end fashion houses. Oros’ proximity to the fashion capital and the CBD accommodates the desire to offer substantial hotel facilities for residents including concierge, chauffeur and personal shopping.

Enjoy the greenery of the Brickmakers Park and the Oakleigh Recreation Centre in walking distance with the building designed to effortlessly connect with its surroundings through overhanging balcony plants, vertical greenery and communal gardens.

Every apartment in the building comes with voice activated lighting and curtain technology, automated home theatre, smart climate control and advanced home security.

Housing a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments and townhouses, Oros showcases well-appointed interiors that fuse the best of form and function. Boasting an indulgent blend of textural materials, the kitchens feature a pull-out pantry, high-quality fixtures, and premium European appliances.

The luxurious materials and convenient solutions forming the modern homes of Oros bring a quality to residents with a methodically crafted kitchen and open living plan with spacious and stylish balconies providing a seamless connection to all the benefits of indoor/outdoor living with beautiful breezes and breathtaking views overlooking surrounding parklands. Homely undertones are found in the bedroom’s dark carpeting, while the bathroom and living areas echo the kitchen’s friendly yet unceasingly modern colouring.

Apartments are complete, ready to move in!

Oros - 807-811 Warrigal Road, Oakleigh

<ul><li>Light filled and spacious apartments with uninterrupted city views.</li>
	<li>Closeness to transport, Preston Market and surrounding parklands.</li>
	<li>Walking distance to schools and the cultural dining options of High Street.</li>
</ul><h2>Welcome to the Northern Suburb's latest hot-spot</h2>

Step into a stunning urban village that delivers everything you need at your doorstep: 8 Clinch Avenue. Osanrae Developments has teamed up with Peter Brown Architects to bring you a true sense of community in the form of this sophisticated mid-rise building.

Comprising 134 apartments spread across two buildings of five and eight floors respectively, the building’s facade is rich in texture and tone. Drawing from a broad range of palettes in white, brown, and dark grey tones, the exterior incorporates a variety of visual features.

<h2>Placed in Preston's village community with your own cafe and gym</h2>

This village community boasts its own cafe and gymnasium, along with two separate rooftop terraces where you can take in the exquisite views. Residents are also afforded a spacious, sun-drenched village square where they can mingle amidst lush gardens with intimate seating corners. 

<h2>Capacious open-plan designs for total</h2>

Offering one and two-bedroom configurations, these apartments feature spacious open-plan layouts, timber flooring throughout, and roller blinds on the windows. Kitchens are graced with European appliances, a double sink, 2pac joinery, high-quality stone benchtops, and glass splashbacks. Residents gain peace of mind knowing that their cars are safe in the secure car parking in the basement, and their belongings are protected in allocated storage units.

8 Clinch Avenue, Preston

Holmes Hill Apartments - 70 Batesford Road, Chadstone

The Burgin Residence - 260-274 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

Positioned only 9km from the Melbourne CBD and ready to move in, Vanguard offers a limited selection of exclusively designed 1, 2 &amp; 3-bedroom residences.

Each residence is a model of metropolitan refinement boasting inspired attention to detail and beautifully incorporated living spaces. Including Miele and stone appointed kitchens designed by internationally-acclaimed Australian chef Shannon Bennett (Vue Du Monde), timber floors, double sized bedrooms, private balconies and sweeping city and district views are just some of the features of Vanguard. With public transport at your doorstep and surrounded by cafes, attractions and amenities - this is a rare opportunity to secure a home in one of Melbourne’s premium suburbs.

Vanguard - 781-807 Dandenong Road, Malvern East

Flagstaff Green - 15-31 Batman Street, West Melbourne

Solstice Apartments - 138 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East

Casabella - 10 Clinch Ave, Preston

C3 Apartments - 300 Victoria St, Brunswick

<ul><li>Outstanding amenities.</li>
	<li>Enviable location.</li>
	<li>Spacious and well designed residences.</li>
</ul>Reflections is a unique opportunity to own a lifestyle in the heart of the highly sought after suburb of North Melbourne. At its core, Reflections is about quality, whether that be in the residences themselves, or in the quality of life they offer. Externally the architecture of the building is smooth and sleek, but with an element of playfulness, that is both endearing and unique.

The curves that combine to shape each balcony frame the outlook to neighbouring Gardiner Reserve, while also creating an individual sense of place for each residence as no two shapes are the same. However, it is the spectacular reflective nature of the building's exterior that really sets it apart from all others. The mirrored surface captures the surrounding landscape and reflects it back on the world, creating a façade that moves with the rhythm of the seasons.

The moment you arrive at Reflections, a sophisticated tone is set. The impressive lobby is designed to be minimal, yet still feels inviting. Reflective panels line the high ceiling, echoing the architectural shapes of the façade, while an undulating wall of timber draws you into the space, leading you toward the elevators at the rear of the space. Available 6 days per week, the concierge service will further enhance the convenience and luxurious nature of life at Reflections.

The range of services that the concierge will offer is comprehensive, ranging from receiving deliveries, organising transport, restaurant reservations and event tickets to co-ordinating housekeeping, dry cleaning and valet parking services if required. It’s about peace of mind and the freedom that comes with knowing everything is taken care of.

Reflections will also offer an app for all purchasers to download. This app will keep owners informed of all progress during the construction process and eventually evolve into an owners corporation management tool once the building is complete. Access important information whenever and wherever you require. It's just another way that Reflections will enhance everyday life.

As the building steps back on level 4, it reveals an expansive residents' garden that gazes out across the treetops to the CBD skyline. Artfully composed by the renowned Jack Merlo Design, the garden features large expanses of grassed space, lush garden beds, covered dining areas and large, circular bench seats, ideal for gathering with friends and basking in the sunset.

The suburb of North Melbourne resides just on the edge of the CBD, ideally placed to take advantage of both the iconic destinations and local secrets, that make the city of Melbourne so special

Reflections - 104-112 Haines Street, North Melbourne

<ul><li>We love the incorporated office space and ground floor cafe and retail components.</li>
	<li>The uninterrupted views of the city and parklands.</li>
	<li>Spacious open plan living spaces.</li>
</ul>Soon to be welcomed into the Carnegie neighbourhood is newcomer 1060 Dandenong Road. Brought to you by Fortune Property Group, MRCB Land, and Peddle Thorp Architects, this mid-rise is poised to deliver a convenient lifestyle right to your doorstep.

<h2>Retail and eatery options just downstairs</h2>

The building’s facade makes a strong impression on the streetscape, characterized by curved glass balconies and a colour palette of whites and soft greys. The residential structure will sit on top of a podium that hosts retail shops and cafes, perfect for snapping up your morning coffee before work or a bite to eat on your way home.

<h2>Spacious open living with balcony views</h2>

When it’s time to relax, head up to the luxurious rooftop garden and enjoy barbecue facilities, dining tables, landscaped lawns, and lounges. Abundant in trees and foliage, the rooftop garden is the perfect space to entertain against a backdrop of stunning views. 

Offering 96 one, two and three bedroom apartments with secure basement parking, interiors are brimming with exquisite detail, from the natural timber flooring to the floor-to-ceiling windows and feature lighting. 
You’ll be amazed by the spacious open plan living areas which flow seamlessly to a generous outdoor balcony, large enough for you to host friends and family. Be prepared to cook up a storm in style: the kitchen is meticulously crafted with stone benchtops, an island bench, and top-quality integrated appliances. 
Bathrooms feature modern fixtures and fittings and cleverly integrated storage that complement the architecture. 
The large and spacious office will be a new corporate destination in one of Melbourne’s fastest developing suburbs where future-focused businesses are growing every day. 
1060 Carnegie promises amenities that will attract quality employees and deliver the ultimate business address.

<h2>A walk to boutiques, second-hand stores, and the modern Carnegie Library</h2>

Carnegie sits in the south-east of Melbourne with a strong community heart on Koornang Road comprising of diverse restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques, second hand stores and community facilities such as the spacious and modern Carnegie Library. 
Be within five minutes from Australia’s shopping capital, Chadstone Shopping Centre with over 600 retailers including cafes, upscale restaurants and over 80 luxury high end fashion houses. 
Chadstone boasts a large entertainment precinct made up of cinemas, game centres and a newly built office tower and hotel. Reap the benefits of the area’s economic growth by being at the centre of greatness. Construction is almost complete with an expected opening in early 2020. Almost 50% of the population in Carnegie are renters. The median weekly rental price on an apartment is $418, and rental return is 4.08%, making this area ideal for investors.

1060 Carnegie - 1056-1060 Dandenong Road, Carnegie

<ul><li>Light filled apartments and large terraces.</li>
	<li>Garden areas for quiet reflection.</li>
	<li>Proximity to Essendon's vibrant retail and cafe hub.</li>
</ul>Meticulously created by Revel Development and Plus Architecture, this mid-rise provides a modern, connected lifestyle in an enviable location. Comprised of 94, completed residences spread across nine floors, Linc boasts a facade rich in brickwork on the lower levels fused with bold modern lines and glistening expanses of glazing to deliver a collection of apartments that borrows elements from the evolving environment.

Linc leaves you feeling spoiled for choice with three separate and stunning garden areas designed by Jack Merlo, providing a perfect outdoor environment in which to gather family and friends. Sit around the teppanyaki grill and cook up a storm on the rooftop garden or relax in one of the many seating pods while taking in breathtaking city views. Better still, take some time out for yourself in the courtyard garden on level one to read a good book or just relax in the natural environment.

Step inside your apartment and prepare to be impressed by the open plan layout that maximizes space and the floor-to-ceiling windows that filter in an abundance of natural light. 

High-quality fixtures and fittings further enhance the careful attention to detail that has informed Linc’s design. Kitchens will inspire your inner chef thanks to features like the premium Bosch appliances, chrome tapware, porcelain tiles, and silver mirror splashbacks. While timber floorboards will flow throughout the living and dining areas, large porcelain tiles will feature in the bathroom, which also boasts premium details like the semi-recessed basin and concealed cistern toilet suite.

Located in the leafy suburb of Essendon, LINC is merely 15 minutes from the CBD and is serviced by the Essendon Train Station and multiple tram networks. The affluent suburbs has a population of almost 25,000 people to which many live in houses that have retained the charm and livelihood of the early 1900’s.

Amidst the leafy, wide avenues are the boutiques, restaurants and quirky cafes and bars that line Mount Alexander Road in walking distance from LINC. Residents enjoy the many bike trails and paths connecting Queens Park, Buckley Park and Windy Hill in the vicinity and provide an incredibly walkable environment in Essendon.

In just a few minutes drive, the urban renewal precinct of Essendon Fields delivers large chain supermarkets, commercial headquarters and more green space cosying up to Essendon Airport with DFO Factory Outlets with over 80 retail brands, a food court and homemaker centre.

LINC - 19 Russell Street, Essendon

Edinburgh Village - 7-15 Reid Street, Fitzroy

Imperium Hotel - 18 Moray Street, Southbank

The ongoing surge in home financing and purchasing as well as the rebound in home prices is being driven by a combination of record low mortgage rates, home buyer incentives and economic recovery.

This trend has been lead by the enormous surge in first home buyer lending which soared to record highs due primarily to incentives like the HomeBuilder Grant and other FHB stimuli like stamp duty discounts.

However investors have clearly now joined the stampede of buyers rushing housing markets, seeing an uptick in market share over February and March.

Check out what first home buyer&#39;s have been keeping an eye on in Q1, here are Urban&rsquo;s most popular FHB properties:

1. Ryrie Home, Geelong 
Address: 44 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220 
Two-bedroom apartments from $699,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=5559]

Ryrie Homes has been Urban&#39;s most popular investor project for Q1 2021, with the demographic likely eyeing its huge potential to downsize later in life. Also Geelong&#39;s strong performance as one of the nation&#39;s most sought-after regional areas, a trend which has only been exacerbated due to COVID-19.

Geelong, one of Australia&rsquo;s fastest-growing regional cities by the water, also has an impressive vacancy rate of around 1.4 per cent across the region.

Delivered by Franz&eacute;, each Ryrie Home apartment has been cleverly designed by Architectus to deliver great amenity, comfort and abundant storage, with timber flooring, beautiful finishes and quality fixtures.

Each apartment enjoys panoramic bay views and alfresco dining for year-round holiday living.

With the foreshore, 500m north and the CBD, 500m east&mdash;as well as parks, theatres, galleries, caf&eacute;s and restaurants all within walking distance&mdash;Ryrie Home offers a level of culture and connection unmatched in Geelong.

Plus for investors looking for something on the more affordable side, one-bedroom apartments start at $375,000

2. Melbourne Square, Southbank 
93-119 Kavanagh Street, Southbank VIC 3006 
Two-bedroom apartments from $642,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2929]

OSK Property are the group behind the&nbsp;boutique collection of homes at Melbourne Square.

Featuring four distinct themes, it has been architecturally designed by Cox Architecture, with interiors by designer Sue Carr, creating flawless spaces which make the most of the spectacular city views on offer.

Each bedroom boasts a stunning view&nbsp;via floor-to-ceiling glazing, plus the master suites offer a unique panoramic city vista.

Set for completion in mid 2021, amenities include a full-line Woolworths and other shops as well as resort-style facilities including pools, sauna, spa, gymnasium and a yoga room.

3.&nbsp;Marshal Place, Williams Landing 
Address: 1 Griffiths Street, St Albans VIC 3021 
Four-bedroom townhomes from $569,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=29660]

Ideal for investors Cedar Woods&rsquo; Marshal Place is a collection of beautiful three and four-bedroom townhomes, located just 20-kilometres from the Melbourne CBD and surrounded by parklands.

The four-bedroom townhouses start from an affordable $569,000 boasting contemporary design, light-filled living rooms and an engineered stone benchtop.

Just five of the homes remain, which offer turn-key and hassle-free options and are backed with a 25-year structural guarantee.

The homes are located in close proximity to Williams Landing town centre, Altona Beach and countless educational facilities from early learning centres to university campuses.&nbsp;

4. Sky Garden, Glen Waverley 
Address: 227&nbsp;Springvale Road, Glen Waverley VIC 3150 
Two-bedroom apartments from $668,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=2881]

Sky Garden, the latest development by the diversified property group Golden Age, spans three towers across the new and improved The Glen shopping centre in Melbourne&#39;s Glen Waverley.

Famed architecture firm Rothelowman designed the three apartment buildings, soaring 12, 13 and 20 levels and homing 555 one, two and three-bedroom apartments,

The apartment development is part of the $430 million Glen redevelopment which completed construction in December 2020.

Sky Garden features over 4,000 square metres of internal and external facilities with one of the most impressive features unsurprisingly being the garden in the sky.

5. Liberty One, Footscray 
Address: 1 Warde Street, Footscray VIC 3011 
Two-bedroom apartments from $630,000

[smartcode_project:default project_id=709]

Liberty One, a Footscray development by Bensons Property Group, features 350 one and two-bedroom apartments from an affordable $396,000.

Designed by CHT Architects, the functional design boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, open-plan living space and private balconies, as well as amenities including a residents&rsquo; lounge, gym and outdoor cinema.

The development offers upgraded specifications with a host of &lsquo;smart home&rsquo; technology making every-day tasks seamless and easily controlled via your phone or tablet.&nbsp;

Plus premium oak floors, deluxe stone benchtop, gun-metal grey tap wear, high-end kitchen appliances add to the long list of quality inclusions.

Although the ongoing market surge has been primarily led by FHB's, investor interest has surged in February and March check out what they are interested in

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Urban's most popular VIC apartments for investors in Q1 2021

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Reflections is a unique opportunity to own a lifestyle in the heart of the highly sought after suburb of North Melbourne. At its core, Reflections is about quality, whether that be in the residences themselves, or in the quality of life they offer. Externally the architecture of the building is smooth and sleek, but with an element of playfulness, that is both endearing and unique.

The curves that combine to shape each balcony frame the outlook to neighbouring Gardiner Reserve, while also creating an individual sense of place for each residence as no two shapes are the same. However, it is the spectacular reflective nature of the building's exterior that really sets it apart from all others. The mirrored surface captures the surrounding landscape and reflects it back on the world, creating a façade that moves with the rhythm of the seasons.

The moment you arrive at Reflections, a sophisticated tone is set. The impressive lobby is designed to be minimal, yet still feels inviting. Reflective panels line the high ceiling, echoing the architectural shapes of the façade, while an undulating wall of timber draws you into the space, leading you toward the elevators at the rear of the space. Available 6 days per week, the concierge service will further enhance the convenience and luxurious nature of life at Reflections.

The suburb of North Melbourne resides just on the edge of the CBD, ideally placed to take advantage of both the iconic destinations and local secrets, that make the city of Melbourne so special.

Reflections are about quality, whether that be in the residences themselves, or in the quality of life they offer. Externally the architecture of the building is smooth and sleek, but with an element of playfulness, that is both endearing and unique. 
Available 6 days per week, the concierge service will further enhance the convenience and luxurious nature of life at Reflections.

The range of services that the concierge will offer is comprehensive, ranging from receiving deliveries, organising transport, restaurant reservations and event tickets to coordinating housekeeping, dry cleaning and valet parking services if required. It’s about peace of mind and the freedom that comes with knowing everything is taken care of.

Reflections will also offer an app for all purchasers to download. This app will keep owners informed of all progress during the construction process and eventually evolve into an owners corporation management tool once the building is complete. Access important information whenever and wherever you require. It's just another way that Reflections will enhance everyday life.

Urban's three favourite things about Reflections, North Melbourne:

<ul>
<li>Outstanding amenities.</li>
	<li>Enviable location.</li>
	<li>Spacious and well designed residences. 
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</ul>
As the building steps back on level 4, it reveals an expansive residents' garden that gazes out across the treetops to the CBD skyline. Artfully composed by the renowned Jack Merlo Design, the garden features large expanses of grassed space, lush garden beds, covered dining areas and large, circular bench seats, ideal for gathering with friends and basking in the sunset.

 
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Ideally placed to take advantage of the iconic destinations.

ABD Group

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