Buyers at a new development in Taringa have an opportunity to secure a luxurious residence that blends the convenience of a terrace home with the space and privacy of a freestanding house.

Construction of Beatrice Residences is complete, attracting the interest of local and international buyers.

Developed by Sydney-based Creera Developments in Brisbane’s inner western corridor, it offers walkable access to a range of shopping, dining, transport, education, and other everyday services.

A twilight event was recently held at the Beatrice St site, which showcased the newly-completed display home, and allowed buyers to hear from the project’s architects and developers.

Creera Developments director Natasha Greenwood said the combination of architectural beauty, spacious living areas, thoughtful design and security made the homes appealing to a range of buyers.

“Beatrice Residences’ boutique collection of nine homes was designed for luxury-seekers chasing the perfect blend of modern living, exclusivity and convenience,” she said.

“With desirable extras such as private lifts, whole-floor master suites and outdoor kitchens, these Mediterranean-style homes provide a unique lifestyle opportunity in one of Brisbane’s most sought-after locations. Some terrace homes feature expansive four-car garages, offering buyers endless opportunities to accommodate multiple cars, a boat, or even transform some of the space into a home gym or workshop.

“The architectural design and high-end finishes used throughout each terrace home is second to none.

“From street level, the homes at Beatrice Residences offer an incredible ‘wow factor’ with stunning arches and timber detailing, which carry through to the interior of each unique home.”

Designed by Hal Architects, the project partners include builder Groove Properties and project marketing agency Position Property.

Position Property director Richard Lawrence said demand for high-end terrace homes in Brisbane had surged due to a shortage of supply, rising house prices, and evolving buyer demands.

“We’re seeing more buyers who want the space and comfort of a home but without the ongoing maintenance that comes with a traditional house,” he said.

“Downsizers are drawn to thoughtful contemporary terrace homes like the ones on offer at Beatrice Residences as they transition from larger, family homes, seeking out features like private lifts that enhance comfort and accessibility as they age.”

The three- and four-bedroom residences are framed by courtyards and balconies with the interior design of each terrace highlighted by contemporary finishes, high ceilings and open-plan living, with kitchens featuring Miele appliances and a walk-in butler’s pantry.

Selected terrace homes feature whole-floor main suites and dedicated family room levels with their own kitchenette, bathroom, and bedrooms, offering the same spaciousness as from freestanding houses, without the upkeep and maintenance.

Prices start at $2.34m.

BEATRICE RESIDENCES

Address: 88 Beatrice St, Taringa

Features: Nine three- or four-bedroom homes, contemporary finishes, high ceilings, open-plan living, and Miele appliances. Prices from $2.34m.

Display home: Saturday, 9.30-10.30am

Contact: Dan Lewis, 0422 921 478

More info: beatriceresidences.com.au

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Socceroos star and Sydney FC captain, Rhyan Grant, is shooting for a successful sale of his North Bondi home when is goes to auction on June 19.

The two-storey private garden apartment at 3/40 Military Rd, North Bondi is tucked away in a boutique block of just five units, 900m from Bondi Beach. It is expected to score around $1.65m, according to Dion Markovics of Ray White Double Bay.

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“It’s a lovely home that’s in a great position and is very private. They’ve not long ago had a baby, so they’re upsizing.”

Markovics, a soccer fan himself, has form marketing properties for the Socceroos. He sold a Bondi Beach investment property for former player, James Holland, last year for $1.285m. The agent said selling for sports players is a dream.

“You know what? I love it. It’s a match made in heaven!”

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Grant has 21 Socceroo caps to his name, and has clocked up more than appearances for the Sky Blues following his professional debut in 2008.

His ground floor North Bondi home features a stone and stainless steel kitchen, a contemporary bathroom, two bedrooms with ocean glimpses and bi-fold doors that open to a deck and landscaped gardens with easy-care astro turf, plus on-title parking.

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In keeping with the sporting theme, Markovics also recently sold former NRL star Dylan Napa’s two-bedroom Rose Bay apartment on William St in the “mid $1.3m range”.

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The Block judge Marty Fox has gone the full monty in Toorak, baring his backside in a cheeky Instagram post to help sell his own $13m designer digs.

The Whitefox founder and luxury property specialist used the stripped-back post to prove a point about the home’s complete privacy, and launched one of the most headline-grabbing listings in Toorak’s recent memory.

“You can walk out into the yard here and you are in the middle of the best urban postcode Australia has to offer,” the post read.

“Yet, not a single person can look at you if you decide to walk the entire property from front to back in the nude.”

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Now for sale with a $12m-$13m price guide, the renovated five-bedroom estate occupies more than 1400sq m across a merged double block between Toorak and Hawksburn villages.

Fox and his wife Charlotte purchased the home in 2021 and began renovating it before settlement under a licence to occupy.

The couple moved in the day before Charlotte gave birth to their third child, Bonnie.

Six months later, the pair bought the neighbouring property at the rear and joined the two blocks, creating one of the suburb’s most complete lifestyle estates — combining urban seclusion with resort-grade features.

Originally built in the 1890s, the home was reimagined under the direction of Castley McCrimmon Architects and built by DOME, with interior finishes hand-picked to reflect the couple’s timeless design philosophy.

Full-slab Italian marble has been used throughout, alongside Murano glass chandeliers, Venetian plaster walls, Perrin & Rowe tapware, chevron oak floors and antique light fittings sourced by Charlotte in Europe.

Landscaping by Nathan Burkett frames the home’s rear garden, which includes a heated pool, gym cabana with ensuite, wellness deck with sauna and ice bath, and a pickleball court.

The garden has been described in marketing as “Front Garden of the Year material”.

The home is being listed by Whitefox Stonnington director Lana Samuels, a prestige agent and social media influencer known for her reach and local buyer network.

Listing material calls the property “a landmark single-level sanctuary” and “a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to secure a luxury home of this scale and quality in the heart of Melbourne’s most exclusive postcode.

Fox has described it as the couple’s most personal project yet, and one that became the backdrop to milestone family and business moments — including the conversation that led to his appointment on The Block.

Expressions of interest close at 3pm on Tuesday, June 24.

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With the Reserve Bank of Australia handing down the second cash rate cut of 2025, expectations are that the market will heat up. For first-home buyers, the news brings hope as well as anxiety.

On Tuesday, 20 May, RBA governor Michele Bullock announced a 0.25% cut to the official cash rate bringing it to 3.85% – the lowest rate in more than two years.

The news brought immediate relief for mortgage holders, and hope for home hunters who will now see their serviceability increase.

But with that additional cash in buyers’ pockets comes a challenge: a change to the market.

Cash rate cuts and the ensuing mortgage rate reductions that banks pass along are frequently tied to rising home prices. More money to spend on the property itself invariably pushes up prices. And the ability to even slightly increase their budgets causes prospective buyers to feel more confident, putting more people in the market and increasing competition.

Indeed, many hopeful first-home buyers might be feeling that now is the right time to act; still more might find their anxiety rising: they want to buy, but will the market fluctuations put their dream out of reach once again?

It’s a valid concern, and the reason why the new homes market might provide an option to get a foot on the property ladder.

Many states offer incentives for buying and building new. Alone or in addition to first-home buyer grants, these can significantly decrease the amount of upfront cash that a buyer needs.

Looking off the plan could be another option too, given that buyers can often get in with a smaller deposit to lock down their future home, and use the time it takes to complete the build to save up for a larger deposit, which is when they will apply for a mortgage.

Below, find a state-by-state breakdown of the incentives on offer for getting into the market with a new build.

New South Wales

NSW has two schemes that could potentially save first-home buyers substantial cash on a new home. The first is the First-Home Owner Grant (New Homes) Scheme, which provides $10,000 to eligible first-home buyers who build a new home valued up to $750,000.

NSW also offers the First-Home Buyer Assistance Scheme, which provides an exemption or concession on stamp duty for first-time buyers. What many people don’t know is that it’s not just for buying an existing home – this can also be applied to vacant land.

Under the scheme, buyers can get an exemption on transfer duty for vacant land valued up to $350,000 and a concessional rate for transfer duty for land valued between $350,000 and $450,000.

Victoria

Victoria has made a big push to incentivise buyers into the new homes market, by introducing a full exemption from stamp duty for any buyers of new builds at any price. This popular program, which was set to run out after 12 months, has recently been extended through October 2026, giving Victorians more chance to snap up or break ground on a brand new home.

The state also runs the First-Home Owner Grant, which is just for first-time buyers who build or purchase a new home. Through this scheme, they can access a $10,000 grant on properties valued up to $750,000.

Queensland

Recent stamp duty alterations in the sunshine state have made it cheaper for first-time buyers to get into the market if they buy a new home.

Tax changes that came into effect in May removed the cap on property price for first-time buyers accessing a stamp duty exemption, but only if they build or buy a new home or vacant land. This means FHBs in can get a complete waver on transfer duty while the scheme is running.

Queenslanders can also access a $30,000 payment under the state’s First-Home Owner Grant if they have never owned a home and are prepared to build or purchase off-the-plan.

South Australia

South Australia has the First-Home Buyer Stamp Duty Relief program, which allows first-home buyers to access an exemption on stamp duty on land or new properties, with no price caps.

The state also offers the First-Home Owner Grant, which is a one-off payment of up to $15,000 for eligible first-home owners who are buying or building a new residential property which will be used as a principal place of residence.

Western Australia

WA provides $10,000 to eligible first-home buyers who build a new home in the state under its First-Home Owner Grant, with the value of the property capped at $750,000.

First-home buyers can also access a stamp duty exemption or concession on properties whether new or existing, and it also offers a reduction for buying land on which to build. First-time buyers can skip paying stamp duty all together on land valued up to $350,000, and access a reduced rate on land valued between $350,000 and $450,000.

Tasmania

First-home buyers building or buying a new home in Tasmania can access the state’s First-Home Owner Grant of $10,000 toward the purchase price of their property.

The state also offers a 50% stamp duty concession to any buyer who purchases an off-the-plan apartment.

Australian Capital Territory

The ACT offers the Home Buyer Concession Scheme for all first-home buyers, regardless of the property they are buying. Savings here can amount to $34,270, depending on the price of the property. Income caps apply.

The state also offers a stamp duty exemption on off-the-plan apartments valued up to $1m.   

Northern Territory

The NT’s First-Home Owner Grant is one of the most generous in the country, providing $50,000 to eligible first-home buyers who buy an eligible house and land package in the NT.

The territory’s House and Land Package Exemption (HLPE) also helps buyers avoid stamp duty on new homes. Eligible house and land packages attract no stamp duty in the NT regardless of whether the buyer has owned property before or not.

Are you interested in building or buying off the plan? Check out our dedicated New Homes section.

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