There’s a memorable exchange in the 1990 rom-com Pretty Woman that likely hit a chord with many a frustrated apartment buyer. Julia Roberts’ character Vivian asks Richard Gere’s Edward why, given his fear of heights, he rented the penthouse. “It’s the best,” he replies. “I looked all around for penthouses on the first floor, but I can’t…
Vacant Surfers Royale tower getting demolished for $340m luxury apartment building
A retro Glitter Strip building will be torn down to make way for a new $340m luxury apartment tower. See how developers plan to demolish the vintage digs. Tenants of a Surfers Paradise mega tower have left the building ahead of its planned March demolition. The 14-level Surfers Royale will be torn down this month to…
Top 20 Gold Coast Development Projects
The Gold Coast is fast becoming the residential development centre for Australia with a wave of mid- and high-rise apartment and hotel projects planned along the famed coastal line. From the $2-billion new waterfront casino to Harry Triguboff’s second apartment skyscraper in as many years—as well as a number of high-end boutique apartments projects—the city is primed…
Fall in Love with Paradise – 12&13 February
Love was in the air at our Fall in Love with Paradise event held on 12-13 February where we invited prospective buyers to our Valentines Day-themed event to experience the Southern Hemisphere’s largest sales gallery and indulge in the sparkles of champagne and wine. Guests were treated to an insight into the Paradiso Place lifestyle,…
Roma Street taking shape as Cross River Rail embarks on new phase
Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey Despite not being visible to pedestrians passing just outside, a giant 20-metre-deep cavern has now been excavated deep underground at Cross River Rail’s Roma Street worksite, marking the next exciting phase of construction on the transformational rail project. Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark…
Welcome to the Royale penthouse
Originally published in Gold Coast Bulletin’s Real Estate Magazine.