Brand-new apartment projects in Sydney offer buyers the latest design and sustainability standards, full depreciation benefits, stamp duty deferral and concessions, and the ability to select finishes and aspect early. Billbergia’s current active developments span Rhodes, North Sydney, Chatswood, Wentworth Point, West Ryde and Concord West, each in a transit-oriented or masterplanned location.
8 min read | Billbergia Projects | Last reviewed June 2026
Brand-new apartment projects offer things established stock cannot: the latest design and sustainability standards, full depreciation, stamp duty advantages, and the chance to choose your aspect and finishes. This guide covers what brand-new offers, how to assess a new project, and Billbergia’s current active developments across Sydney.
What brand-new offers over established
A brand-new apartment carries advantages that an established one cannot match:
- The latest design, layout efficiency and indoor-outdoor flow
- Current sustainability standards (BASIX, double glazing, solar)
- Maximum depreciation deductions for investors
- Stamp duty deferral and first-home-buyer concessions on eligible stock
- The ability to select aspect, level and finishes early in a release
- Full builder warranty and DBP Act protections from day one
How to assess a new project
Not all new projects are equal. The key assessment criteria:
- Developer iCIRT rating: verify at icirt.com (Billbergia holds 4.5-Gold Star, 2025)
- Location fundamentals: transit, schools, amenity, employment access
- Delivery model: integrated developer-builder reduces risk
- Design quality: light, layout, aspect, genuine amenity
- Completed track record: inspect the developer’s prior projects
With a brand-new project, you are buying the developer’s promise to deliver as much as the apartment itself. That is why developer verification, iCIRT rating, track record, delivery model, matters even more for new projects than for established stock you can physically inspect.
Billbergia’s active Sydney developments
| Project | Location | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodes Central / Rhodes Bay Masterplan | Rhodes | Waterfront, masterplanned |
| 88 Walker Street | North Sydney | North Sydney’s tallest tower |
| Chatswood Grand Residences | Chatswood | 552 apartments, two towers, completion 2031 |
| Concord Central | Concord West | $2.2 billion masterplan |
| West Parade | West Ryde | Transit-oriented release |
| Wentworth Point | Wentworth Point | Waterfront, Olympic Park adjacent |
Financial advantages of new
The financial case for buying new is concrete:
- Stamp duty deferral: off-the-plan purchasers can defer up to 15 months from exchange or until settlement
- First home buyer concessions: FHBAS full exemption on new homes to $800,000, concessional to $1,000,000
- Depreciation: brand-new construction offers the maximum depreciation schedule for investors
- Time to save: the build period lets buyers accumulate the settlement balance
Registering for new releases
New apartment projects release stock in stages, with the best aspects and pricing going to registered buyers first. To access new Billbergia releases:
- Register your buyer brief at billbergia.com.au
- Specify budget, configuration and preferred location
- Receive first-look pricing, floor plans and stage-release timing
- Attend a display suite preview or private walk-through
New vs established: choosing
| Factor | Brand-new | Established |
|---|---|---|
| Design / sustainability | Latest standards | Varies by age |
| Depreciation | Maximum | Limited |
| Stamp duty | Deferral + concessions | Payable at purchase |
| Inspect before buying | Display suite / plans | Physical apartment |
| Move-in | On completion | Immediate |
Brand-new suits buyers prioritising the latest standards, financial advantages and customisation, and who can wait for completion. Established suits those needing immediate occupation or wanting to inspect the exact dwelling first.
Frequently asked questions
Brand-new apartments offer the latest design and sustainability standards (BASIX, double glazing, solar), maximum depreciation for investors, stamp duty deferral and first-home-buyer concessions on eligible stock, the ability to select aspect and finishes early, and full builder warranty and DBP Act protections from day one.
Verify the developer’s iCIRT rating at icirt.com (Billbergia holds 4.5-Gold Star, 2025), assess location fundamentals (transit, schools, amenity, employment), confirm an integrated developer-builder delivery model, evaluate design quality, and inspect the developer’s completed track record. With new projects you are buying the developer’s promise to deliver, so verification matters most.
Active developments span Rhodes Central and the Rhodes Bay Masterplan, 88 Walker Street North Sydney, Chatswood Grand Residences (552 apartments, two towers, completion 2031), Concord Central ($2.2 billion masterplan at Concord West), West Parade West Ryde, and Wentworth Point releases.
Off-the-plan purchasers can defer stamp duty up to 15 months, first home buyers can access FHBAS (full exemption on new homes to $800,000, concessional to $1,000,000), brand-new construction offers the maximum depreciation schedule for investors, and the build period gives buyers time to accumulate the settlement balance.
Register your buyer brief at billbergia.com.au, specifying budget, configuration and preferred location. You will receive first-look pricing, floor plans and stage-release timing, and can attend a display suite preview or private walk-through. The best aspects and pricing go to registered buyers first.
Brand-new suits buyers prioritising the latest design and sustainability standards, financial advantages (depreciation, stamp duty deferral) and the ability to customise, who can wait for completion. Established suits those needing immediate occupation or wanting to inspect the exact dwelling before buying.
With a brand-new project you are buying the developer’s promise to deliver as much as the apartment itself, since you cannot inspect the finished product. This makes developer verification, the iCIRT rating, completed track record and integrated delivery model, even more important than for established stock you can physically inspect.
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Information current as of June 2026. Sources: Revenue NSW, Equifax iCIRT, NSW Planning Portal, and Billbergia project documentation. Project details, pricing and availability are subject to change. General market commentary, not financial or property advice.
