Kiō seeks new crown and wellness rooftop for 286-apartment Halō in South Brisbane
Kiō Investment Management has lodged a change application for Halō, its 286-apartment build-to-rent tower at 10–12 Cordelia Street, adding a resident gym level, a masonry crown and an expanded rooftop.
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Kiō Investment Management has lodged a change application for Halō, its 286-apartment build-to-rent tower at 10–12 Cordelia Street, adding a resident gym level, a masonry crown and an expanded rooftop.
- Change application A007138299 was lodged with Brisbane City Council in October 2026 and is impact assessable.
- Halō keeps 286 build-to-rent apartments: 104 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom and 78 three-bedroom.
- A former plant level would become resident amenity, including a 335 sqm gym and a lounge.
- The rooftop would add saunas, cold plunges and more dining and lounge space; the crown rises about 1.43m.
- The tower, approved in April 2026, is under construction by Hutchinson Builders.
What's happening
Kiō Investment Management is seeking to upgrade the top of Halō, its build-to-rent tower under construction at 10–12 Cordelia Street, South Brisbane. Brisbane Development reported on 29 October that a change application lodged with Brisbane City Council this month would turn a plant level into resident amenity, reshape the rooftop into a wellness deck and replace the approved crown with a new masonry design.
Importantly for the area's rental supply, the number of homes stays the same: 286 build-to-rent apartments. Town planner Urbis describes the changes as "a refinement of the approved design".
The key details
The tower was approved as a 30-storey build-to-rent scheme in April 2026 (A006909991), after an earlier 2023 approval for 256 apartments for sale by original developer Aria Property Group. The new application (A007138299) proposes:
- Level 31 converted from plant to resident amenity, with a 335 sqm gym, a 76 sqm lounge and 115 sqm of extra amenity space.
- A reshaped rooftop pool with saunas, cold plunges, relaxation areas and more dining and lounge space, plus planters and lawns.
- A crown of two stepped, profiled masonry drums lit at night, about 1.43m higher than approved (RL 122.93m AHD).
- A building of 32 storeys under the City Plan count, with no additional apartment levels.
- An unchanged mix of 104 one-bedroom, 104 two-bedroom and 78 three-bedroom apartments; 194 car spaces and 359 bicycle spaces.
Woods Bagot is the architect and Hutchinson Builders is building the tower on the 1,821 sqm site, which has a gross floor area of 27,906 sqm.
Timeline and next steps
The change application is impact assessable and awaits a council decision. Construction is continuing under the existing approval. The site sits in the Kurilpa Sustainable Growth Precinct, where the state's temporary planning instrument supports towers of up to 50 storeys; nearby Ivy and Eve are 30 storeys.
What it means for Gold Coast property owners and developers
Build-to-rent operators are competing on lifestyle, and this proposal shows how amenity such as gyms, saunas and rooftop dining is becoming central to attracting and keeping long-term tenants. More professionally managed rental homes near transport and jobs also adds welcome supply to a tight South East Queensland rental market.
For Gold Coast developers considering build-to-rent, the Halō changes are a useful benchmark: investors are willing to convert space to resident amenity where it supports occupancy and rents. Change applications on approved schemes can also be an efficient way to refine a project without starting again. This is general information, not financial or planning advice.
Frequently asked questions
Will Halō have more apartments?
No. The application keeps the 286 build-to-rent apartments approved in April 2026.
Is the tower being built?
Yes. Hutchinson Builders is constructing it under the existing approval while the change application is assessed.
What is build-to-rent?
Apartments built and owned by one investor and leased to tenants, usually with on-site management and shared amenities, rather than sold individually.
Source: Brisbane Development — Halō gets a new crown and wellness rooftop as Kiō reworks its South Brisbane tower, published 29 October 2026. This article is an independent summary and commentary by GC Prestige based on the original report — read the source for full details.
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