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Amara Estate Builder Appointed
M/Group is pleased to announce that NVS Construction Pty Ltd has been appointed as builder for Amara Estate, marking the project’s move into the construction phase.
Founded in 2022 by Directors Brendon Bidwell and Russell Holmes, NVS Construction has built a reputation for quality across industrial, mining, residential and mixed-use projects, drawing on the Directors’ extensive industry experience. Their appointment follows the finalisation of the Building Contract and Civil Works package, and construction is set to commence in the coming months.
This milestone builds on strong momentum for Amara Estate. Since pre-sales launched, the project has attracted significant demand from essential workers and investors alike, with now 54 dwellings pre-sold and 37 dwellings contracted to the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) program. Full project funding remains secured through the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).
With a builder now in place, M/Group looks forward to delivering safe, affordable, climate-resilient homes for essential workers in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region, and will continue to provide updates as construction progresses.
M/Group Launches Newman Regional Housing Fund
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M/Group Launches Newman Regional Housing Fund
M/Group is pleased to present the Newman Regional Housing Fund – a strategic residential land development in the heart of the East Pilbara.
Located in Newman, one of Australia’s premier iron ore service centres, the development is positioned to meet chronic housing undersupply driven by long-term demand from mining operations. The project comprises 200 titled lots, secured from a Receiver/Manager at a significant discount to replacement cost.
The development will deliver 167 turn-key homes for owner-occupiers and investors, and remaining high-density lots to be sold separately on the open market. M/Group is partnering with NVS Construction and Jubilee Modular, both of whom bring significant experience delivering construction outcomes in regional Western Australia.
Housing supply in the region remains in critical shortage, with very limited new supply delivered over the past decade and demand is expected to continue.
M/Group to Develop and Hold Third Quest Apartment Hotel
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M/Group to Develop and Hold Third Quest Apartment Hotel
M/Group is strengthening its presence in Western Australia’s North West with the announcement of a new investment located in the Pilbara region. This project marks our third collaboration with the Quest Apartment Hotels brand, a fully owned subsidiary of The Ascott Limited, further cementing a successful long-term partnership.
Under our ‘Develop and Hold’ strategy, M/Group will oversee the delivery of this premium accommodation hub, designed to cater to the sustained demand from the corporate and industrial sectors in the Pilbara. By retaining the asset within our portfolio, M/Group continues to focus on securing high-yield, long-term investments in key economic growth zones.
The Quest South Hedland development underscores our confidence in the region and our commitment to delivering institutional-grade assets that support the state’s essential industries.
For more information, visit the Quest South Hedland project website here.
Amara Pre-Sales Officially Launched
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Amara Pre-Sales Officially Launched
Following much anticipation, M/Group is excited to announce that pre-sales for our latest residential landmark, Amara Estate, officially launched at the end of July 2025.
Amara Estate is a secure, gated community with shared green spaces and residence clubhouse. The primary goal of this project is to facilitate delivery of safe, affordable, climate-resilient homes in a secure, gated community for essential workers in this high priority regional location in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. The essential key workers include and aren’t limited to the following industries: childcare, education, emergency services, government employees, healthcare, and retail.
Currently, there are 40 dwellings pre-sold, and 36 dwelling contracted to be leased to the Government Regional Officer Housing (GROH) program. Demand for sales and leasing remains exceptionally strong, driven by Kalgoorlie’s current vacancy rate of less than 1%.
The project is set to move into the construction phase early next year. The Building Contract and Civil Works package has been finalised, and we have secured full project funding through the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA).
South Western Highway Development Update
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South Western Highway Development Update
M/Group is pleased to provide a timeline update for our upcoming project located on South Western Highway, Armadale. Following extensive planning and design phases, construction is officially scheduled to commence in mid-2026.
This project represents a strategic addition to our commercial portfolio, capitalising on the high visibility and logistical advantages of the South Western Highway corridor. We have commenced finalising Offer to Leases to blue chip tenants: 7-Eleven, Banjos Bakery, Ultra Tune, and Sparkletown Car Wash.
We look forward to breaking ground next year and delivering a project that contributes to the economic growth of the surrounding region.
Geraldton Large Format Centre Reaches Completion
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Geraldton Large Format Centre Reaches Completion
M/Group is proud to announce the formal completion of the Geraldton Large Format Centre, marketing a significant milestone for the region’s retail landscape. With construction now finalised, we are thrilled to welcome anchor tenants Rebel Sport and Red Dot Home, both of which have officially opened their doors to the Geraldton community.
Beyond providing a premium shopping destination, the centre represents M/Group’s ongoing commitment to sustainable development. The project features a solar array and battery storage system, designed to significantly reduce the site’s carbon footprint and provide energy efficiencies to our tenants.
This integration of renewable energy technology ensures that the Geraldton Large Format Centre is not just a hub for commerce, but a benchmark for environmentally conscious commercial property in Western Australia.
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Land Report – COVID-19
Shifts in the land development sector will always be market-led, and if our experience with COVID-19 means improving the amenity in our suburban areas due to buyer demand, it will represent a very rare and positive outcome for the pandemic experience in WA.
Monument land estates have had a massive 5-fold increase in sales as a result of the Government’s response to COVID-19. We are seeing many in the industry fast-track the creation of new lots to keep up with demand – sometimes to an enormous capacity.
An important message for buyers is to make sure that these new lots carry the same integrity as those previously on offer, and that the release of new land will not negatively impact the purchase.
There are a range of long-term benefits to buying land in boutique developments, and the influx of new land due to COVID-19 may highlight the importance of this much sooner than expected.
Obviously COVID-19 has affected practically every aspect of life, how do you think this impact will be reflected in new land developments over the next few years? Do you see more emphasis being placed on open spaces and connection to nature?
As a boutique land developer, location, an abundance of open space and integrating the land’s natural features and typography into the estate design has always been an integral part of our development program. However, COVID-19 has most certainly shone a spotlight on just how incredibly important this is.
The impact of what has occurred around the world as a result of COVID-19 has made people reassess their lifestyle choices. They are looking at their own community and its access to nature, exercise options and reflective spaces through a different lens.
As a result, I believe land developers will lean even more towards providing improved facilities and outlooks, and buyers will always consider what the estate might look like should we go back into lockdown.
Are there any ways COVID-19 has already affected land developments?
It is too early to see any impact that COVID-19 might have on the design aspect of a land development, although the heightened sales activity off the back of generous Government stimulus grants and incentives has offered some insights into what buyers will be looking for into the future.
The most successful land estates during this period have been those with larger family sized lots and direct access to nature.
The heightened importance of our Hamelin Park beachside location at Secret Harbour, the proximity to the nature reserve at The Wedge in Wellard North, and the stunning hill-top coastal outlook whilst surrounded by majestic Tuart trees at Atop in Beeliar have been extraordinarily evident.
Do you feel buyers will be looking for certain boxes to tick in light of COVID?
The onset of lockdown effectively stress-tested our homelives and communities. It would be impossible, if not improbable, for buyers to avoid carrying these experiences into a new house and land purchase.
New home design is likely to be most impacted, with more space and breakout rooms, such as a study or second living area, on the ‘must have’ tick list. In turn, this will influence lot sizes as homesites will need to increase to accommodate the new requirements.
Other factors that I believe will now weigh heavily on a buying decision include easy access to public open space and amenities, a friendly, supportive and established community, and the ability to access the natural environment for some reflective and recreational time.
Where do you see the future of land development and are there any certain ‘trends’ that might appear?
Prior to COVID-19, there was definitely a trend that saw people move closer to the city and established areas. I believe this will continue as a result of lockdown, as people realised the issues relating to isolation and the importance of being near infrastructure and family.
The demand to be part of an infill land estate will continue to increase and land developers will take larger leaps towards providing an entire lifestyle package. Homesites will no longer be about the sheer size of the lot, there will now be much broader considerations at hand.
However, on the other end of the spectrum larger more rural lifestyle options will also become sought-after by some.
Comments by John Wroth, Director of Monument parent company M/Group.