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Sizing up the Future of Your Land Choice
In the search for a perfect place to build your first home, land size is of course an important factor. However, in isolation, the size of a homesite will not necessarily determine its value in the short or long-term future. Luckily for first home buyers, there are a range of options in the current marketplace that will deliver both land size and investment prospects.
While location and budget are major contributors when it comes to the land purchase decision-making process, few often appreciate the importance of finding an environment that will not merely fulfil the owner’s lifestyle goals, but also increase the value potential of the property for future sae or rental.
Ironically, your dream location might be the best investment you’ll ever make.
By ensuring the home environment appeals to your own personal desires, with features that help it ‘stand out’ in a competitive marketplace, you’re actually giving yourself more flexibility for when life changes might occur in the longer term.
Monument is a boutique land development company that currently has three land options available – each at various stages of development and all with something particularly unique on offer.
Hamelin Park, Secret Harbour
A home by the beach
What Monument does particularly well is introduce land estates in existing communities. When Hamelin Park was introduced in the established suburb of Secret Harbour, the estate was fast-tracked to meet demand for the land.
Today, Hamelin Park is some 80% sold out and literally surrounded by community infrastructure. As stage three comes on the market, savvy buyers will be able to pick up some ‘ready to build’ titled lots from just $179,000 for 331m2 to $200,000 for 531m2 only 3 minutes to the beach.
Atop, Beeliar
A home with a spectacular view
Located in the established suburb of Beeliar, Atop takes cues from the environment to create an elevated and interesting landscape for your home, adorned with natural materials, walking paths and majestic Tuart Trees.
Atop offers stunning ocean views and has recently completed its first stage of development, which is already 30% sold out in just 2 months. Monument is currently offering titled lots from 410sq.m to 494sq.m priced from $259,000.
The Wedge, Wellard North
Exclusive release of land
The Wedge is an exclusive pocket of land located in one of Perth’s most well-located and well-serviced areas. Although it is only in its early stages of development with the release of an initial 17lots, the homesites are larger than the market norm, and are located within private estate full of lifestyle features and adjacent to a nature reserve. Construction works are underway and Stage 1 titles will be available mid-2019.
Monument prides itself on its capacity to deliver a well-considered development design that introduce something unique and special into the marketplace. What that means to first home buyers is an enhanced future resale or rental prospect that also ticks any personal lifestyle goal you might have.
Working in close partnership with Western Australia’s leading first home buyer project builders also means you can get access to home packages tailored to your specific needs.
To register your interest for any of the above opportunities, visit www.landbymonument.com.au or call Damyn Strang 0434 070 654.
Quest Apartment Hotel – Joondalup – April 2019 Construction Progress
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Quest Apartment Hotel – Joondalup – April 2019 Construction Progress
In our latest video update for Quest Apartments in Joondalup, M/Construction has completed 5 levels, with a new level being constructed every fortnight. Also shown is balconies being constructed via scaffold towers.
Not noticeable in the video is level 1 and 2 internals being completed with painting, tiling and cabinets being installed.
Saving for Your Dream Home
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Saving for Your Dream Home
Without question, making sure you dive into the current market before prices begin to rise should be a top priority for first home buyers, but it’s also about finding a personal lifestyle fit.
Looking for a location with well-established community infrastructure is often more important than the size of land itself. Smaller more boutique developments can sometimes see greater price growth into the future than much larger projects on the outer regions, even when they may initially appear more price competitive, make sure you do your homework on the area.
It is also important to understand how much you can borrow and your budget. Working closely with a mortgage broker can quickly provide you these answers and the right loan for you to get into your dream home easily.
Comments by Mr John Wroth, Director of Monument parent company M/Group
Artwork to Give Urban Value to Mount Lawley Apartments
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Artwork to Give Urban Value to Mount Lawley Apartments
A mural created by renowned artist, Kyle Hughes-Odgers, on the wall of the newly complete M/25 Apartments by Match could mean more to property owners than a recognisable addition to the Mount Lawley streetscape.
The large-scale contemporary street-based work located on the corner of Walcott and Burt Streets Mount Lawley, may inherently turn the boutique urban residence into a signature icon, and potentially result in greater market interest and higher returns on investment.
Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of Match parent company, M/Group, believes stunning artwork helps a property to stand out and could add significant value once entrenched into the community psyche.
“Many people are drawn to signature properties; residences that are unique and cannot be duplicated in any way. Architecture and artwork are two of the primary factors that can achieve impact on the streetscape and, therefore, recognition,” he said.
“Add to this a prominent location that instils the building into the community fabric, and you get a limited supply of unique apartments that many would be proud to call their own. That’s what has been created at M/25 by Match.”
The concept for the M/25 by Match artwork is based around the core idea of ‘exploration’, shown through the use of narrative based, pattern and abstract imagery.
The artwork aims to reflect the vibrancy of Mount Lawley with strong links to young contemporary art and culture, and bringing in ideas of identity, community, journey and growth contributing and adding to a strong sense of place within the site location.
Artist Kyle Hughes-Odgers said he wants the viewer to interpret their own experience from the ideas into the final work.
“I don’t paint literal outcomes, but I do base the work on a specific concept. I prefer to only tell the viewer about the concept if they ask and find artwork to be much more engaging if it has room for the viewer to connect or be challenged by the final piece,” he said.
“I think public art is important in all cities as it adds creativity and humanity to the built environment.”
Mr Clark said that M/25 by Match had already sold 50% of its apartments prior to completion and suggests the property and artwork installation will attract a lot more interest now that the doors are open and apartments are ‘move in ready’.
“Match has earned its stripes in producing well-considered, design-centric boutique apartments in places people want to live,” he continued.
“It is a passion that commenced in Mount Lawley over a decade ago and it is so great to be back here delivering another great product.”
The artwork concept on the building is split across two major sections: Location One and Location Two. Location one is a 2D based mural that centres around two heavily patterned figures. The figures interact across a narrative which aims to evoke ideas of connection, growth of the area and the exploration of urban life.
Location Two is a 3D based artwork, manufactured and installed as a large-scale perforated screen. Its grid-like geometric patterns climb to 75% of the height of the building. It relates to location one and represents structure, mapping, the built environment and modern city life., merging into an area representing growth and nature.
M/25 by Match includes spacious apartment layouts available in one-bedroom x one-bathroom and two-bedroom x two bathroom, each with balcony or courtyard and one or two car bays.
For more information visit www.m25apartments.com or contact 0432 660 066.
Rivers Australia Triggers Flow of Improvements at Pialba Place
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Rivers Australia Triggers Flow of Improvements at Pialba Place
The first in a series of anticipated improvements promised by the new owners of Pialba Place has been announced. Rivers Australia has signed a five-year lease agreement and is scheduled to arrive at the centre in or around August this year.
Rivers Australia is one of Australia’s most recognised fashion brands with stores located across the country.
Mr James Collis, Director at M/Group who is the new centre owner, said the new lease agreement is an early indication of great things to come, as M/Group takes further steps to evolve Hervey Bay’s local community shopping hub.
“When M/Group acquired Pialba Place in February, it did so on the premise of improving the shopping experience for customers with the introduction of a broader retail mix and the creation of an environment to suit a diverse demographic,” he said.
“It’s clear that our vision has already caught the attention of significant retail players such as Rivers. This is not only great for the local community, but also a wonderful indication of things to come.”
Rivers will occupy a space on the left-hand side of the Big W Mall and will complement the affordable fashion offer at the Centre.
Its arrival will prompt a series of relocations of existing tenants and Centre Management is working to ensure minimal disruption.
Group Centre Manager, Ms Cherie Daly, said Rivers is the first of several initiatives being introduced at the Centre, and the community can expect more exciting announcements over the coming months.
“We are extremely grateful to the commitment of our existing tenants who play a significant role in helping us deliver a great outcome for the shopping centre,” she said.
“In the coming months we hope to be announcing more new retailers and plans for a refurbishment. The company has developed a good track record in this regard and we’re so pleased that the Hervey Bay community will be reaping the benefits.”
M/Group currently owns and manages Wodonga Plaza in Victoria and Chester Pass Mall in Albany Western Australia, which both have recently received significant investment through development planning and refurbishment, attracting new tenancies and an improved shopping experience.
New Residential Icon Opens in Mount Lawley
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New Residential Icon Opens in Mount Lawley
Mount Lawley’s newest streetscape addition is now complete, injecting new life into the corner of Walcott and Burt Streets with an influx of new residents and a potential new café / retail operation on the ground floor.
M/25 by Match is a boutique mixed-use apartment building with only 30 residences. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into the culture of its Mount Lawley environment.
Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of Match parent company, M/Group, said that the building has been designed so that it is difficult to separate the apartment interiors from the lifestyle that its location offers.
“These apartments have been designed with one thing in mind; to create an environment that complements the activity and facilities that are located at its doorstep,” he said.
“The apartments interiors are art gallery-look inspired, which means clean lines with black and white surfaces and elegant fixtures. We want the residents to ‘curate their own exhibition’ and express themselves through the space.”
Each apartment features black tapware in kitchens and bathrooms, Bosch oven and electric cooktop, reconstituted stone benchtops, marble splashbacks and reverse cycle air-conditioning.
The property is located within walking distance to the Beaufort and Angove Street precincts, a short walk or bike ride to the Edith Cowan University and parks and a bus ride to the CBD.
“To us, M/25 by Match is all about the incredible location and we wanted to create a design that really links its residents to the location and culture of the area,” Mr Clark continued.
“We feel we have already hit the mark in this regard, as the apartments were already 50% sold on completion. We are now looking forward to showcasing the remaining apartments as ‘move-in-ready’ and giving residents a great retail venue on the ground floor and surrounding area.”
M/25 by Match draws inspiration from the suburb’s Federation red brick and terracotta houses. The façade uses contrasting shapes, materials and colours to link the lively urbanism of Walcott Street and create a strong corner presence.
Apartments are offered in one or two-bedroom floorplans with private courtyard or balcony entertaining space. Some apartments offer sweeping CBD views.
For more information visit www.m25apartments.com or contact 0432 660 066.