Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Strong response expected for new land at Quattro

With its first release selling out in just six weeks, a strong response from Perth homebuyers is expected to greet the release of new land at Quattro: The New Queens Park.

Released on Saturday 28 March, Stage 2A includes 26 lots ranging in size from 375sqm to 504sqm and priced from just $199,500 (average $219,741).

This latest release of new land follows Quattro’s first release of 38 lots in December last year which attracted keen interest from homebuyers, offering the rare chance to buy new land so close to the city.

Located just 11 kilometres from the Perth CBD and even closer to the retail and restaurant hub of Victoria Park, Quattro: The New Queens Park is a joint venture between the Department of Housing and Peet Limited.

Peet Limited Managing Director and CEO Brendan Gore said Perth homebuyers have been attracted to Quattro because it offers them the opportunity to build their own home on new land in an established suburb, close to the city.

“After a positive start to sales at Quattro: The New Queens Park, we expect demand for new land to continue, especially from first homebuyers,” Mr Gore said.

Quattro: The New Queens Park is an urban renewal project involving former public rental housing been demolished and the land sub-divided, ready for sale. Meanwhile, selected public rental properties have also been refurbished and extensive landscaping and streetscaping has given the area a whole new look.

Department of Housing Director General Grahame Searle said Quattro is a great example of what can be achieved through partnerships between state and local governments and the private sector.

“With this release of new land at Quattro: The New Queens Park, the Department of Housing is very pleased to be involved in a project that is delivering affordable land close to the city,” Mr Searle said.

As an established area, Quattro: The New Queens Park provides easy access to shopping and transport facilities. Carousel Shopping Centre is just a short distance away and there are a number of public and private schools as well as transport links including a bus service and the nearby Queens Park train station.

An added attraction for buyers at Quattro is the Flying Start package, which has been designed to make it easier and more affordable to build your own home. The package includes side and rear Colorbond fencing, waterwise front garden landscaping and reticulation, and a rainwater harvesting system.

For further information about Quattro: The New Queens Park, contact Sales Manager Tammy Sutcliffe on 9356 8311 or visit www.quattroqueenspark.com.au.

Interested purchasers can also visit the Quattro Sales and Information Centre at 325 Wharf Street, Queens Park on Saturdays and Sundays between 1pm and 5pm, Mondays and Tuesdays between 2pm and 5pm or Wednesdays between 3:30pm and 5pm.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Young lifesavers paddle out on new Australind Heights-Twin Rivers boards

The recent delivery of two new racing boards could give young Bunbury surf life savers the edge when they compete at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships at Scarborough Beach (17-22 March 2009).

Australind Heights-Twin Rivers estate has provided the City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club with $3,000 in sponsorship to purchase the new under-14 senior racing boards.

The boards will be used by members to develop their surf board rescue and life saving skills, and at competitions throughout the State.

It’s the second community sponsorship given by the estate. Last month, Leschenault Cricket Club received $3,000 to purchase new training and travelling shirts for junior members and to help subsidise player’s costs for the Peel Junior Cricket Carnival.

Australind Heights-Twin Rivers is a 126-lot estate managed by Peet Limited on behalf of the Marist Brothers.

Peet Limited Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Brendan Gore, said the project team working on the estate was proud to be supporting the Club’s members, who provided an important community service.

“The City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club assists hundreds of local people and tourists who get into trouble on the beach or in the water each summer,” Mr Gore said.

“The Club also has a proud competitive history and we are delighted to be able to supply these boards and help members perform at their peak at the upcoming national titles.

“This sponsorship is all about our development helping to support the local community.”

City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club President, Peter Duncan, said the support from Australind Heights-Twin Rivers estate would help the Club continue to develop.

“These boards really are the latest and the best in terms of life saving equipment and will help us to encourage young people to get involved in providing surf life saving services on our beaches,” Mr Duncan said.

“It is vital that we continue to develop, engage and retain our young members. Training and competing on these boards will help them develop invaluable life saving and competition skills, and enable us to provide our community with the most skilled and capable life savers that our region has to offer.”

Coinciding with its support of the City of Bunbury Surf Life Saving Club, Peet Limited has released a special promotion offering the first 10 buyers of 2009 a $20,000 saving on the price of each homesite at Australind Heights-Twin Rivers estate, with prices starting from $144,900.

First homebuyers can purchase a homesite at the estate for less than $125,000, if they qualify for the Federal Government’s current First Home Owners Boost of $21,000. The Boost is available to first-time buyers who sign a contract to buy or build a new home before 30 June 2009.

However, buyers will need to be quick to take advantage of these offers – four sites have already been sold.

The126-lot estate is located on Barnes Avenue and offers:
  • affordable homesites;
  • elevated land within walking distance of central Australind;
  • a scenic location with views of the Ferguson Valley and estuary glimpses;
  • a beautiful location at the junction of two rivers;
  • and many lots with impressively wide frontages.

The land release offers 61 lots ranging from 591sqm to 818sqm, with an average size of 685sqm. Many have wide frontages and include boundary fencing and front landscaping.

To take advantage of the special offer now available at Australind Heights-Twin Rivers, homebuyers can call Allwest First National on (08) 9797 1000 or visit www.australindheights.com.au.

About Peet Limited
Peet Limited is a national property group that has been continuously operating in Western Australia for more than 114 years.

Peet Limited manages 80 syndicated, company-owned and joint venture projects in Western Australia, Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. It has the third largest land bank among all ASX-listed property groups and, over more than a century of operation, Peet has earned an enviable reputation for developing quality, sustainable communities.