URBAN APPEAL #06 | 2020

HIGHLIGHTS

GOING FOR GROWTH IN QUEENSLAND

CHOICE HOMES URBAN APPEAL #06 | 2020

BRISBANE BENEFITS FROM ECONOMIC RECOVERY GOLD COAST'S THRIVING BUSINESS AND CULTURAL SCENE LOGAN, ONE OF QUEENSLAND'S FASTEST GROWING HOTSPOTS IPSWICH NOW A MAJOR PLAYER FOR INVESTORS CONFIDENCE BOOST FOR MACKAY'S ECONOMIC GROWTH

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WORD FROM

THE DIRECTOR Welcome to the sixth edition of Urban Appeal - Choice Homes’ annual magazine, which highlights our many investment opportunities in residential real estate. 2020 MARKS THE START OF A NEW GOLDEN AGE and new horizons for residential property investment opportunities across Queensland. Queensland’s economy has continued to grow for 14 consecutive quarters, thanks to ongoing population growth, an increase in tourism and a boom in the resources sector. Over the past 27 years, Choice Homes has built premier residential housing throughout the state and we are excited about what the future holds. Property prices in the southern states look

Choice Homes has strategically positioned itself in a number of these high growth areas to provide a range of quality residential investment opportunities. With the wave of exciting new development and infrastructure in the pipeline, investing in South East Queensland continues to be a smart strategy. We are also seeing growth in key areas in Central Queensland. Queensland’s economy has been boosted by the resources sector, which added more than $74 billion to the state’s economy in 2018-19. This has also had a direct impact on jobs.

set to rise at the moment, yet there are many other political and economic factors at play as we head into 2020. Throughout 2019 we saw huge numbers in interstate migration to Queensland – thanks to housing affordability, liveability and a favourable economic climate - particularly in the state’s south east. These points, along with other factors, have led to the state’s capital Brisbane being named belle of the ball as the most preferred

Choice Homes is passionate about giving back to the community and supports a number of business, sporting and community-based organisations and initiatives, and we will continue to do so throughout the new year. Choice Homes’ reputation has been built over more than a quarter-century of hard work and industry smarts, and we will continue to provide quality homes in high growth corridors for many years to come.

capital city for investment. Analysis by BIS Oxford Economics forecast a massive 20 per cent increase in house prices in Brisbane in 2020 alone. The Logan to Brisbane growth corridor has also been earmarked as an area to watch,

with the population set to leap from 313,800

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to 586,000 by 2041.

Troy Knight Director Choice Homes

LOGAN

OVERVIEW 4 Word from the Director 6 Building success 6 Success stories 8 Choice Homes takes out national property investor award

24 Logan to Brisbane corridor 26 Park Ridge Quarter 28 Madison Park

THE GOLD COAST

10 Choice group of companies gathers momentum

32 The Gold Coast

12 Display homes

34 Camelot in Coomera

14 First home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS) 15 Our story since 1993 18 Sales to handover process 20 Past and present high sellers 22 Focus on Queensland 23 Focus on Brisbane

36 Pimpama Village

IPSWICH 40 Ipswich 42 Pine Mountain Reserve

MACKAY 44 Mackay 46 Royal Sands 48 YIP Awards 2019 51 Buyers checklist

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CONTENTS

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BUILDING SUCCESS

2019 HIGHLIGHTS – ESTATE AND STAGE SELL-OUTS § Choice Homes named Builder/ Developer of the year in the Your Investment Property magazine Property Investor Awards 2019 § Expansion into Brisbane secured with multifaceted Springwood office § Continued strong level of construction with over 300 builds in South East Queensland and Mackay § Opened first display home at Park Ridge Quarter, with multiple new displays earmarked for the hot spot suburb throughout 2020 and beyond § Two new display homes built at Pimpama Village late 2019 § All Royal Sands (Mackay) spec builds sold out § The Highlands (Logan) sells out § Sovereign Estate (Ormeau) sells out § Final stage of Camelot (Coomera) now selling

SUCCESS

STORIES “Thank you for these kind wishes. We appreciate everything Choice has contributed so far. We look forward to doing our next one.” Michelle & Troy, Pimpama “Thank you for all your help and assistance during this period. This is a first for us and you and your team have made it a pleasant experience. Can you thank all who worked on our property and behind the scenes for us. A lot of the time people are taken for granted and we don't want to do that. I am a tradesman and know what it is to feel that no one cares unless you do something wrong. We appreciate all that has been done. Thank you.” Al, Beaudesert “Great customer service. Friendly staff who kept us informed on the construction progress. The end product was great. We would recommend Choice Homes to anyone. We would love to invest in a home built by Choice Homes in the future.” Sharmend, Holmview

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“Really appreciate the whole experience and now the house is looking so great. Kind regards.” Tina, Newport “Thank you for letting me know that the appliances have been

Grace & Andrei, Pimpama

installed and final payment has been received. It has been a great

“Hi Elaine. Thank you for all your support and the support from the Choice Homes team to build my property; it is so much appreciated. Also, thank you for handing over the keys to Jess at MPM Property. While I thank you again and wish you and your team the very best, I look forward to working with you and your team on another future venture. Thank you and best regards.”

pleasure working with you for the last 6 months. Your professionalism

Shyamali, Victoria

and experience have provided me with guidance and a trouble-free building experience. Thank you so much.” EJ, North Parramatta “I can't speak highly enough of Choice Homes. I have heard horror stories of other building companies but Choice Homes were awesome.

“Choice Homes was introduced to me through a family friend and after seeing the potential lot and plans for my first home, I knew it was meant for me. They provided me with an all-inclusive cost, so I felt secure knowing I wouldn't have to spend any extra money and I was also able to use my FHOG! I was kept up-to-date with automatic emails and had access to view photos and extras online. It also looks like I get to move into my house earlier than the predicted due date, which is great.”

The entire process was painless and being able to log in and watch

Amber, Pimpama

Sue & David, Parramatta

the process from my home was second to none. I would definitely use Choice Homes again.” Andrew Lynch, NSW “We are so glad our property adviser recommended Choice Homes to us, thanks for the fantastic Gold Coast investment property.”

“Hi Elaine, Christine and everyone at Choice Homes. A bit late for this but still, myself and Andrei would like to extend our gratitude to you all by making our dream of having a house a reality. We appreciate all the help and assistance that everyone has extended to us. Again, thank you all.”

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CHOICE HOMES TAKES OUT

NATIONAL PROPERTY INVESTMENT AWARD Multi-award-winning Gold Coast building company Choice Homes has received another accolade, this time from the property investment industry. YIP Builder / Developer of the year winner 2019

The business won the Developers and Builders category in the annual Your Investment Property Magazine’s Property Investor Awards for 2019. The award recognises outstanding business achievements, year-on-year growth and market share - as well as product innovation and assistance for property investment clients. Choice Homes Director Troy Knight says the award is in recognition of the tireless efforts the company puts in to ensuring their product meets their market’s needs. “We take very seriously the trust and faith our clients put in us when purchasing a home as

Housing Industry Association Gold Coast 2018 Winner

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part of their investment strategy,” Mr Knight says. “We employ six REIQ-registered client managers to work with our valued referral base to provide all the tools they require to successfully buy or sell a Choice Homes property.

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“This includes a seven-stage handover process involving contracts administration, delivery and quality control, and we follow up with ongoing maintenance and support services as well as continual communication and updates on their property and the housing market in general.” Now in its second year, the awards seek to establish a benchmark for excellence in the industry, allowing investors to reference Australia’s top performers and showcase what they’re doing right. Building on the recognition from this award, Choice Homes has expanded their real estate offering - MPM Property Sales & Management, into the Brisbane market - with a new office at Springwood. Choice Homes develops and builds across a range of South East Queensland locations including the Gold Coast, Logan, Ipswich and the Scenic Rim as well as Mackay in central Queensland.

The company has won either a Master Builder or HIA award every year since 2013.

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CHOICE GROUP OF COMPANIES

GATHERS MOMENTUM Multi-award-winning building company Choice Homes is a market leader specialising in turn-key housing design and construction. Choice Homes is active in select South East Queensland hotspots such as the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane and Ipswich - as well as the major resource industry hub of Mackay. The company’s well-planned growth has continued on an upward trajectory through 2019 and into 2020, hallmarked by consistent construction timelines, outstanding sales results and significant award recognition. In 2019, Choice Homes’ The Highlands in Logan and Sovereign Estate in Ormeau were completely sold out. The company also saw buyers snapping up all of the spec builds in Royal Sands in Mackay and are currently selling the final stage of Camelot in Coomera. The company built two brand new display homes in Pimpama Village

and opened the first display home at Park Ridge Quarter in Logan.

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Last year - the company received further accolades, including being named Your Investment Property Magazine’s Builder/Developer of the Year in the 2019 Property Investor Awards. Behind this outstanding market success is a family-owned company in operation for over 27 years. Choice Homes has been incredibly successful in executing strategic expansion into several complementary real estate and development businesses. Each addition to the Choice group of companies has become a success story in its own right, while simultaneously bolstering client service and satisfaction. MPM Property Sales and Management, Choice Homes’ standalone real estate and property management company, has offices at Pimpama and Parkwood on the Gold Coast, one in Ipswich and a fourth office which has recently opened in Springwood, each staffed by professional sales and property management teams.

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O T E IC O H C E G IMA SUPPLY

As some parts of Australia’s property market have begun to cool down, South East Queensland and the highly sought-after growth corridor between the Gold Coast and Brisbane are still selling at a strong and reliable rate. This is where you will find Choice Homes’ premier land developments, next to the billions of dollars’ worth of key

ENERGY HARVESTING

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2020 will see Choice Homes continue to create industry-leading homes to satisfy the strong demand across Queensland’s key

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infrastructure and employment hubs. POWER BILLS

growth markets. Choice Homes has earmarked greater Brisbane as ‘the place to watch’ - a property investment hotspot - with the region forecast to see a 20 per cent increase in house prices in 2020 alone. It is within this stretch from Logan to Brisbane that Choice Homes

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has strategically positioned themselves to take advantage of population growth and spending in infrastructure and investment towards the future.

TENANT

Choice Homes also continues to be a strong contributor to the community. It sponsors and supports a number of business, sporting and community-based initiatives each and every year and will continue to do so long into the future. Choice Homes is into its' second year as a platinum sponsor of the

LANDLORD

Coomera Hope Island Cricket Club. The five-figure deal will support and foster the growth of 19 teams at the club. 2020 sees Choice Homes get behind the Gold Coast Bodyboard Club and their monthly competitions to ensure a grassroots

INVESTMENT TIP

pathway for the young and young at heart into a safe, supportive and fun environment.

Visit our website, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube pages for our latest updates, or call us on (07) 5501 3300, or email at sales@choicehomes.com.au.

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DISPLAY HOMES – MADISON PARK ESTATE

DISPLAY HOME – MIDDLETON PARK

The Winnepeg

The Florida

Lovable new design, already trending as one of our most popular designs, featuring two separate living areas, 4 bedrooms with built in robes and a double garage.

Stunning solution for corner blocks, Spacious interior, modern and stylish facade, open plan family, dining and kitchen area, 4 Bedrooms with built in robes.

471 Park Ridge Road, Park Ridge

422 Chambers Flat Road, Middleton Park, Logan Reserve.

Specifications

Total area

194.52m2

Total area

188.08m2

Total squares

20.94sq

Total squares

House width

10.37m

House width

9.72m

House length

24.09m

House length

23.99m

20.24sq

DISPLAY HOMES – CAMELOT The Bangalow

The Orchid

Spacious interior, modern and stylish facade, open plan family, dining and kitchen area, 4 Bedrooms with built in robes.

Ideal solution for narrow allotments, modern and stylish facade, open plan family, dining and kitchen area, separate living area, 4 Bedrooms with built in robes.

Steve's Way / Off Amity Drive, Camelot estate, Coomera.

Specifications

Total area

189.19m2

Total area

183.48m2

20.36sq

Total squares

House width

11.41m

House width

9.12m

House length

21.71m

House length

24.08m

Total squares

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19.75sq

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DISPLAY HOMES â€“ PIMPAMA VILLAGE The Berry SK Dual

The Winchester

Extended family? Our market leading Dual Occupancy design is sure to impress.

Our fan favourite and strongest seller in recent years is back as a display home at Pimpama Village

Coral Street, Pimpama Village, Pimpama

Specifications

Total area

218.13m2

Total area

189.67m2

Total squares

23.48sq

Total squares

House width

10.89m

House width

12m

House length

22.81m

House length

21m

DISPLAY HOMES â€“ ROYAL SANDS The Winchester

20.42sq

MADISON DISPLAY HOME 2 - COMING SOON 471 Park Ridge Road, Park Ridge

Choice Homes most popular design, modern and stylish facade, open plan family, dining and kitchen area, separate living area, 4 Bedrooms with built in robes. Commander Parade, Royal Sands Estate, Bucasia.

Specifications Specifications Total area

189.67m2

Total squares

20.42sq

House width

11.26m

House length

21.19m

Total area

TBC

Total squares

TBC

House width

TBC

House length

TBC

Images and floor plans in this publication may depict fixtures, fittings, features, finishes, inclusions, furnishings, vehicles and/or other products which are not included in the house design, not included in the house price and/or not available from Choice Homes.

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FIRST HOME LOAN DEPOSIT SCHEME (FHLDS) | SUPPORTING FIRST HOME BUYERS The Australian Government has introduced a First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to support eligible first home buyers purchase a home faster. The Scheme commenced on 1 January 2020 and is administered by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC). The Parliament of Australia passed legislative amendments to give effect to the Scheme on 15 October 2019. NHFIC will provide further information about the detail of the Scheme including confirmed eligibility criteria, participating financial institutions, application and assessment processes, and updates on implementation of the new Scheme in due course. NHFIC consulted with financial institutions and other key stakeholders leading up to the commencement of the scheme in 2020. You can contact participating lenders for further details or visit: www.nhfic.gov.au/what-we-do/fhlds/

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is a corporate Commonwealth entity dedicated to improving housing outcomes, with a particular focus on affordable housing

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OUR STORY

SINCE 1993 • • •

Steve and Gillian Knight incorporate Choice Homes. Their goal is to create a family business so their sons, Troy and Jeremy, can build it into a long-term success. Steve and Gillian operate from their home garage and build three homes with 15 subcontractors.

1993-4 • •

Success blooms and the company constructs 55 homes worth more than $5.2 million with 160 subcontractors. Steve and Troy streamline the construction supervision process for greater efficiency.

1995-6 • •

Choice doubled construction in just three years to build 91 homes valued at $10.5 million, with 350 subcontractors. The company moves into its first office, creates its own sales division and starts selling on the Sunshine Coast.

1997-8 • •

The implementation of GST in 2000 slows the construction industry, but Choice’s volume and value of construction holds steady. Troy Knight becomes General Manager and moves the company into the head office at Paradise Point.

1999-2000

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Choice Homes’ construction value and job starts more than double to $31.2 million from 229 job starts with 1,100 subcontractors. Choice begins building in several estates around Coomera, including Beattie Road, Collage Grange and The Colleges. Choice introduce duplex designs to South East Queensland market. Many of Choice’s current key personnel in design, construction and sales/marketing begin their longstanding careers with the company.

2002 •

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Choice’s construction value reaches $14.2 million from 105 builds and 500 subcontractors. Choice build predominately around the Horizon Park, Forest Lake to Springfield Lakes area, where house and land packages sell for under $200,000, and start building in the soon-toboom Coomera corridor.

2001 • • •

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2004-5

Construction value almost doubles to $60.5 million as job starts reach 402 builds. Troy Knight becomes CEO of Choice Homes. Troy designs and implements “Land”, a customised internal workflow system that masterplans larger communities at the time of land purchase and produces significant internal and external office efficiencies through co-ordinated drafting, estimating, sales and construction. Choice founders Steve and Gillian retire from the business and hand operations to the next generation.

2003

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Job starts reach 511 and construction value reaches $87.3 million. Choice has 32 internal office staff, along with 1,300 subcontractors in the field. Construction averages 400 builds per year, predominately around now-popular Upper Coomera, a market that Choice singlehandedly created, and other property hotspots south of Brisbane to Ipswich. Troy creates sister company MPM Property to provide a high level of property management for investment properties Choice built for their clients.

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In 2006, Choice set up operations in Mackay, becoming the first and most successful Gold Coast builder to venture and remain in this market. A revised workflow system replaced the outgoing “Land” program with ‘”Landman”, a far superior and reliable system that allowed staff, clients and sales groups to log in remotely for instant access to the latest updates and house and land package availability Choice’s subcontractors grow to 2,000.

2006 •

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At the height of the property boom, Choice Homes builds an incredible 782 homes, generating more than $162 million in construction value. Internal staff grow to 59, complemented by 2,500 subcontractors. Choice Homes ranks #70 in Queensland’s Business Review Q400 for private companies.

2007

Choice ranks #56 in Queensland’s Business Review Q400 for private companies. MPM Property opens a second office in Ipswich, close to the hundreds of builds and upcoming builds in the booming suburb of Brassall.

2008

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Choice rank #51 in Queensland’s Business Review Q400 for private companies. Raceview Developments, the development arm of Choice Homes, purchase a 400+ lot subdivision in Royal Sands Bucasia at Mackay, with capacity to bring to market 100 lots per annum.

2010-11

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Choice Homes records numerous stage sellouts in estates across south east Queensland. Record numbers of job starts are recorded from June to December. Choice Homes named in October Best Family Business at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards and wins Best Spec Home at the Housing Industry Association Queensland Awards. Choice Homes increase staff by 20 per cent in direct response to a record number of home settlements.

2015

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Strongest year of sales since the GFC. $106 million plus in construction value. Display home rollout in key Northern Gold Coast and Ipswich locations. Community involvement from the grassroots up. Master Builders awards finalist.

2016 • •

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Choice Homes win the Master Builder Awards Housing category for Sloping Sites up to $425,000. A display home opens at The Meadows estate in Pimpama. MPM’s third office opens in Mackay’s premier shopping precinct Canelands to service the growing rental market of predominately northern Mackay.

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Choice maintains momentum with 274 builds and $68 million in construction, with a focus on quality projects over quantity. Raceview Developments purchase an additional 400+ lot subdivision in Royal Sands Bucasia at Mackay. Raceview Developments begin supplying builders with Royal Sands land and creates another pillar for the Choice Homes group of companies.

2012

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Choice Homes named Builder/ Developer of the year in the Your Investment Property magazine Property Investor Awards 2019 MPM Brisbane office secured Opened first display home at Park Ridge Quarter Two new display homes built at Pimpama Village Multiple developments sell out

Winner - Best use of Sloping Site, Master Builder Awards. Continued strong level of sales – 450 builds in South East Queensland and Mackay. Apartment site 101 Pohlman Street constructed and almost sold out. Return of first home buyers to Mackay. No.5 builder in Queensland (QBCC).

2017

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2019

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Choice Homes is named double finalist in the Master Builder Awards categories Housing for Sloping Sites and Individual Homes up to $275,000. Choice Homes release the Gold Coast estates Foxwell Rise, Karingal Drive and Norman Springs to market. Strategic response to demand from international buyers establishes Choice Homes as a vertically integrated market leader.

2014

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Choice Homes marks 25 years. MPM Pimpama City office opens. Choice Homes now build all homes with a 7-star energy rating. Stage 1 of Coomera Town Centre opens First unit development set for completion Wins Apartment Complex of the Year in HIA Awards Placed 19th in Gold Coast's Top Companies

2018 17

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SALES TO

HANDOVER PROCESS 01

STARTING WITH THE SALES SERVICE

Choice Homes employs six Client Managers to coordinate enquiries, stock allocation, and sales generated by our valued referral base. Our REIQ-registered client managers are industry qualified, and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide all the tools you need to successfully buy or sell a Choice Homes property. Let your Client Manager choose the stock for you, or, for a more hands-on approach, use your username and password to access the business end of the Choice Homes website to select your own stock. Either way, we ensure that you have all the information at hand when you need it the most.

CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE

Administration is an integral part of our service to you. Choice Homes maintains a three-day contract processing policy for all HIA construction contracts to provide a tight turnaround timeframe (providing that we have received all of the documentation complete, concise and correct). This short turnaround maximises the time that financiers need to present a case to obtain unconditional approvals. Choice Homes has three dedicated staff members to satisfy this particular task, and feedback from all financiers and brokers has created a new level in industry standards.

DELIVERY

From the date of signing, our market-tested systems ensure that delivery of each home is over and above the expectations of our clients. These ever-improving systems allow our construction supervisors to provide pinpoint accuracy, ensuring an early-as-possible start date, short build timeframe, on-time completion date and consistent quality control.

All builds are monitored by the Project Manager on a weekly, if not daily, basis to ensure consistency and accountability throughout construction.

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QUALITY CONTROL

Quality control is outsourced to an independent company to ensure stand-alone and non-biased quality assurance. Upon completion of each home, two inspections are carried out 10 days apart to provide the building supervisor a chance to rectify any product or trade defects that may have been identified in the first inspection.

MAINTENANCE SERVICE

Home maintenance is an integral part of our ongoing success. If an item is brought to our attention, our maintenance department is immediately notified and clients/Property Managers are contacted within 24 hours. All subsequent work is carried out by Building Industry licensed professionals. This service is recognised and fully supported by all Property Managers who are given the opportunity to lease a property on behalf of the owner.

SUPPORT SERVICES

We keep our valued clients up-to-date throughout the building process by monthly emails, telephone or post contact and/or at key construction milestones.

Choice Homes top of mind when clients are in a position to build once again.

Our customer-focused Choice Homes concierge provides ongoing communication with clients and their work has generated some great feedback for Choice Homes.

Monthly written communication to clients provides property news on RBA interest rate moves, property management re-signing, six-month maintenance inspections and updates on new development opportunities.

Repeat business is a major part of our business model; Choice Homes has implemented a two-year aftersales communication program that keeps

Your client remains your client. If you would prefer us not to contact your clients with general updates, we can direct all updates to you, the selling agent.

UPDATES WHEN YOU NEED THEM

Every authorised Choice Homes selling agent is provided with a username and password to check the latest stock opportunities and review their clients' stage in the building progress. If you don't already have a login, contact us today to register.

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PAST & PRESENT HIGHEST SELLERS

Nambour Maroochydore

47 12

Caloundra 46

Mackay

40 41 42

31 32

Ipswich 9 38 36

Brisbane

44 NEW

10 33 34

Logan

3 7 6 5 28 27

Sydney

15 19 18 22 24 26

Mackay Brisbane Gold Coast

13 23 M3 20 16 14 19 25 15

Surfers Paradise

Beaudesert Coolangatta

PAST MAJOR ESTATES

CURRENT ESTATES Map Location

Packages From

Yes

Sovereign Estate

2018 - 2019

Camelot

$499,000

Yes

Norman Springs

160

2015 - 2016

Logan

101 Pohlman

2017 - 2018

TBC

Leda Living

800

2015 - 2017

The Meadows

2015 - 2016

Pimpama Village stage 1A & 1B

Madison Park

$415,000

Yes

120

2015 - 2017

Nevada

$415,000

Yes

Foxwell Rise

2014 - 2015

Coomera Grand

109

2012 - 2014

Middleton Park

$415,000

Yes

The Colleges

2002 - 2003

Wildwoods Grove

$415,000

Yes

College Grange

2003

Ipswich

Pine Valley

450

2006 - 2007

Clear Water Estate

2005

Brentwood Forest

$425,000

Yes

Beattie Road

2003

Honeywood

$395,000

Yes

Brygon Mews

2004

Woodlands

$395,000

Yes

Highlands

166

2017 - 2019

Six Mile Creek

$420,000

Yes

Tallagandra Heights

2016 - 2017

2012 - 2015

Honeywood stage 11

2015

Savannah Woods

183

2007 - 2009

1788

202

2009 - 2014

Springfield Lakes

1993 - 2003

Redbank Plains

2003 - 2010

Collingwood Park

121

2005 - 2009

Grandview Estate

2006 - 2009

Avon Street

2007 - 2009

Flinders View

2006 - 2009

The Image

2014 - 2015

Morayfield

100

2005 - 2009

Deception Bay

2003 - 2005

North Lakes

2005 - 2007

Caboolture

2003 - 2005

Oxley Pocket

2005 - 2006

Forest Lake

200

1994 - 2004

Blacks Beach

400

2006 - Current

Royal Sands stage 10

2010 - Current

2005 - 2006

Logan

Beaudesert

Mackay

Scenic Rise stage 12

$425,000

Yes

MPM Property Offices M1

Ipswich

Pimpama

Springwood

MPM property S A L E S & M A N A G E M E N T

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$499,000

Ipswich

North Brisbane

South/West Brisbane

Mackay

Toowoomba Yearling Close

*Data from Choice Homes internal database Landman.

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Gold Coast

Selling Era (Years)

Pimpama Village

Royal Sands stage 10

Packages sold

Gold Coast

Park Ridge Quarter

Map Location

Registered

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FOCUS ON

QUEENSLAND Home to over five million people, Queensland supports over two million jobs and has an economic output of more than $689 billion. The Queensland economy has rapidly expanded over the

According to a wealth of recent data, Queensland is a

past two decades, generally exceeding the national average

hotspot for property investment.

due to strong ongoing population growth, rising property prices, tourism and a resources investment boom and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. The resources sector has seen a huge resurgence, pumping over $1 billion a week into the stateâ€™s economy and employing

CoreLogicâ€™s rental yield figures have found that Queensland suburbs make up 42 of the top 100 best places in the country for rental performance. Thanks to relaxed lending conditions and interest-rate cuts, property price growth is on the horizon for every major city.

Employment growth in Queensland in 2018-19 was at 1.5

The QBE Housing Outlook suggests that Sydney and Melbourne

per cent and is forecast to grow by a further 1.25 per cent

are set to slowly recover from their dramatic downturns, but

over the 2019-20 period.

Brisbane is where savvy buyers should be investing.

Healthcare and social assistance is the largest employer,

The report predicts a huge 20.3 per cent rise in house

followed closely by retail trade and education and training.

prices between now and mid-2022.

over 130,000 workers in the greater Brisbane area.

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BRISBANE Growth is flourishing in the wider Brisbane area, with satellite cities such as Ipswich and Logan taking centre stage.

According to SQM Research, Sydney and Melbourne are forecast to drive Australia’s housing market bounce back this year, though better value can be found in the wider Brisbane region.

Topping out the list in South East Queensland’s population growth is Logan, whose population is expected to jump from 313,800 to 586,000 by 2041.

Wider Brisbane will benefit from the recovery in mining investment, with prices forecast to rise between 3 to 6 per cent.

A combination of affordable property prices, a solid pipeline of development, new infrastructure and its proximity to key employment areas is making Logan a highly desirable place to live.

Suburban job growth, in the centres of the Gold Coast, Logan and Ipswich, have outstripped Brisbane’s city centre in the past decade. With health and education leading the charge in these regions, new statistics by Urban Economics show 86 per cent of jobs in South East Queensland are outside Brisbane’s CBD.

According to the State Statistician’s Office, Logan will house 15 per cent of the state’s predicted population growth. A solid pipeline of residential development is in place to accommodate this population growth.

Managing director of Urban Economics, Kerrianne Meulman, says that key job growth in Queensland will be in health and aged care, followed by education and training.

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LOGAN TO

BRISBANE CORRIDOR The Logan to Brisbane corridor is quickly becoming one of Queensland’s fastestgrowing hotspots - as key markers such as population growth, affordable housing, job allocation and ongoing development align with strong public and private investment. A combination of affordable property prices, a solid pipeline of development, new infrastructure, private investment and proximity to job hubs is making Logan an ideal choice for new residents. The city is one of the key growth regions in South East Queensland, as people are being drawn to the city’s evolving image and growing jobs market. The population is expected to leap to 586,000 from the current 313,800 by 2041. The Queensland Government’s ShapingSEQ plan has dictated that Logan City Council needs to provide 89,000 new dwellings by 2041, the majority of which will be centred

around Park Ridge, Yarrabilba, Greater Flagstone, Meadowbrook, Bahrs Scrub and Greenbank. A solid pipeline of residential development is in place to accommodate this population growth. Given its central geographic location and high proportion of families, Logan is ideally placed for continued growth. The region produces a gross regional product (GRP) of $11.77 billion. Logan’s key industries include healthcare and social assistance, construction, retail trade, education and training, and manufacturing. The population, job growth, number of businesses and the labour force have all

increased, and unemployment has fallen by 2.9 per cent. A lower price-point compared to Brisbane City, growing infrastructure and development are all key contributors to families making the move to the Logan region. Further south, the Yatala Enterprise Area (YEA) is set to provide more than 5,000 jobs and bring more than $1 billion to the local economy once complete. The YEA is a value-adding manufacturing zone - with businesses in food and beverage, construction materials, machinery and equipment, plastic and chemicals, warehousing, transport and distribution. Logan is also emerging as a training centre for nursing and veterinary sciences, as a local university campus, TAFE and hospital work together. Replica hospital wards and veterinary clinics are now being built at Loganlea TAFE campus, as enrolments in the nursing and animal science course swell by up to 19 per cent. A $3.16 million vet sciences and nursing expansion has already begun and will include an imaging suite for animal x-rays, endoscopic examinations, ultrasound and hydro-baths. Gold Coast-based coffee franchise Zaraffa’s Coffee has also made the move north to a new $20 million headquarters, which will ultimately see the business take a brand-new direction.

Founder Kenton Campbell has developed a concept cafe, Kiwanda, next to Zaraffa’s new

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Logan City. The site includes the new Distillery Road Market, a vibrant produce, dining and entertainment precinct, housed in a reclaimed commercial warehouse. The market is expected to open to the public late this year or early in 2021. The $512 million Logan Enhancement Project is now complete. The project included widening sections of the Logan and Gateway Motorways, improving key congestion areas and constructing new southfacing on and off-ramps on the Gateway Motorway at Compton Road. This project is expected to greenlight additional economic potential in the Logan region as well as the business/freight hubs in Brisbane’s west and north. This is forecast to generate approximately $1.2 billion in economic benefits for Queensland over a 30-year period.

It will deliver a safer and more efficient motorway network by relieving local traffic congestion, reducing travel times, and enhancing connectivity with other major road networks. As other South East Queensland hotspots become harder to penetrate, Logan is increasingly becoming the ‘place to watch’, where a mix of affordability, job growth and infrastructure investment is underway. As families push to buy their own property and look outside Brisbane, Logan is a top destination. Logan’s south is set to become a hotbed of activity, with about 70,000 new homes to be built to accommodate population growth. Those areas include Yarrabilba, Greater Flagstone, Park Ridge, Meadowbrook, Bahrs Scrub and Greenbank. Park Ridge, an emerging suburb in Logan’s west, bordered by the Mt Lindesay Highway, will have 12,000 new dwellings and about 30,000 people by 2041. 25

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PARK RIDGE QUARTER

Enjoy a laid-back lifestyle surrounded by your loved ones at our latest premier address - Park Ridge Quarter. At Park Ridge Quarter, family time and recreation are of the utmost importance. Positioned in a leafy green enclave, this residential community is ideal for growing families looking to enjoy an uninterrupted lifestyle in a charming bushland setting.

strong employment opportunities in a high economic growth corridor. The suburb of Park Ridge is set to be transformed with a network of new roads, including road connections and footpaths - to be established between East Beaumount Road and Park Ridge Road. The suburb will have 12,000 new dwellings and about 30,000 people by 2041. A new Woolworths and the upgraded Park Ridge Town Centre are located close by for all your shopping needs, and the refurbished Logan Hospital is just 15 minutes away.

Positioned in a priority development area within Logan, Park Ridge Quarter really is the pinnacle of easy, accessible living.

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The estate is positioned within convenient distance to Brisbane and the Gold Coast, as well as numerous industrial hubs, providing

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MADISON PARK Easy living has a new address. This exciting new residential community is perfectly positioned within Park Ridge, a vibrant and well-connected urban community. Relax and enjoy everything life has to offer right on your doorstep, with a number of schools, shopping and dining options and medical facilities right around the corner. Madison Park is a central piece in a 25-year development plan to create a thriving local community - where everything is designed to support a better lifestyle.

With an abundance of green open spaces and a natural bushland backdrop, Madison Park serves to growing families flocking to this flourishing residential hotspot. In Park Ridge, 34.9% of households are couples with children, with the number of young families and first home buyers only expected to increase over the coming years. Public and private education providers, as well as childcare facilities – are all are within easy reach. The refurbished Logan Hospital is just 15 minutes away, in addition to a new Woolworths and the upgraded Park Ridge Town Centre for your convenience.

Madison Park is within close distance to several city centres and industrial estates, providing strong employment opportunities. Perfectly positioned, Madison Park is within close proximity to the Pacific Motorway and numerous transport systems. It is located just 30 minutes from Brisbane CBD and less than an hour to the Gold Coast’s beautiful beaches. Madison Park is your new premier address – where you can live the lifestyle you long for. ENQUIRE TODAY P 07 5501 3300 E sales@choicehomes.com.au

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THE GOLD COAST From beach-shacks to boom, the Gold Coast is now a bustling metropolitan city with a thriving business and cultural scene. The Gold Coast is a major lifestyle, residential

numerous suburbs, thanks to more people

This ‘golden triangle’ is bordered by the

and employment hub of one of the nation’s

moving to the city for its enviable lifestyle.

Yatala Enterprise Area in the north, the new

House prices in the region are trending

Westfield Coomera to the west and the Gold

upwards, driving solid and sustainable capital

Coast Marine Industry Precinct in the east.

The dynamic city also serves as the epicentre

growth for property owners.

The Yatala Enterprise Area in the north is

of an enormous residential boom in recent

Recent data from CoreLogic shows property

set to provide more than 5,000 local jobs

years - with droves of owner occupiers and

values on the Gold Coast have increased

and bring more than $1 billion to the local

investors attracted to the stunning beaches,

1.9 per cent in the three months prior to

unparalleled lifestyvle offerings, numerous

economy once complete.

November 2019 to $529,112.

fastest-growing regions, South East Queensland.

employment opportunities and access to some of the state’s top-tier education facilities.

The Gold Coast’s waterways are set for some

Some of the city’s brightest residential real

major changes, with the State Government

estate prospects are located in tightly held

confirming a $20 million investment.

By 2045, the city is forecast to reach one

areas of the northern Gold Coast, a parcel

million people, with the biggest growth

of land which has been dubbed the 'golden

Plans have been outlined for dredging the

occurring in Coomera, Pimpama, Surfers

triangle' of employment, affordable housing

Coomera River to unlock superyacht access

Paradise, Southport North and the Upper

and prosperity.

to the Gold Coast Marine Industry Precinct

Coomera-Willowvale areas.

This area is also known as the ‘northern

and a $3 million upgrade for the Sand Bypass Jetty.

Given its central location and high proportion of

growth corridor’ and centres around the

families, children and the overall youthful, the

suburbs of Pimpama and Coomera.

This substantial investment toward future

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’

waterways management will in-turn drive

recent Regional Population Growth 2017-18,

employment opportunities up for northern

On the property front, the Gold Coast market

the suburb of Pimpama was the fastest-growing

Gold Coaster’s.

has seen an impressive sales boom in

region, growing by 29 per cent.

New convenience and retail shopping centres

Gold Coast is ideally placed for continued growth as the city moves from strength-to-strength.

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$800 million in development and over 8,000 new jobs

of the burgeoning population in the area.

1. YATALA ENTERPRISE AREA

The Coomera Town Centre development

Provide more than 5,000 local jobs. Bring more than $1B to the local economy.

has created thousands of jobs and provided

2. PIMPAMA CITY SHOPPING CENTRE

The $100 million Pimpama City Shopping

$100M development. Will create over 400 jobs.

are also delivering amenities to meet the needs

3. WESTFIELD COOMERA $470M development. Will bring over 600 full-time jobs to the area.

4. GOLD COAST MARINE PRECINCT $200M capital injection to expand the Precinct. Will create an extra 2,000 jobs.

unprecedented retail opportunities to the north.

Centre opened its doors in late 2018 and is expected to create more than 400 new jobs. "A two hectare site has been allocated for the upcoming Pimpama train station that will also include a Park and Ride facility rescheduling of the existing bus services in the area,” said Gold Coast developer, shopping centre owner

and former councillor, Mr Norm Rix.

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“The future is very bright for the Pimpama City District Shopping

Covering an area of 1,400km2, the Gold Coast’s boundaries extend

Centre of the Northern region, servicing Coomera, Pimpama, Ormeau and

from just south of Beenleigh to Coolangatta, taking in South Stradbroke

Jacobs Well," he said.

Island and part of Moreton Bay, while extending west to the hinterland of

The new station will reduce existing pressure on Ormeau and

Mount Tamborine and the Lamington and Darlington Ranges.

Coomera train stations and support future growth in the area.

The Gold Coast economy, which produces a Gross Regional Product of

The $56 million Northern Gold Coast Sports and Community Precinct

$35.24 billion, is driven by the tourism and construction industries.

is also set to open this year.

The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games left a lasting legacy

Despite the tightening of bank lending standards across Queensland,

for the city. Approximately $200 million worth of new world-class

there has been an increase in house and land package prices on the

sporting infrastructure was built for the event, and the city continues

Gold Coast – up 5.05 per cent.

to embrace transformative civic projects.

The Gold Coast has come out as a star performer, due to rising

The Gold Coast has a $30 billion infrastructure and development

demand from interstate homeowners and investors.

pipeline scheduled over the next decade, which will continue to create

But it’s the northern Gold Coast that shines the brightest – emerging

new opportunities for entrepreneurs, business owners and investors.

as a rapidly developing residential and tourist hotspot.

Looking south, the $370 million expansion of the Gold Coast Airport has

The population grew significantly in the early 1990s, with the most

begun. The new three-level terminal, including aerobridges, will mark a

rapid growth occurring in the last few years.

significant upgrade to the current terminal. The new terminal will double

Significant residential development has taken place in the area since 2000 including housing, schools and shopping centre developments. The area has seen major growth in the last few years with Pimpama, Coomera, Ormeau and Biggera Waters showing the largest growth of all suburbs on the Gold Coast. Pimpama recorded Queensland’s fastest population growth at 31 per

the floor area of the existing terminal and offer more flexibility for domestic and international services. Stage 3A of the Gold Coast Light Rail will bring the project one step closer to the Airport, with the route linking Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads. The Federal Government has confirmed it will commit the extra funding needed to get Stage 3A of the Gold Coast Light Rail off the ground. Canberra will be contributing the $157 million needed to deliver the

According to Urbis Associate Director Martin Garred, the northern

extension from Broadbeach to Burleigh, taking the government’s total

suburbs will continue to grow until all the greenfield sites are full, with

commitment for the project to $269 million.

demand driven by first home buyers.

$62 million of the funding will also be brought forward, meaning

The northern Gold Coast is ideally located, with close proximity to the

construction will begin early this year. It’s expected to take around

M1, the Yatala Enterprise Area and Brisbane; while also home to a

three years to complete.

variety of schools, making it an ideal choice for young families.

The Federal Government has also confirmed it will bring forward $45

Looking towards the broader Gold Coast region, the city will be at the

million in funding for the Pacific Motorway upgrade from Varsity Lakes

forefront of Queensland's massive population increase.

to Tugun, which is expected to flow through in the next financial year. 33

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CAMELOT IN COOMERA

Camelot in Coomera is the latest residential community located in the very heart of one of the fastest growing residential hotspots in South East Queensland. Its premier location in Coomera makes it the perfect spot for growing families and first home buyers. The area is home to some of the best primary and secondary schools, the Coomera Marine Precinct, Coomera Town Centre and a modern TAFE campus. The $1 billion Coomera Town Centre has now opened its doors to locals and offers some of the northern Gold Coast’s best retail, dining and entertainment options. The centre features over 140 specialty shops, including Woolworths, Coles, Target, Kmart, Myer and a cinema. The centre also includes government and commercial offices, medical facilities, an alfresco dining precinct, and world-class retail, all within close proximity to the existing Coomera Railway Station.

Coomera Railway Station is the primary transport hub of the Northern Gold Coast, providing rapid commuter train services to

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Brisbane in the north and down to Robina and Varsity Lakes in the south. Stage 2 of the Gold Coast Light Rail links the Northern Gold Coast via light rail to the centres of Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Griffith University. The hub and interchange is also serviced by the Gold Coast bus network and links with the three major theme parks – Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild.

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Camelot in Coomera also serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of South Stradbroke Island, the Coomera River, and the Gold Coast’s Broadwater and its sundrenched beaches.

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PIMPAMA VILLAGE

We all seek that special lifestyle - a place that feels right at home, where you can relax, unwind and feel comfortable in your surroundings. Add a mix of family-orientated offerings and a diverse range of contemporary designer homes and you’ve found the perfect place that’s yours to enjoy – Pimpama Village.

Located on the eastern side of the highway, Pimpama Estate provides easy access to Ormeau train station and the M1 Motorway, placing the Gold Coast and Brisbane at your fingertips.

2 min walk to

PIMPAMA CITY SHOPPING CENTRE

Pimpama City Shopping Centre, located just minutes from Pimpama Village, opened its P1-12 private school

Positioned for growth in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest-growing corridors and supported by a number of current upcoming infrastructure upgrades, services and opportunities - Pimpama Village balances lifestyle with investment smarts.

The development boasts a Coles, Aldi, Best

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stunning Gainsborough Greens Golf Course,

Easy access to

The masterplanned Pimpama Village community spans 53 hectares and is built on the old Coulters Farm and surrounded by abundant parklands, just south of Hotham Creek.

surrounded by 230 hectares of natural

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and Less, Zarraffa’s drive-thru, Subway, 24hour service station and 26 specialty stores. Pimpama Village is also close to the

bushland beauty, and the P-12 private school Kings Christian College, which opened a new campus in 2015.

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IPSWICH Located just 31km from the Brisbane CBD and backed by strong economic and demographic underpinnings, Ipswich is now proving a major player as an investment hotspot. A vast array of new roads, transport links and accessible residential communities are opening an important new chapter in the development of Ipswich - Queensland’s fastest-growing city.

Ipswich is family-friendly due to its vibrant retail and community amenities, local employment opportunities and an array of educational and transport infrastructure.

Over the past decade, the number of Ipswich residents has increased by 700 per cent to 200,000 people. The city is forecast to hit 388,000 residents in 2030. The city was recently awarded a major accolade for its astute urban planning for the suburb of Springfield. Springfield was named the state’s most significant urban development project of the past 25 years in the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s awards for excellence. The population of the area is set to double in the next 25 years with residents being provided local jobs, world-class education, a rail line, hospital and a diverse range of lifestyle offerings. Private and Government investment in Ipswich, which includes the $400 million upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway, RAAF Amberley Base expansion, and $150 million Ipswich CBD redevelopment, is further driving demand in this fast-growing region. These infrastructure initiatives, catalysts for job creation and commercial development projects will see exponential value added to property in the surrounding areas over the coming years. The $400 million upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway will reduce congestion and improve safety and travel for over 85,000 motorists each day. It will also support 470 jobs during its complete construction timeline.

Ipswich is recognised as one of Australia’s primary defence regions and is the second largest industry sector in the city.

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I N F R A S T R U C T U R E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T AT A G L A N C E : § $400 million upgrade of the Ipswich Motorway to reduce congestion and improve the road’s flood immunity § Expansion of Amberley RAAF Base § $150 million CBD redevelopment § $24.8 million redevelopment of the Ipswich Turf Club

The RAAF Amberley Base supplies over 5,200 local jobs and $565 million in direct regional expenditure each year.

Across the state, the racing industry is responsible for generating

The expansion of the RAAF Amberley Base is expected to contribute more than $1.2 billion to the local economy, and supply an additional 2,800 defence jobs in the region this year alone.

11,570 jobs.

It will include an events stage, a laneway precinct, new library and new council building. It also will include a dedicated space for a vibrant food, retail and entertainment precinct. The $24.8 million redevelopment of the Ipswich Turf Club is set to turn the club into one of the region’s premier hospitality venues.

In 2017-18 alone, the industry generated $76 million for Ipswich and sustained 640 full-time jobs. The city is taking leaps and strides towards becoming a sprawling metropolitan hub in its own right - thanks to clever urban planning and a clear vision for the future. The 2019 Domain Liveable Brisbane Study’s ranking of greater Brisbane’s most liveable suburbs ranked the city of Ipswich number 36 in its top 260 thanks to its wide-open spaces, access to employment, excellent bus network and access to retail precincts. 41

The long-awaited redevelopment of Ipswich’s CBD began in 2017 and is expected to be completed this year, with the entire central district to undergo a dramatic makeover.

more than $1.5 billion in value to the economy, while sustaining

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PINE MOUNTAIN RESERVE Feel connected to nature with the convenience of city living on your doorstep.

Pine Mountain Reserve is just minutes

Brassall State School, Ipswich Grammar

to MPM's Ipswich office, with several

School, St Joseph’s and West Moreton

education, shopping, dining and medical

Anglican College and the University of

Nestled among the trees in the highly

Ideally positioned in South East Queensland’s

sought-after suburb of Brassall, this stunning

western growth corridor, Ipswich is one of

residential community is surrounded by

the largest employment and industry growth

Reserve - where unparalleled beauty meets

native bushland.

areas in Australia, with residential offerings

urban convenience.

Located on Pine Mountain Road, the estate

strategically located in close proximity to

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PINE MOUNTAIN RESERVE, Brassall is the latest community within the sought-after western growth corridor of Ipswich, located approximately 6 kilometres north west of the Ipswich CBD & 45 kilometres west of the Brisbane CBD.

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MACKAY Mackay is home to a diverse and vibrant community with a wide range of rural and coastal living opportunities. The area is known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear ocean waters – positioned in close proximity to one of the most pristine sections of the Great Barrier Reef. Mackay is truly a premier tourist destination for Australians and international visitors alike. Clocking in at just over an hour’s flight from Brisbane Domestic Airport, Mackay has its best foot forward with growing employment, investment and development opportunities.

The region is also the gateway to the rich coal resources further to the west and is one of the largest sugar-producing zones in Australia. Several new developments are under review or have been approved as part of the revitalisation of Mackay including the Mackay Waterfront PDA, road infrastructure upgrades, Sugar Bowl Mackay and Galilee Basin project. Mackay produces a Gross Regional Product (GRP) of $8.623 billion, 2.47 per cent of Queensland’s Gross State Product (GSP). The city’s key industries include mining services, education, health, aviation, tourism and agriculture.

A buoyant economy and premium lifestyle offerings are just some of the many drawcards encouraging people to live, work and play in the region.

The Mackay Waterfront PDA became effective in May 2018 and covers approximately 172 hectares of centrally located land within the Mackay urban area.

The Mackay Regional Local Government Area is one of the fastest growing in Queensland, with a population of over 125,000.

The PDA establishes an overarching planning framework that will support future development and community outcomes in Mackay.

Recent population growth in the region has been fuelled by a resurgence in agribusiness and other sectors including construction, logistics and tourism.

These include the redevelopment of public spaces along the Pioneer River and Binnington Esplanade waterfronts, establishing a precinct for innovation and

knowledge-based industries and promoting the city centre as a key business hub. The PDA blueprint also accounts for the provision of exciting and activated streets and attractions that will improve the city’s liveability, tourism sector, and investment appeal. Furthermore, on the development front - the Queensland Government has committed $8.8 million towards the revitalisation of Queens Park, a diverse urban parkland, linking the city centre and coastline. The first sod has also been turned on an exciting new park project – the $2.2 million Sugar Bowl Mackay Skate Park. The development is set to provide entertainment and sporting options for the strong youthdemographic in the area. The Sugar Bowl Skatepark is part of the broader $1.5 million Camilleri Street District Park Masterplan, which also includes a youth hub, basketball court, hit-up wall, new public amenities, boardwalk and footpath connectivity – plus additional shelters, BBQ facilities, picnic tables and a dog park. Upcoming infrastructure projects and jobs in mining and related industries are also attracting new residents to the city. A report commissioned by the Greater Whitsunday Council of Mayors has found that several proposed mining and gas projects in the Galilee Basin could generate a total of $3.9 billion for the region over the next 11 years. The three mines include Adani’s Carmichael coal mine, Hancock Galilee's Kevin's Corner Project and the MacMines Austasia China Stone coal mine.

On the agricultural front, the Federal Government has committed $10 million to kick start the Urannah Water Scheme, which will provide a large-scale dam, irrigation precinct and renewable energy through hydro power.

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The scheme would offer water security to the region’s agricultural industry while creating diversity in energy generation.

within the Northern Beaches that will centralise services, creating a more liveable lifestyle in the region’s fastest growing area.

It is set to unlock the potential of 20,000 hectares of agricultural land and could create up to 1,000 jobs.

Mackay is rebuilding its image in a brand-new way with a focus on facilitating and supporting development for the growth, progression and increased liveability of the region.

The region is also set to become an international exporter of Mining Equipment Technical Services (METS), collaborations, innovations, consultation and manufacturing. The Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Mining Equipment Technical Services export hub is currently in development after securing a $353,000 grant from the Federal Government to establish a small and medium enterprises export hub. The Local Buying Foundation and State Government matched the funding, which totalled an investment of $706,840 for a two-stage project over the next three years. This funding will bring more investment and businesses to the region, complementing the current services.

The city is seeking to build sustainable economic growth that will generate employment, diversify the economy and value-add to existing businesses and industry. According to demographer Bernard Salt, the Queensland Government has predicted the Mackay region’s population will hit 198,000 by 2030, with the forecast showing confidence in the region. The Mackay region also enjoyed a four per cent boost in small business in 2018, three times the national growth average. Through targeted development including the Mackay Waterfront PDA, major industry development, aged care and retirement living, and tourism, Mackay’s residential market has improved significantly.

The Federal Government has also pledged to contribute $6.5 million towards the delivery of the Northern Beaches Community Hub.

According to Hotspotting’s Terry Ryder, the number of growth markets in regional Queensland is rising – helped by recovery in resources-related regional centres - with Mackay now the most upwardly-mobile market.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson has welcomed the pledge for half the funding of the $15 million project, which will create a ‘high street’

The city has rising demand coupled with much lower vacancy rates, with numerous suburbs showing good price growth.

I N F R A S T R U C T U R E A N D D E V E L O P M E N T AT A G L A N C E : § $2.2 million Sugar Bowl skate park § $1.5 million Camilleri Street District Park Masterplan § $3.9 billion in mining projects § $10 million Urannah Water Scheme § $706,840 Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday Mining Equipment Technical Services export hub

§ $6.5 million Northern Beaches Community Hub

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ROYAL SANDS

To many, living in a beachside

Living in a tropical haven with natural

community is synonymous with the

parklands on one side and beaches on the

‘Australian dream’.

other - you’ll feel like you’re a world away

opportunity to make the seachange you’ve

Major shopping centres, doctors, primary

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always dreamed about.

and secondary schools, both private and

5 mins

Royal Sands is Mackay’s favourite land estate, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime

The Royal Sands estate is a masterplanned seaside address, seamlessly integrated with the natural surrounds. This well-planned estate will allow you to spend less time in your car - and more time with your feet planted in the sand. Royal Sands is a short, five-minute

from the hustle and bustle, but with an abundance of amenities close by.

public, are all within close proximity, which is made all the more pleasant with new roads and infrastructure. Soak up the enviable lifestyle at Royal Sands – surrounded by elegant parklands

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www.royalsands.com.au Royal Sands is Mackay’s favourite land estate, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the sea change you’ve always dreamed of having. Mackay is a picturesque regional city set on the Pacific Ocean amidst lush sugar cane farms and straddling the turquoise blue Pioneer River.

Australians are searching for a sea change to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and there are few better places than Mackay to make a new start. It's these great qualities that made Mackay the inaugural Wotif Town of the year. Locals know that it's a hidden gem, but it won't be hidden for long.

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2019 PIA AWARDS

We are delighted to announce the winners and finalists of the 2019 Property Investors Awards! As a celebration of the services that are integral to successful property investment, these awards recognise some of Australiaâ€™s leading property professionals

2019 JUDGES

Peter Brewer

President, Real Estate Institute of Queensland

Damian Collins President, Real Estate Institute of WA

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Nerida Conisbee Chief economist, REA Group

Kylie Davis

Board member, Property Investment Professionals of Australia

Adrian Kelly

President, Real Estate Institute of Australia

Ben Kingsley

Chairman, Property Investors Council of Australia

HERE’S THE THING about building a property portfolio and having success as an investor: you can’t do it on your own. The wealthiest real estate owners know that you can’t know everything yourself, so to achieve the best results you have to assemble a team of the best operators around you. Earlier this year, Your Investment Property invited nominations for the second annual Property Investors Awards, which shine the spotlight on the best in the business. The categories include agents, brokers, advisors, property managers, stylists and other specialist professions adjacent to real estate, all of whom help property buyers navigate the complex waters of investment. Businesses were invited to submit entries directly, and our independent panel of judges – comprised of respected industry experts – were tasked with the tough job of reviewing these entries to come up with our shortlist and ultimate winners. The Property Investors Awards seek to establish a benchmark for excellence in the industry, allowing investors to reference Australia’s top performers and what they’re doing right. And now, we are proud to present the finalists and winners of the 2019 Property Investors Awards. Congratulations to everyone celebrated on the following pages!

Michael Kumm

President, Real Estate Institute of the ACT

Nicola McDougall

Director, Bricks and Mortar Media

Melanie Mingas

Editor, Australian Broker magazine

CATEGORIES There are eight categories of awards, recognising the range of talent across the industry

BUYER’S AGENT SERVICES

DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS

MORTGAGE BROKERAGE

PROPERTY ADVISORS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PROPERTY STYLISTS

RENOVATION SERVICES

TAX AND DEPRECIATION SERVICES

Rebecca Pike

Editor, Mortgage Professional Australia magazine

Leanne Pilkington President, Real Estate Institute of NSW

Brett Roenfeldt President, Real Estate Institute of SA

Robyn Waters

President, Real Estate Institute of Victoria

BUILDER/DEVELOPER WINNER:

CHOICE HOMES

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C I F F YIP O D E D I V O R P TO BE

Over a quarter of a century ago, plumber Steve Knight and his wife Gillian, a nurse, incorporated Choice Homes as a family business on the Gold Coast. In their first year, they operated from their home garage and built three properties with 15 subcontractors. Today, the thriving business oversees the construction of hundreds of homes every year under the guidance of CEO Troy Knight, Steve and Gillian’s son. This year, Choice Homes marked 26 successful years in the industry, servicing the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane, Ipswich and Beaudesert markets, as well as the major resource industry hub of Mackay. It is this longevity in the building game that helped their entry stand out from the pack. “Choice Homes’ growth has been evidenced by the number of house builds across our locations, which sees us completing an average new home every day of the week, Monday to Friday,” says Ben Peasley, marketing manager at Choice Homes.

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“We now build all homes with a seven-star energy rating and have introduced a solar scheme; this is a major innovation that represents a joint initiative with SunYield by Stoddart Group and puts a 6.5kW PV system on a Choice Home, integrated with a smart switchboard, app and billing system that replaces the power meter. The landlord can either sell energy direct to the tenant, or, if the tenant opts out, sell the solar power back into the grid.” It is innovations such as this that give the business a competitive edge. As it stands, the scheme generates an average of $25 per week of electricity income ($1,300 per year) for the investor, while tenants can expect to see annual savings of around $275. “We place a great deal of emphasis on product innovation and communication,” Peasley says, “and that in turn has helped drive consistent sales and repeat business.” No wonder our judges were impressed!

JUDGE’S COMMENT “The Choice Group of Companies has become a success story in its own right, whilst bolstering client service and satisfaction” Michael Kumm Real Estate Institute of the ACT

BUYER’S CHECKLIST Below is a helpful checklist to ensure you don’t miss anything during the purchase process: TASK

COMPLETED

Insure the property immediatley Pay your deposit Any deposits must be paid within the specified time frames. Failure to do so places you in breach of contract. If you have paid your deposit by Direct Deposit or Internet Transfer, please email admin@mpmproperty.com.au to ensure your payment is allocated to the correct sales ledger.

Fulfil your conditions This includes applying for Finance or performing a Building and Pest Inspection. These are “time-sensitive” conditions and, like the deposit, should be attended to within the specified time frames as listed on the contract.

Complete all legal documentation When all the conditions have been satisfied, the contract is said to be “unconditional”. Now you simply wait and your Solicitor will be in touch from time to time regarding certain documents you have to sign. The solicitor will also perform searches on the property etc on your behalf.

Once the contract is unconditional, don’t forget to: TASK

COMPLETED

Terminate any rental lease you might be involved in. Make arrangements to move your furniture. Start notifying your friends, family and the various companies with whom you deal with about your intended address change Notify Australia Post and organise a mail redirection if required Organise the transfer / connection of your phone, electricity and/or gas accounts for your new supply Book your pre-settlement inspection with your agent during the week before settlement to ensure the home is in the same condition as the day you bought it. Confirm the expected settlement time for your property with your solicitor

On settlement day, the keys will be available in the MPM Office once we are notified by both solicitors that settlement has taken place. We must have both copies of these documents on hand before we can legally release the keys, which we will follow up as quickly as possible for you. We Hope You Enjoy Your New Property!

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Published on Jan 16, 2020

Urban Appeal 6 by Choice Homes

Welcome to the sixth edition of Urban Appeal - Choice Homes’ annual magazine, which highlights our many investment opportunities in resident...

Urban Appeal 6 by Choice Homes

Published on Jan 16, 2020

Welcome to the sixth edition of Urban Appeal - Choice Homes’ annual magazine, which highlights our many investment opportunities in resident...

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