Western Australia’s apartment sales and management specialist

Just weeks before M/28 Apartments by Match on South Terrace is complete and becomes ‘move in ready’, two luxury apartments have been made available in a complex that ‘sold out’ within months of release.

M/28 is a mixed-use building comprising of just 20 boutique apartments on the popular South Terrace coffee strip. The building is deliberately designed to present as understated with naturally inspired materials and palette, which take inspiration from the Fremantle culture and nearby heritage-listed community hot-spot, The Local.

Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of Match parent company M/Group, said the decision to release the remaining two apartments was not originally planned by the company, but provides new opportunities for those wanting to live in arguably Fremantle’s most cosmopolitan location.

“The apartments attracted overwhelming interest when we released them. It was clear that the opportunity to live in such beautifully designed apartments in the heart of Fremantle’s busy café strip was extremely attractive,” he said.

“No doubt there were many disappointed parties who missed out on securing an apartment in this tightly held location, which makes the current release an even more exciting prospect for many.”

The apartments have been designed in collaboration with respected and award-winning architects David Barr Architects and Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects.

Every design detail has been considered to deliver an understated and functional design statement that reflects contemporary coastal living with high quality finishes, such as timber, engineered stone benchtops and concrete-porcelain tiles. The apartments also achieve a comparable 4-star Green Star rating; an aspect sighted as extremely important to people living in the area.

M/28’s exterior façade continues the natural theme which incorporate timber screens. This feature is reflected in the lobby with timber ceilings and concrete-look finishes.

The property also includes commercial sites on the ground floor, offering a potential ‘live and work’ option with an extremely visible South Terrace street frontage.

“The release of the last two apartments at M/28 by Match and availability of commercial space on the ground floor opens a lot of doors for those who really want to embed themselves into the Fremantle culture,” Mr Clark continued.

“This new release is without question a highly attractive proposition that is unlikely to last very long.”

The site falls within the development zone approved for a street upgrade and revitalisation by the City of Fremantle. This includes additional trees, landscaping and upgrade to footpaths between South Street and Douro Road.

M/28 by Match is due for completion in June, and is open for viewing now.

For more information visit www.m28apartments.com.au or contact 0432 660 066.

Boutique property conglomerate, M/Group, has taken its next strategic step towards providing a fully integrated-service model that supports its work in the apartment sector; a sector it cut its teeth on some 17 years ago.

The company’s recent move into new West Leederville premises has consolidated an offering that includes fund management, apartment development, construction, maintenance, sales and an emerging dominance as Perth’s only apartment specific management and leasing specialists with M/Property.

M/Group Managing Director, Mr Lloyd Clark, said he is particularly excited about the growth of M/Property and the proposition it presents to apartment investors.

“We have worked in the apartment market long enough to know that the sector’s leasing and management demands are extremely different to that of a tradition stand-alone suburban house,” he said.

“Not many would send their car to a boat mechanic, so we figured why would they entrust an investment apartment to a company that does not have an intimate understanding of the product type. The success of M/Property is testament that this notion holds merit in the Perth marketplace.”

M/Property currently manages over 600 apartments making it one of the largest and only specialist apartment management leasing companies in the State. It has a dedicated leasing team, which is unique in the marketplace, reflecting in a vacancy rate well under the current REIWA industry average.

Further, its success has been achieved over the last four years in an environment where the emerging online ‘do-it-yourself’ portfolio is an option. The company is looking to grow its business organically, however, is open to acquisitions from other business operations that recognise the specialist nature of the apartment market.

“Some of our clients had previously explored online service models and soon realise that the process of leasing and management is more complex than expected,” said Senior Property Manager, Tammy Smith.

“M/Property’s success has been a result of good old-fashioned service, backed by the latest technology, software systems and resources. Our clients get access to an in-house 24/7 maintenance service that is trusted by Government, universities and top corporates.”

Mr Clark believes M/Group’s integrated service model ensures its Property Management division has full control over the apartment pipeline.

“Having an inhouse construction and maintenance team is critical to the management of quality control and providing a high standard of outcomes for our clients,” he continued.

“This is particularly pertinent for apartment owners who want to protect their investment and ensure that the people building the complex are also the ones maintaining it.”

M/Group subsidiary, M/Construction is independently engaged by organisations such Curtin University, Programmed and a number of local and State Government agencies for maintenance services and minor works projects.

For more information on M/Property services visit www.mproperty.com.au.

The boutique introduction of 16 exclusive beachside terrace homes is filling a gap for people looking to acquire full ownership of striking low-maintenance architecture within metres of the beach.

M/31 Terrace Homes by Match is located just 4km from Fremantle within Landcorp’s Shoreline coastal masterplan development at North Coogee.

The terrace homes are meticulously designed by award-winning architectural firm, Cameron Chisholm Nicol, and offer full ownership of both home and land title.

Mr Lloyd Clark, Managing Director of M/Group, parent company of Match, said the terrace home designs are in keeping with Landcorp’s vision to create an environment that delivers something distinctive for the emerging coastal market.

“M/31 Terrace Homes by Match draws inspiration from the surrounding native landscape, with Tuart and Sheoak trees, sand and limestone. However, each residence offers so much more than a stunning façade and interiors,” he said.

“When you acquire an M/31 Terrace Home by Match, you actually take full ownership of the entire beachside property. You can lock up and leave, or simply enjoy a great lifestyle living on the beach, just a short drive to Fremantle. It’s an emerging community environment that is stacked with capital growth potential.”

LandCorp’s new Shoreline precinct is a secure coastal environment with extensive parkland and landscaping. The terrace homes are centrally located within the precinct, and plans are in place for a beachside plaza with shops, cafés and restaurants.

The well-appointed three-bedroom terrace homes include open plan layouts that integrate indoor and outdoor living and offer complete customisation internally. Each home comes with, a double carport, access to a common ‘mews’ area, and is architecturally designed to maximise light, space and breeze.

Construction of the properties will be subject to a streamlined process involving the engagement of Match’s sister company M/Construction. This provides the owner with a high level of quality assurance throughout the building process backed by a strong track record and body of work that includes bespoke homes.

“Match is renowned for taking cues from the environment to develop properties people want to live in. Our internal development model ensures we delivery on this promise and that each residence is of the highest quality,” Mr Clark continued.

“M/31 Terrace Homes by Match introduces beautiful living spaces in a central and highly desirable location. The potential for growth in this coastal region cannot be understated, and the limited number of homes available make the proposition even more attractive.

The first release of just five lots of these three-bedroom M/31 Terrace Homes by Match are affordably priced from $585,000. Titles are scheduled to be issued in March 2018 with construction immediately following.

More information can be found at m31terracehomes.com.au or contact an experienced Match Sales Consultant on 0432 660 066.