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Australia’s largest superannuation fund has taken a 25 per cent share in the company and will have the opportunity to invest in Assemble Communities’ pipeline of projects. This investment will enable us to grow our innovative ‘rent with the option to buy’ property portfolio, known as the Assemble Model, which addresses housing affordability and access to homeownership. Over time, the investment will support us to deliver build to rent assets.

Our financial coach, Sarah Matzouranis, sat down with Frankie a few weeks ago and gave a sneak peek into some tips & strategies that she’ll be using with our residents to help them realise their home ownership goals.

We recently collaborated with Luke Ryan from Smith Journal for a piece on 5 alternative housing models across the globe, including co-operative housing in Europe, German zelfbuow or Baugruppe models and the local Murundaka Cohousing Community in Melbourne’s northeast.

Our managing director, Kris Daff, recently shared some insights into the Assemble Model, including how it differentiates from ‘rent-to-buy’ schemes, with Poppy Johnston from The Fifth Estate.

“Our design team is very focused on designing for a ‘full life’ on a small footprint in an apartment that’s affordable.” – Kris Daff, Managing Director of Assemble.

“Huge interest in apartment complex that allows you to try before you buy.” Rachel Clayton and Mark Smith for the Moonee Valley Leader.

“Thousands of people have joined the waiting list for a unique apartment complex in Melbourne’s north where people rent first and buy later. It’s so popular, a second project has been launched — here’s how you sign up.” Rachel Clayton and Mark Smith.

“With an extensive property development career behind him, Kris Daff now operates as the managing director of two progressive and conscientious firms…”