As a nation, we are facing unprecedented societal and economic challenges, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. The potential likelihood of historically significant levels of unemployment and low wage growth across all sectors, coupled with an overwhelming deficit, has spurred uncertainty across the property market.
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The beginning of a new year can feel like a great time to set goals, we have a whole year in front of us and we’re ready to start something new. By taking the time to have a break and relax, we regain energy, and it opens our minds to new possibilities. We all love the feeling of a fresh start, but often we create unachievable resolutions that ruin that ‘new year, new you’ feeling before the month of January is up.
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The Victorian government’s budget stimulus announced in November provides significant support for affordable and social housing and illustrates how build to rent can play an important role in addressing the current deficit. We believe every Australian deserves access to an affordable, well-designed home and with over 100,000 people on the public housing waiting list alone, the government’s support is a step in the right direction.
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We have experienced extensive growth even through our lockdown due to COVID-19, with 15 new staff appointed since March 2020, growing our team to 36. Key appointments have been made across Development, Operations, Marketing & Commitments, Communications, Community Engagement, Partnerships, Finance, Placemaking & Experience, and Publishing divisions.
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Strengthening our position as innovators in mixed-income housing, we have formed a Board of Directors, with Angela Emslie appointed as Independent Chairperson. Five prominent Australian business leaders with diverse experience spanning property, superannuation, responsible investment, banking, finance, aged care and not-for-profits have been appointed.
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We all know this time of year can get a bit expensive, and this year has had its own additional challenges. While the festive season might be the furthest thing from our minds, now is the time to start planning for it. Assemble’s financial coach, Sarah Matzouranis, shares her top 10 tips to help you
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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.
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Assemble will be offering resident services which are designed to make residents’ lives more convenient, enjoyable and cost effective. Part of these services is our bulk-buying initiatives where we will be partnering with companies to leverage economies of scales within our buildings, in order to offer products and services at a reduced rate to residents. Our goal is to ultimately reduce our residents’ cost of living, so that living in an Assemble apartment is more cost-effective than living elsewhere.
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Sophie is focused on the intersecting worlds of art, design, architecture and emerging technologies, and how they provoke new ideas for living together. She has studied social design at Design Academy Eindhoven, which instilled in her the accountability and responsibility design holds in the built and digital environment.
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We are deeply invested in making home ownership financially accessible and supporting our residents wherever possible. For the launch of our new project 15 Thompson St, residents will only need to pay one month’s bond instead of a three-month bond. Providing them with more stability and flexibility.
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Nathan and Dani are here to help! Do you have questions about the Assemble Model or 15 Thompson St? Our commitments team are here to guide you through the application process and help you find a home to suit your needs.
Reach out via [email protected] or call us on 0413 059 304 or 0422 150 654
We’ve collaborated with the incredible Maya Ish-Shalom who has illustrated life living at the next project to be delivered under the Assemble Model!
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