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Make Ventures Acquires $40m Preston Site for Assemble Portfolio

We are set to expand our Build to Rent portfolio with our parent company Make Ventures (MAKE) acquiring the current Preston Toyota site for $40 million from McMillan Property Group. Situated on 1.6ha, the landholding comprises 687-717 High St, 19 Regent St and 58-60 William St, Preston. It will be transformed into a significant mixed-use

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15 Thompson St. Kensington

Construction of 15 Thompson St. Kensington to commence in April 2022

We’re excited to announce that we have secured planning approval of our 199-apartment Build to Rent to Own development, 15 Thompson St, Kensington with construction firm Hacer awarded the contract to deliver the project. Australia’s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, will invest in the project that provides a pathway to home ownership for moderate-income buyers. AustralianSuper

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Residents share their thoughts on the Assemble Financial Coaching Program

As part of the Assemble Futures program, Assemble provides all residents with free financial coaching and support, from the time they sign their lease and throughout the rental period. The Financial Coaching Program is designed to help residents improve financial literacy and wellbeing and sets them on the path to owning their own home. Assemble’s

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Construction progress at 393 Macaulay Rd, Kensington

Things are moving forward on-site, with plastering completed up to level six and painting underway throughout. The lifts are now up and running, and kitchens and bathrooms are taking shape on levels one to three. Up on the rooftop, the heating and cooling utilities are in place, as well as the hot water service.  

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Meet Maddie, our Community Communications Coordinator

After spending the past few years as Content and Program Producer with our bi-annual print publication, Assemble Papers, Maddie joins our Community team as a Communications Coordinator. In her new role, Maddie will be working with residents to build community connections and support them in their home ownership journey. Our resident Kiwi is also a

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Meet our Relationships Manager, Justine Boland

As Relationships Manager, Justine is responsible for developing relationships with customers and supporting them to find their ideal home within an Assemble community. An exceptional sales professional, Justine enjoys providing exceptional outcomes for people seeking home ownership. Read our Q&A with Justine:   Why did you decide to join our team? I was inspired by

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Homeownership: providing security in retirement 

As the property market continues to climb, the ability for people living on moderate to low incomes to achieve homeownership becomes increasingly out of reach, especially for older single women, single parents and key workers.  According to the Australian Human Rights Commission, older women—those aged 55 and over— are the fastest-growing cohort of homeless Australians,

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Rob Moffatt joins as Project Director

Joining our Design & Construct team is Rob Moffatt as Project Director. We sat down with Rob who shared his thoughts on joining the team and ensuring sustainability is at the fore in the design delivery of our future key projects. Why did you decide to join the Assemble team? I am passionate about delivering

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