News & FAQ - Jade Apartments

Display Suite

Corner of Gundaroo Drive and Gribble Street,
Gungahlin

Click here for a 3d tour of the display suite featuring a 3d model, a full sized kitchen and bathroom.

Opening Times

Tuesday 4pm to 5.30pm
Thursday 4pm to 5.30pm
Saturday 12pm to 4pm
Sunday 10am to 4pm

To view by appointment contact Marcus Allesch on 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au

the latest on Jade

Level 3

The concrete has been poured to level 2, and builders are now preparing level 3. Work all going to schedule on site at Jade!

Property market showing good signs of recovery

The latest ABS figures show the number of owner/occupier and investor loans increased in July. The value of home loans being taken out is also on the way up. Read full article.

Latest photo of Jade

Construction continues to go well on site at Jade. The builders are now preparing to pour the concrete to level 2.

Gungahlin Cinema update

New plans are to be lodged in September 2019 for the Gungahlin Cinema complex, which is expected to take 18 months to construct after approval. Read the full article.

Latest photo from Jade site

Here is the latest photo from the Jade construction site. Builders are preparing for construction on Level 1.

10% increase tipped for Canberra house & unit prices

A new Deloitte report forecasts a 10% increase in house and unit prices in the ACT over the next three years. Read article,

Canberra house prices on the way up in 2020

Domain analysts are tipping house prices in Canberra will increase next year, meaning that prospective property purchasers need to consider buying right now. Click here to read the full article.

Basement levels complete

Next week we will reach a significant construction milestone at Jade. Concrete will be poured to the ground level! From that point, we shall start to see the building rise quite quickly.

Lending criteria set to ease on home loans

Australia’s banking regulator APRA has announced plans to relax the assessment rate for home loans. Read the full story here.

Canberra’s light rail now up and running

The Gungahlin to Canberra City light rail project has now officially opened. Read more.

The latest photo from the Jade site

Construction continues to progress really well at Jade. Here is the latest pic taken on site this morning.

Canberra has second fastest population growth in the nation

The population of Canberra has just “sprinted past” 420,000 according to the Canberra Times. The latest ABS figures showed that Canberra’s population grew by 8935 in a 12 month period which represents a 2.2% increase. Read the full article here.

First slab pour at Jade

Big milestone on site at Jade today! The first concrete slab has been poured to basement level 3.

Jade is the pick of Gungahlin!

Allhomes select Jade Gungahlin as their most anticipated development in the Gungahlin region. Read the article.

Construction update

The basement is getting deeper! The builders are back on the job after the Christmas break and continuing to dig out the basement levels.

Canberra house & unit prices tipped to continue to increase in 2019

Canberra looks to defy the national downturn in 2019, with house prices predicted to increase by 6.1% and unit prices to increase by 3.3% thanks to a strong local economy. Click here to read the full article.

Construction update

Digging continues on the basement level at Jade.

28 sold in first weekend

It has been a very successful weekend at Jade Gungahlin with 28 properties selling in the first weekend of release. We are very happy with the response, and thanks to everyone for the great feedback.

Construction has commenced

Construction is now well under way on site at Jade Gungahlin. Watch this space, the Jade facebook page and instagram for regular updates.

Jade ticks all the boxes

When choosing an apartment to buy there are a few things to look out for that will ensure you not only buy a lovely home, but a smart investment as well. Read more.

House prices surge in Gungahlin

Domain data’s latest figures show house prices in Gungahlin have risen 12.1% over the past 12 months. Unit prices also rose by a healthy 5.2% over the same period. Read the full allhomes article here.

Light rail update

All 14 of Canberra’s new light rail vehicles have now arrived! (Photo courtesy of John Holland)

They are currently undergoing testing in preparation for being put into service by the end of 2018. Keep up to date with the Canberra Metro Light Rail project by clicking here.

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FAQs

Is there a display suite?

Yes, there is a display suite located on-site on the corner of Gundaroo Drive and Gribble Street in the Gungahlin Town Centre. Here you can view inclusions, products, selection boards, a showcase kitchen and bathroom, and a complete scale model of the Jade development. Click here for a 3d tour of the display suite.

This week the display suite will be open on Tuesday and Thursday 4pm to 5.30pm & Saturday 12pm to 4pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm. To view by appointment contact Marcus Allesch on 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au
How do I purchase a home at Jade?

Click here to go to the How to Purchase page of the Jade website.
What is the deposit required?

$1000 deposit is required when signing the contract. 5% of the purchase price, less the $1000 already paid, is required within 21 days. Please note no other money is due until completion. Here is a link to the “How to Purchase” page of the Jade website which describes the sale process and provides you with an online form to fill out to purchase a home at Jade.
Are payment plans for your deposit available?

Yes. Contact us for more information.
I am an investor. Where can I find information on Jade as an investment?

Click here to view the Investor Benefits document.
Will deposit bonds or bank guarantees be accepted?

Yes, for 10% of purchase price.
Are quality floor coverings included?

Yes.
Are all windows and glass sliding doors double glazed?

Yes. Refer to EER.
Can we make changes to the inclusions and colour boards?

Possibly, at the discretion of the builder/developer.
Is the National Broadband Network available?

Yes
Jade will have an on-site building manager.

The building manager will have duties that relate to the common areas of the development such as organisation of essential trades and preventative maintenance services, reporting of issues requiring attention and quality control of regular service providers (eg cleaners).
Jade will feature state of the art software for residents/body corp communication.

Residents at Jade will have access to the Building Link portal to report issues that require attention and this also works as a general resident communication portal.
Has construction at Jade commenced?

Yes.
When will construction be completed?

We expect construction to be completed in mid 2020.
Who is building Jade?

Jade will be built by well known Canberra builder, Core Building Group. Our sales staff will be happy to show you examples of past quality residential developments that have been built by Core.
What other developments have POD Projects Group completed?

POD has already successfully delivered over 1000 residential and commercial properties throughout Canberra. Click here to see our past projects.

Privacy

POD Projects Group Pty Ltd ACN 086 681 487 (“POD Projects Group”, “us” or “we”) is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) including the National Privacy Principles. We respect the privacy of your personal information and treat it in accordance with this statement. If you have any concerns or would like to access your personal information that we hold, please contact: Paul O’Donnell

POD Projects Group Pty Ltd
55 Strayleaf Crescent
GUNGAHLIN ACT 2912
PHONE: 02 6262 2525
EMAIL: paul@podprojectsgroup.com.au

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We may use your personal information to deliver services you have requested (for example, responding to an inquiry for information concerning a property). We may also use your personal information to send you periodic mailings containing information on new services and upcoming events which may interest you. If at any stage you decide that you do not wish to receive such material, please let us know by following the Opt-Out procedure below and we will ensure that your name is removed from our contact list.

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In order to deliver our services to you, we disclose your personal information to the builder associated with the property you are purchasing, or business partner who is best positioned to assist with your particular request. In doing so, we authorise these operators to use your personal information in the ways described above. They will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Statements accessible through their websites. Other than as stated in this Statement, we do not rent, sell or otherwise disclose your personal information to other companies or organisations without your prior consent.

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In each direct marketing or promotional communication with you, we will advise you how to notify us if you do not wish to receive any further communications from us. If our correspondence is in the form of an e-mail, we will attach simple instructions on how you can unsubscribe from our mailing list. In any event you can opt-out from receiving marketing or promotional material from us by e-mailing paul@podprojectsgroup.com.au or by contacting us by mail or telephone and asking to be removed from our mailing list. You should note that by opting out of our mailing list, you will not automatically be removed from the mailing lists of our members or business partners to whom we have forwarded your personal information because we do not have control over those mailing lists. If you no longer wish to receive material from the relevant business partner to whom we have forwarded your personal information, please follow their own Opt-Out procedure as described on their website or in their marketing material.

Access to your personal information

You can find out what personal information we have about you, and amend or update your personal information, by e-mailing us at paul@podprojectsgroup.com.au or by telephoning us (contact details are provided at the beginning of this Statement).

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We reserve the right to amend or update this Statement so long as no change or amendment has a retrospective detrimental affect to your privacy rights. If we do change this Statement, we will post any changes on this page 14 days prior to those changes taking effect.

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