FAQ & NEWS - Jade Apartments

Display Suite

Corner of Gundaroo Drive and Gribble Street,
Gungahlin

View virtual tours from the comfort of your home!
Click here to view a selection of virtual tours of the display apartments and the display suite.

Display suite and display apartments are now available for viewing
on Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 4pm and Tuesday & Thursday between 4pm and 5pm.
Appointments are also available on other days and times.
Contact Marcus Allesch on 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au
to book an appointment.

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, a showcase kitchen and bathroom, and a complete scale model of the Jade Gungahlin development. Click here for a virtual tour of the display suite.

We also have display apartments available to view so you can see the finished product (see next question).

Display suite and display apartments are now available for viewing on Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 4pm and Tuesday & Thursday 4pm to 5pm. Appointments are also available on other days and times. Contact Marcus Allesch on 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.
Are there display apartments ready for viewing?

Yes. Display suite and display apartments are now available for viewing on Saturday & Sunday between 10am and 4pm and Tuesday & Thursday 4pm to 5pm. Appointments are also available on other days and times. Contact Marcus Allesch on 0424 409 873 or marcus@podprojectsgroup.com.au to book an appointment.
Can I see a virtual tour of the Jade development?

Yes. View virtual tours from the comfort of your home!
Click here to view a selection of virtual tours of the display apartments and the display suite.
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.
Will Broadband be available?

Yes. The building will be provided with high speed fibre connection. (Retail service provider, connection and subscription fees payable by owner.)
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 approximately September this year.
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 nearly 1500 residential and commercial properties throughout Canberra. Click here to see our past projects.

the latest on Jade

Construction reaches top floor

Construction has now topped out at level 14 at Jade! In the photo above, the front half closest to the lake will soon be the rooftop garden area.

Gungahlin enjoying high population growth

Affordable homes, carefully planned infrastructure and an enjoyable lifestyle are all contributing to make Gungahlin one of the highest growth corridors in the country. Read more.

POD purchases prime land in Gungahlin

POD Projects Group has recently purchased a prime block of land of nearly 12,000m2 in the heart of the Gungahlin Town Centre. This is our biggest land acquisition to date and proves our continued commitment to the Gungahlin region. We live in Gungahlin, our office is based in Gungahlin, and we have been involved in buying and selling properties in Gungahlin for over 25 years. We believe in the future of this region and contributing to its development. Watch this space for news on our new Gungahlin development!

Canberra in best position to come out on top after COVID-19

High levels of Government employment in the nation’s capital could position it well in regards to property sales during the COVID pandemic. Read full article here.

Jade display apartment – Penthouse

Click here to view the “walk through” video of the Penthouse display apartment.

Jade display apartment – 3 bedroom ensuite

Click here to view the “walk through” video for the 3 bedroom ensuite display apartment.

Jade display apartment – 2 bedroom ensuite

Click here to view a “walk through” video of the 2 bedroom ensuite display apartment

Jade display suite video

Have a wander through the Jade display suite from the comfort of your home https://living-media.captur3d.io/view/living-media/jade-display-suite-gungahlin

Construction update

Today concrete was poured to Level 11 South Tower, whilst builders prep the North Tower for a concrete pour to Level 12.

Construction update

The builders have just poured the concrete slab to Level 10 South today! We are on track to have construction finished around the middle of this year.

Display apartments now open

You can now walk through a finished apartment to see first hand the quality of the homes available to purchase at Jade. Viewings are strictly by appointment so contact Marcus on 0424 409 873 to make yours today.

The latest plans for the Gungahlin Cinema

The latest Development Application for the long awaited Gungahlin Cinema has been released. The project is expected to increase demand for properties in the Gungahlin region. Read the full article here.

Jade Penthouse video

View video walk through of the Jade penthouse.

Jade 3 bedroom ensuite video

Click here to view a “walk through” video of the three bedroom display apartment at Jade.

Jade 2 bed ensuite video

Click here to see a “walk through” video of the 2 bedroom ensuite display apartment at Jade.

Property prices are on the rise

Australian property prices are on the way back up. Domain’s latest house price report shows quarterly house prices recording the strongest growth in 3 years, and unit prices recording the strongest quarterly growth in 5 years. Read the full article.

Jade construction update – Level 8

Higher and higher! Builders are now preparing to pour concrete for level 8. Still on track for construction to finish in the middle of THIS YEAR !!

Jade construction update

Pouring concrete to the north slab on Level 7

National property values surge

The National Property Index has recorded its fifth consecutive monthly increase and its largest monthly jump in 16 years. Read the full article here.

Unique position

This aerial photo shows the location of the Jade site and it’s proximity to Yerrabi Pond. These apartments will have stunning water and mountain views! Construction is on track to finish mid 2020.

Level 4

Showing off Jade’s superb location overlooking Yerrabi. Builders are now preparing to pour concrete to Level 4!

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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