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Off the Plan Pays a Dime in Completion

The completion of Match’s boutique apartment development “Dime Apartments” in Mount Lawley has represented enormous increases for the ‘off the plan’ purchaser who is only now paying market price set almost two years ago.

In 2006, when the Dime project was released, one bedroom apartments sold for $280k and two-bedroom apartments were in the mid $300k.  

While buyers were only required to pay a small deposit to secure an apartment, today they are finalising their transaction on properties now worth around $420k and $600k respectively.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said this is the key benefit of buying off the plan and the kind of result that is likely for well positioned and uniquely designed projects.

“Dime is just one of the many of our projects that have provided excellent returns to people who hadn’t had to pay for the property before starting to reap the rewards,” he said.

“Imagine how easy it is to secure finance on a property already worth double its original value.  It is a concept that has attracted a following of investors to our company because people know we can deliver projects that are likely to retain their value through any market conditions.”

Match specialises in boutique developments, often with a heritage component, but all with attention to design and features.  Its projects are largely strategically located in high profile inner city locations, where demand for apartment style living space remains strong.

Dime is located in the middle of the vibrant Beaufort Street café strip and assumes a contemporary art deco design consistent with the surroundings of Mt Lawley and other historic art deco buildings in the area such as the Astor Theatre.

All eight of its one and two bedroom apartments, as well as ground floor retail space, sold within weeks of its release.  The company is now managing re-sales of four apartments which are set to enjoy the growth inherent with the newly opened and functioning projects.  

“A great deal of research goes into the types of people that are likely to be attracted to the properties we develop and this, in turn, influences the design and allows us to draw on timeless styles,” he said.

“Most of our properties incorporate signature features such as large balconies and high ceilings, which we know have long term appeal.  Buying off the plan is no doubt an excellent way to invest as long as you know that the company behind the project can deliver, and we believe there will always be a demand for distinct and design focused development.”

Match’s current ‘off the plan’ releases include ‘Ottimo’ in Northbridge, “Maymont” in Maylands and Vlamingh in Yanchep.

Match Joins the Green Building Council of Australia

Match is pleased to announce they became a member of the Green Building Council of Australia earlier this year. GBCA is a not-for-profit organisation that is commited to developing a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices.

It was with great honor that Match's South Beach development, 'The Summer' was chosen by the GBCA as a Multi Unit Residential PILOT project in July 2008 to test their newly released Green Star Rating Tool.

Design Unmatched For South Fremantle

Boutique development company, Match, has received approval from the State Government to proceed with a bold and impressive 36 unit development on an idyllic 3397sq.m site in South Fremantle.

Designed by multi award winning Architect Professor Geoffrey Warn, the highly competitive tender was secured earlier this year by the formidable partnership between Match, and investment giant, Hawaiian.

According to Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, the success of this project was particularly significant in that it was based on the company’s design and sustainability focus, rather than that of financial purposes.  He said it demonstrates how Government agencies are seriously considering the future of Perth’s landscape and the project’s more recent approval substantiates this view.

“Match and Hawaiian originally joined forces to specifically support the State Government’s regional and city planning policies and develop land within statutory land releases throughout Western Australia,” he said.

“The combination of Match’s design focus, and the financial strength and security of Hawaiian clearly hit a chord within Government organisations.  With Government support developers like us are able to create architectural distinction on important sites throughout Perth.”

The site is located on the corner of South Beach Promenade and Beach Street in South Fremantle.  It is on the northern Cockburn coastline and was formerly the ANI Bradken site.

It was previously a leisure and holiday destination and base for fishermen and horse trainers.  The beach was known as ‘Brighton of the West’ and it had its official ‘mixed bathing’ beach opening in November 1909.  

South Beach is today easily accessible through public transport and The CAT bus, which runs seven days a week around Fremantle.

The building features colourful sliding screens that punctuate the curved facade.  The fabric used is brightly coloured and animated; reminiscent of the beach; deckchairs and spinnaker sails.

“The building is an environmentally sustainable design and will include a number of very exciting environmentally sustainable initiatives which we will announce in the coming month. The design also incorporates deep balconies facilitate shading and cross ventilation due to the units’ northerly aspect,” Mr Clark said.

“Two thirds of the proposed apartments are single level and sizable, with the top loft level set far back to be barely visible from the streetscape.  It provides generous roof terraces for the larger apartments, many with breathtaking ocean views.”

“We are so thrilled that we will have the opportunity to develop on this amazing location, particularly as it was extremely competitive tender.  I think this says a lot for the Government’s directions and the demand in the marketplace.”

Architect Geoff Warn is a partner of Donaldson & Warn.  He is also Professor of Architecture at Curtin University and has been widely published both nationally and internationally and been the design director for numerous significant projects that include the Bali Memorial, the internationally awarded Tree Top Walk in Walpole, the Lotterywest Federation Walkway in Kings Park and the UWA University Club.

“Our approval to proceed with South Beach shows us that the Government is joining the many in Perth who want enhance architectural landscape of our city.  We are very pleased to be a part of this new era.”

“The Match and Hawaiian partnership has been truly successful in our previous Yanchep and Northbridge projects. We are looking forward to developing another unique statutory project with Hawaiian at South Beach and adding value to the State’s built environments.”

Match’s portfolio includes a number of unique properties, including Deco 595, Dime and the Metropolitan in Mount Lawley, B6, The Clocktower in Inglewood, Perth heritage project, Home, Maymont in Maylands and Fort Knox in Fremantle.  

Hawaiian is one of WA’s largest private property and investment groups and provides the partnership with full financial support.  The company operates on a unique integrated model centered on a long-term commitment to stakeholders.  Hawaiian sees the partnership with Match as an opportunity to expand its market reach and share skills with a company that has proven its strength in a significant niche market.

Units will be released to the market in the next 6 months and construction will commence in the first half of 2009.

Match Takes To A Hawaiian Sea Change in Yanchep

Boutique development company, Match and joint venture partners Hawaiian and Ashe Morgan Winthrop, have unveiled designs for their first foray into Perth’s northern beach suburb of Yanchep.  ‘Vlamingh’ is an executive beach house development that resulted from a successful competitive tender to develop a total beachfront ‘super lot’ site at Yanchep’s Capricorn Village.

With uninterrupted ocean views and a requirement to uphold Capricorn Village’s sustainability principles, Match appointed prominent western suburbs Architect, Joe Chindarsi to develop the plans, which are inspired by the beach shacks and bathing boxes found in Brighton, Victoria and the UK.

The houses combine an interesting use of concrete and limestone with slatted timber, corrugated iron and eco-plywood cladding.  Each has been developed to support a relaxed living environment, with open living areas and casual spaces. 

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said having the opportunity to create something really special for this elevated 10,839sq.m ‘super lot’ site was really exciting for the company.

“Match established itself by introducing charismatic and stylish designs into Perth’s inner city suburbs.  Since then we have expanded into projects in Fremantle, but it seems that demand for good architecture is not limited to Perth’s more trendy suburbs,” he said.

“The Vlamingh beach house and apartment designs create interest with shape and materials, but also make the most of the incredible outlook and natural setting.  It was really important to us that a good interpretation of the environment was reflected in the design, and I think the results speak for themselves.”

Vlamingh was named after Dutch explorer Willem de Vlamingh who became the first European to visit the coast near present-day Perth. 

A boardwalk, planned for completion in the next 12 months will directly connect the houses to the beach; the City of Wanneroo is currently renewing the heritage-listed Mary Lindsay homestead and will turn it into a community centre and café; and shopping and commercial facilities are scheduled for completion by 2010.

“Yanchep is incredibly well located for growth, both as a developing community and sea change destination and this project has got to be the pick of the bunch in the local real estate scene,” he said.

“We expect people of all demographics will be attracted to the development.  It is a perfect lifestyle opportunity for small families, downsizers, those who may need to commute to Perth or simply a weekend getaway.  Anyone who really appreciates contemporary ocean front living would appreciate the effort we have put into planning for this development, and there are still real investment benefits of buying off the plan.”
 
“Access to Perth from Yanchep is set to become faster with the Marmion Avenue extension and Mitchell Freeway extension scheduled to open in November this year,” Lloyd said. 

“The area really is the best kept secret in WA, but we don’t expect this will last for very much longer.”

Yanchep is only 15km from the Government proposed ‘Alkimos’ development, which is to be the next major regional coastal development in WA; housing 60,000 people and providing some 14,000 local jobs.  These population figures are incorporated in the City of Wanneroo’s growth forecast of over 300,000 people in the next 30 years – a city that currently accommodates 83,000.  Capricorn Village statistics reveal ‘Wanneroo is the second fastest growing city in Australia after the Sydney CBD’.

Alkimos is anticipated to create a benchmark carbon-neutral development that features innovative design measures to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.  It is a concept that has been genuinely adopted by the Capricorn Village development, with its own projections to create some 40% sustainable employment within the subdivision.

The first permanent home in Yanchep was built in 1901, and in 1905 the government declared the area an Class A Reserve for the ‘Protection and ‘Preservation of Caves and Flora and for health and Recreation Pleasure Resort’; the beautiful Yanchep National Park is fully maintained today.

In the 1970s Alan Bond and Bond Corporation embarked on a huge 19,600 acre housing and commercial development on land in Yanchep and Two Rocks, of which 49% was purchased by a Japanese development company, Tokyu Corporation in 1974 to form Yanchep Sun City Pty Ltd.  So inspired by the land and its future, Tokyu was forced to fund the development project during Bond’s troubled financial years and ultimately took full ownership of the project in 1977.

The Vlamingh beach houses and apartments are a joint venture between partners Match, Hawaiian and Ashe Morgon Winthrop (AMW) and prices start from $850,000.
 
Match has developed a niche in developing unique and sensitive apartment projects, including the restoration of the W.D. & H.O. Wills Warehouse on the corner of Milligan Street in Perth named “Home”, “The Clocktower” and “B6” in Inglewood, “Maymont” in Maylands, “The Metropolitan”, “Dime” and “Deco 595” in Mount Lawley, “Ottimo” in Northbridge, and the company is about to embark on apartment developments at Fort Knox in Fremantle and South Beach.

Match and Hawaiian have proven to be a successful collaboration.  They have successfully won highly competitive tenders to develop environmentally sustainable projects in South Fremantle, Yanchep and, of course, Northbridge, largely based on strong design ethic. 

Match/Hawaiian Partnership Becomes Force To Design With

The formidable partnership between boutique development company, Match, and investment giant, Hawaiian, has again succeeded in securing another statutory land release.

The partnership's latest success is Landcorp's highly sought after 3397sq.m site in South Beach with a bold and impressive 31 beachside apartment development designed by Professor Geoffrey Warn of Donaldson & Warn.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said the tender was won based on the proposed design and sustainability focus. He said it demonstrates how the Government is seriously considering the future of Perth's landscape.
"Match and Hawaiian joined forces to specifically support the State Government's regional and city planning policies and develop land within statutory land releases throughout Western Australia," he said.
"The combination of Match's design focus, and the financial strength and security that Hawaiian has clearly hit a chord within Government organisations. It gives them an opportunity to create architectural distinction on important sites throughout Perth."

The South Beach project is the second successful tender by the joint venture in less than twelve months since the partnership commenced.

The partnership earlier won the East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) tender to develop a 1186sq.m site in Northbridge's Russell Square Precinct.

"Match has been working hard to establish its credential in developments with character and style. It is a position that was risky when development decisions weighted towards conservative projects," he said.

"Our success in South Beach shows us that the Government is joining the many in Perth who want enhance architectural landscape of our city. We are very pleased to be a part of this new era."


Match's portfolio includes a number of unique properties, including Deco 595, Dime and the Metropolitan in Mount Lawley, B6, The Clocktower in Inglewood, the soon to be opened Perth heritage project, Home and the company's most recent development project Maymont in Maylands.

Hawaiian is one of WA's largest private property and investment groups and provides the partnership with full financial support. The company operates on a unique integrated model centered on a long-term commitment to stakeholders. Hawaiian sees the partnership with Match as an opportunity to expand its market reach and share skills with a company that has proven its strength in a significant niche market.

Hawaiian General Manager, Stuart Duplock, said both companies were excited about the opportunity to create a milestone development which combines best practice environmental building performance with high quality urban design to create a fantastic experience.

"We are delighted to have the chance to be part of the revitalisation of South Beach. Our aim is to create a building which reflects South Fremantle's local character, provides quality facilities and capitalises on the outstanding coastal locality," Mr Clark said.

The project will be launched to the public later this year with completion anticipated for early 2011.

Construction to Commence on Another Match Success

Boutique development company, Match, will start construction this month on its 42 apartment/16 commercial heritage rejuvenation project in Maylands.  

Works will commence with 72% of the project already sold, and follows a string of Match apartment projects that sold prior to completion and, in some cases, prior to formal release.

"Maymont" will be developed within several preserved and restored heritage façades located on a 4214sq.m site on the corner of Whatley Crescent and Eighth Avenue.  It is a linchpin project that has already kick-started a massive renewal programme for the whole area.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said signs of Mayland's future have already surfaced.

"Like many of our developments, Maymont is located on a strategic site, and has been designed to give the area's main street a boost of activity," Mr Clark said.

"The property's heritage facade and, therefore, inherent character has proved extremely advantageous through the marketing process, but we also believe its early success is a result of the name Match is building for itself in this niche area, as well as market conditions."

Maymont is Maylands' first foray into mixed-use residential living within the suburb's main strip.  Apartments are set back from the street and virtually out of sight from street-level. The ground floor commercial sites, were quickly snapped and only a few one and two bedroom apartments remain.
Mr Clark believes this is indicative of the emerging interest in what he has coined ‘the next Leederville.  
"Maylands is clearly the next suburb to be impacted by the growing popularity of inner city living.  The trendy cafe Milkd recently opened in the main street and the area is already attracting significant interest for development," he said.

"When we acquired the site and considered it in context with how Perth's metropolitan environment was changing, we immediately saw its potential with qualities not unlike Leederville a decade or so ago.  It seems we are not alone in this assessment."

Arccon, the builders behind Match's landmark city rejuvenation project "Home", will also be building Maymont, with demolition works to commence in a few weeks.

Maymont is planned for completion mid 2009.

A Match Made In Guildford

On the eve of opening its landmark "Home" heritage rejuvenation property in Perth, celebrated boutique developer, Match, is launching a new retail commercial property in Perth's heritage capital of Guildford.

Aptly named "Johnson & James", the central retail and office space is located on the high profile corner of Johnson and James Streets in the heart of Guildford's town centre.

Although not a heritage property itself, the development is surrounded by character buildings and, according to Match Director, Cameron Barr, the company drew on its sensitive design credentials to ensure the fit was correct.

"When referring to heritage property values, we really talk about the intrinsic character and depth within the built form.  In this vein it is important to address surrounding buildings in the same way as we would the heritage property itself," Mr Barr said.

"Guildford is one of the most colourful suburbs in Perth and it is our intention to retain its rich fabric, while at the same time introducing functional contemporary space for businesses."

Johnson and James is a low rise two story building comprising of seven retail stores, including cafe site, sized between 69sq.m and 101sq.m, and ten offices sized between 66sq.m and 108sq.m, with secure undercover parking.

It is surrounded by an eclectic mix antique stores and cafés and located on a major arterial road between Perth and Midland and incorporates high exposure opportunities for commuter traffic.

"Match has built excellent heritage and design credentials, which has effectively given us great opportunities to work on sites of significance.  Based on its location and the potential of Guildford, Johnson & James is well and truly amongst these," he said.

The company's most celebrated heritage renewal projects, former W.D. & H.O. Wills Warehouse on the corner of Milligan Street in Perth, "Home", is planned for completion next month.  With this property, the company's careful design and planning ensured that the 1927 property retaining around 95% of the original heritage fabric.  

Other recent heritage projects undertaken by Match have included "The Clocktower" in Inglewood and "Maymont" in Maylands.

"Heritage renewal is not an area overly popular with developers as it requires a great deal of design focus and allowance of resources.  We believe, however, that we have found a niche in this area and it has subsequently allowed us to demonstrate our attention to design in other projects that require a more specialised approach."

Johnson & James retail space starts from $425k, with its office space averaging around $375k.

Another Match For Mount Lawley

Mount Lawley is to receive yet another signature property, following the acquisition of a 999sq.m site on the corner of William and Walcott Streets by popular boutique development company, Match.

Titled ‘MIX', the development will be mixed use, comprising of 9 apartments and 4 offices, and will be developed with the same signature style as the many that Match has now introduced across Perth.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said the location is fitting for the type of development the company is now recognised for. He also said it is good to be returning to the Mount Lawley area to launch a new project.

"We credit Mount Lawley as the area we really started making a name for ourselves. It is absolutely the right environment for our kind of project and the community has welcomed the attention to detail and activity centres we have created," Lloyd said.

"As a result of our success here, we have since ventured into other suburbs of Perth and have established projects in Fremantle, Maylands and Yanchep. It really demonstrates the value of good design and consideration for the surrounds."

Match's Mount Lawley and Inglewood properties include Deco 595, B6, The Metropolitan, The Clocktower and Dime. The company has also launched significant heritage rejuvenation projects with Home in Perth, Maymont in Maylands and the recently announced Fort Knox in Fremantle, which is due to be released in mid 2008.

In its former use, MIX was an auto repairs business, but its corner site and close vicinity to the CBD, university and Beaufort Street strip made it a prime location for a character mixed use development.

"We have again identified a well placed, strategically located site that can be recreated to accommodate a range of uses. Our projects have been really well received in Mount Lawley and we believe our current design concept for MIX will also not disappoint."

MIX will be officially launched in February 2008.

Match to Rejuvenate Fremantle Landmark

Fremantle landmark ‘Fort Knox Building' is primed to become a modern-day icon following the announcement that specialised boutique developer, Match, has entered into negotiations to purchase the site for rejuvenation.

Match's acquisition of the Fort Knox property would make an appropriate addition to the company's growing portfolio of heritage rejuvenation projects taken on over the last several years.  

Amongst the company's most celebrated heritage renewal projects is the former W.D. & H.O. Wills Warehouse on the corner of Milligan Street in Perth, named "Home".  The 1927 property was originally designed by famous local architects Oldham, Boas & Ednie-Brown for the tobacco giant, W.D. & H.O. Wills, but plans would evolve it into a mix of warehouse apartments, retaining around 95% of the original heritage fabric.
 
Other recent heritage projects undertaken by Match have included "The Clocktower" in Inglewood, and the recently launched "Maymont" renewal on the corner of Whatley Crescent and Eighth Avenue Maylands.

While Fort Knox can be likened to these projects with plans to adapt it for residential use, it represents the company's first fore outside Perth's central and inner city boundaries. 

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said the company's niche for transforming derelict heritage properties into lively activity centres has far-reaching implications for many areas in Perth, but he said it is always a fine balance to ensure the heritage character is retained in the context of contemporary living requirements.

"The Fort Knox project would definitely be amongst our most significant and exciting rejuvenation projects to date.  The site is located at the gateway of Fremantle's town centre and, by opening it up for community use, we hope to create an impressive entry statement to the area," Mr Clark said.

"As with all our projects, a great deal of consideration will go into a design that can interconnect vital parts of Fremantle and extend the activity along Queen Victoria Street, as well as make the most of the harbour frontage.  In doing so, we preserve the important structure and make them relevant to the 21st century."

The origins of the Fort Knox building dates back to 1922/23,.  Previously known as the Dalgety Wool Stores, the site was part of a group of wool stores that occupied the entire street block and built after the Government safeguarded the Australian wool industry to one that required extensive stockpiling.
 
The façade of the building is said to be "a good example of a warehouse building and a significant landmark due to its monumental scale and prominent location"(Ref: Heritage Council of Western Australia) and according to Lloyd Clark, this makes it one of the most unique development opportunities available.

"You cannot fabricate history and, although our projects often require additional time allowances and resources, the end result is a one-off product, and people seem to respond to the sense of history inherent in each property,"  he said.

"The projects we take on are often overlooked by larger developers, but we find the work extremely rewarding."

The company is currently developing plans for the project to be released in early 2008.
 

Match Strikes Again in Yanchep

Match's efforts in maintaining a portfolio of high quality, design-centric projects have paid off. The company's design credentials have secured a Match-led consortium the opportunity to develop exclusive beach houses and luxury apartments at Lindsay Beach Yanchep as part of the Capricorn Village Joint Venture's Capricorn project.

Match's consortium partners, Hawaiian and Ashe Morgan Winthrop (AMW), propose to develop the prime 10,839sq.m super lot with uninterrupted ocean views, in keeping with the Capricorn at Yanchep's stringent design and sustainability requirements.

Match has engaged the services of high profile western suburbs environmental Architect, Joe Chindarsi, who will feature local and recycled sustainable materials in the designs, with strong regard for environmental and solar considerations.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said that the consortium's success in this exclusive tender demonstrates a growing demand for design-focussed developments to elevate exclusive residential environments.

"We really respond to the Capricorn concept of building value through sustainability and good design. It is a concept that Match has been persevering with for some time, gradually servicing an emerging market of people who want depth and character in their properties," Mr Clark said.

"Yanchep's coastal location, National Park environment and recreational infrastructure such as marina, yacht club and golf course already put it on the map as a lifestyle and holiday destination. Our project aims to contribute to the tone of the area, and with Capricorns commitment to the extension of Marmion Avenue they clearly see this as an investment that is likely to pay off."

Capricorn is a 3000 dwelling residential development over 220 hectares of land. Under construction since July 2005, the project is being developed on a long-term sustainable strategy, with high levels of sustainable employment to be created within the subdivision.

The heritage listed Mary Lindsay homestead is situated in front of the Match development site and is proposed to be renewed by the City of Wanneroo to create a community centre. Heritage restoration is an area Match is extremely familiar with, with high profile projects such as the restoration of the W.D. & H.O. Wills Warehouse on the corner of Milligan Street in Perth, named "Home", "The Clocktower" in Inglewood, and the recently launched "Maymont" renewal on the corner of Whatley Crescent and Eighth Avenue in Maylands. Capricorn have committed to constructing boardwalks directly in front of the development, which will allow direct access to the beach and lookout area with future plans for a café in the public open space surrounding the homestead.

Even though apartment developments and refurbishments are generally considered difficult to create highly energy efficient environments, Match has consistently scored high in the Australian Government's BCA rating system.

Mr Rod Wright Sales and Marketing Manager from Capricorn Village Joint Venture said Match's commitment to such challenging projects and attention to detail contributed greatly to their success in the tender process.

"Throughout the development we had earmarked several ‘super lot' sites and believed the best design outcome for the project would be to sell the land to one development company who could provide consistency and lift the bar of quality for the area," Mr Wright said.

"We knew some of Match's work and its track record for upmarket developments. We saw it as an opportunity to create a flagship opening for the project on the ocean. Match was the best proponent based on past works and we feel will bring a new standard to the area. We think it is a terrific outcome. The Capricorn project at Yanchep in its short two year history has proved an outstanding success with over 500 lots being sold to date and with new infrastructure and community emerging we feel the Match development given its oceanfront location will be hot property indeed".

It is anticipated that the development will be launched early 2008.

Match secures a historic link in Guildford

Boutique development company, Match, will further demonstrate its adaptability to historically-toned sites when it develops a recently secured vacant site in the historic Guildford town centre precinct.

The 1808m² site is located on the corner of James and Johnson Street in Guildford and the company, which has earned a reputation for its work on the rejuvenation of a number of significant heritage listed properties, plans to develop a low-rise two-storey retail/commercial building.

Match Managing Director, Lloyd Clark, said the development of the Guildford site will expand the company’s credentials in the design and development of properties that have sensitive environmental considerations.

"We see our role in the development of land in historic Guildford just as important as ensuring a heritage site is sensitively rejuvenated for modern use," Lloyd said.

"Maintaining a complementary environment is a key factor to the company’s success to date and evident in our growing portfolio. We try to draw on the uniqueness of heritage appeal and, even though we are building from scratch this time, we see it as another opportunity to demonstrate our capacity for complementary design."

Plans for the Guildford property will comprise of a number of office and shops, with a café proposed for the corner.

Lloyd said the project will generate new life into Guildford, which is growing in popularity.

"Match has worked hard to establish a reputation for design-focussed projects. We allocate extensive time and resources to ensure the tone of a development is consistent with the culture of the area," Lloyd said.

"Our projects are often located on strategic sites, and we have been successful in introducing new life into environments. In this vein, Guildford is no different and we believe the style we bring in plans will enhance the local streetscape."

Match has worked predominantly on inner city developments, including a number of unique properties such as Deco 595, Dime and the Metropolitan in Mount Lawley, B6 and The Clocktower in Inglewood, the significant heritage project on the corner of Milligan and Murray Street Perth, Home, and the company’s most recent development project, Maymont in Maylands.

The Guildford strata units will be offered for sale in October 2007 with completion of the project scheduled for September 2008.

For more information on Match, visit www.itsamatch.com.au or call 6380 2776.

Match/Hawaiian partnership wins EPRA tender for Northbridge site

The recently announced partnership between boutique development company, Match, and investment giant, Hawaiian, is already paying off, with the recent successful tender for an East Perth Redevelopment Authority (EPRA) site in Serich Lane Northbridge.

Match and Hawaiian recently joined forces to specifically support the State Government’s regional and city planning policies and develop land within statutory land releases throughout Western Australia.

The Northbridge site is an 1186sq.m property located in the Russell Square Precinct.

Managing Director of Match, Lloyd Clark, said he believes the design-focussed expertise of Match, together with the financial strength of Hawaiian were major contributors to the joint venture's success.

"Match was formed on the premise of creating developments that not only offered quality, but also introduce life into an area. This approach was a strategic decision that has guided our decision making process throughout the company’s five six year life. It has also demonstrated just how much attention to detail can contribute to a community's infrastructure," Lloyd said.

"Our work has allowed us to introduce developments with character into the environment and rejuvenate those of which character is inherent. The Serich Lane property is an extremely special site and we very much look forward to working with EPRA to develop plans for the project."

The Serich Lane site is a three-street frontage site and would be developed to Government design guidelines, allowing for mixed-us purposes of up to three storeys.

Match’s recent portfolio includes a number of unique properties, including Deco 595, Dime and the Metropolitan in Mount Lawley, B6, The Clocktower in Inglewood, the significant heritage project in Murray Street, Home, and the company’s most recent development project, Maymont in Maylands.

“While our capacity to develop a unique project is important, we are fully aware that our work could not be considered for important statutory projects without the support of Hawaiian. The organisation’s financial strength provides the security required by State Government and allows the partnership to add value to the State’s built environments.”

Hawaiian is one of WA’s largest private property and investment groups and provides the partnership with full financial support. The company operates on a unique integrated model centered on a long-term commitment to stakeholders. Hawaiian sees the partnership with Match as an opportunity to expand its market reach and share skills with a company that has proven its strength in a significant niche market.

The EPRA Tender represents the joint venture’s first foray into statutory land development and the partnership anticipates it is the first of many to come.

Match/Hawaiian partnership to compete for statutory land releases

In full support of the State Government's regional and city planning policies, a partnership between Hawaiian and boutique property development company, Match, has been formed to develop land within statutory land releases throughout Western Australia.

The partnership combines Match’s development expertise and the financial strength of Hawaiian to provide Government Planning Authorities with a new, reliable resource to fulfill planning and strategic objectives.

Managing Director of Match, Lloyd Clark, said the development skills of Match and the full support of Hawaiian will ensure continuity and delivery of projects.

"The Government is looking to control the expansion of urban areas and provide quality infrastructure to allow growth without compromising on high living standards," Lloyd said.

"However, the Government has been limited in the number organizations that can offer both high level expertise and strong financial backing. The Match/Hawaiian partnership has the experience, professionalism and expertise to significantly contribute to the Government's built environments and is committed to adding value."

Match has built an increasing reputation for its development acumen, with the successful execution and completion of several landmark commercial and apartment properties. The company is known for its attention to detail in design, quality and adhering to planning guidelines. It has significant experience with challenging sites and the sensitive refurbishment of heritage properties.

Hawaiian is one of WA's largest private property and investment groups and provides the partnership with full financial support. The company operates on a unique integrated model centered around a long-term commitment to stakeholders. Hawaiian sees the partnership with Match as an opportunity to expand its market reach and share skills with a company that has proven its strength in a significant niche market.

"Our development process addresses all the issues required to create vibrancy in the community and amenity within the suburbs," Mr Clark said.

"Our approach is undeniably design-focused and we have been extremely successful in developing sites that compliment the culture of an area and inject life into the environment. Our partnership with Hawaiian gives us the capacity to increase our negotiation power for prime land being released by State Government. It will potentially give us the opportunity to contribute to the creation of satellite cities throughout the suburbs and provide affordable, but cosmopolitan, living options to growing areas."

Match has received extensive notoriety for its innovative designs for projects such as Deco 595, B6, The Clocktower, Metropolitan, Maymont and significant heritage project, Home. Match maintains a strong following of investors and many of its projects received significant sales before being officially launched.

Hawaiian General Manager Property Development, Stuart Duplock said the company holds a number of strategic relationships with dynamic organisations such as Match.

"Hawaiian has previously worked with Match in a joint venture to develop an apartment and commercial project in Inglewood. At the time we were looking to form strategic relationships with other companies that shared core values and took a dynamic approach to their work," Mr Duplock said.

"We believe there is a strong demand in the marketplace for properties with the level of care and design focus that Match offers."