Since 2000, Perth’s planning authorities have directed rezoning of inner-city industrial land, in an attempt to prevent further urban sprawl. Building developments in inner-city suburbs creates more opportunities for city workers to live close to their place of employment, and creates an optimal solution for those wanting to downsize but also wanting to stay in their beloved location.
We spoke to WB Operations & Developments Manager, David Davies, about the making of WB Developments and their work on the ground at the moment.
“WB Developments is a division of Webb & Brown-Neaves that specialises in delivering a complete development solution,” he said.
“WB has decades of experience in delivering developments across Perth, and it is with this experience and the continual focus on rezoning in the inner metropolitan areas that WB Developments was created in 2018 to specialise in this growing demand.”
Developments are a great solution for downsizers wanting a smaller home in their current location. “We wanted to help answer the increase in demand from our clients wanting to stay in the location they know and love with a more efficient townhouse style home.”
“We also see this as very attractive for young couples and families wanting to move closer to the inner-city suburbs. The demand has also been driven by the state government for local shires to rezone certain parcels of land in strategic suburbs.”
The West Australian state government recognises the benefits of a more consolidated city which will promote housing affordability over the longer term. Encouraging urban developments will help to prevent urban sprawl and create a central lifestyle for more people.
“With the townhouse, you truly get the best of both worlds with all the benefits of low-maintenance and luxury lifestyle that can be customised to suit your individual needs,” David said.
“All of this within the location you either know and love, or have desired for many years.”
If you are a developer or are just looking to subdivide your current block, building a development with WB might be for you.
“The Webb & Brown-Neaves name has become synonymous with quality and craftsmanship, two traits which can help drive interest and desire to your development,” David said.
“Building a development with WB also means you will enjoy the peace of mind that comes with having the full backing of the ABN Group behind your development.”
“Our end-to-end development solutions are designed to increase efficiency. This is achieved through our experienced in-house designers, estimators, and building experts working together under one roof.”
Webb & Brown-Neaves are already in the market, building three new developments in some of Perth’s high-demand suburbs.
“WB Developments are very excited to already partner with key developers who also see the requirement for townhouse developments in strategic locations,” he said.
“We have recently completed two of three developments which consist of a total of eleven townhouses.”
The recently completed developments are in partnership with two Perth developers, Pulse Property Solutions and Momentum Wealth and located in Nedlands and Booragoon respectively.
“Pulse Property Solutions are a small local developer who are maximising the new rezoning laws. Pulse know that the townhouse product is, although new to the Perth market, a sought-after product in the right location.”
“Pulse Property’s values align with ours at WB, and we are looking forward to a long-standing partnership.”
“Momentum Wealth are a small to medium developer and have been long advocates of delivering investment solutions as part of the wealth creation model to their clients. This has traditionally been delivered with apartment product, but they are now aligning with WB in their focus to deliver the missing middle – townhouses!”
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