Community Living

Aura Holdings CEO Sean Graham reveals the strong demand for its new products

Sep 12 2023 Updated September 12, 2023

Ian Horswill

1 min read

The Brisbane-based luxury retirement village provider said it only has 10 units remaining to be sold in each of the next stage of development for three of its villages.

Aura, which announced in March it is seeking new investment to continue its growth with its current projects equity from SC Capital Partners, has three sites being expanded.

CEO Sean Graham said of the in-demand projects:

Somerset (pictured), Indooroopilly (second and final stage, due to finish early next year);
Kingsford Terrace, Corinda (penultimate stage, due to finish early next year) and
The Pavilion, North Kirra (second and final stage, due to finish mid next year).

“Together, these stages will deliver another 200 units to the portfolio.” Sean said.

The SOURCE: Aura Holdings builds great products and needs that investment to scale up

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