Community Living

Only in SATURDAY: Everland Communities reveal third Over 55s intergenerational land lease development in WA

Jun 11 2024 Updated June 10, 2024

Ian Horswill

1 min read

Yolk Property Group CEO Tao Bourton in an interview with DCM Editor Lauren Broomham revealed its new brand Everland Communities has bought a third site for a master planned residential and seniors’ land lease community.

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