Out of the Ordinary

Issue 89 of SATURDAY magazine: Pioneers never stop innovating

Nov 26 2024 Updated 3 hours ago

Ian Horswill

1 min read

The current issue of SATURDAY subscription magazine is dedicated to retirement village, land lease and aged care operators who have pioneered alternative models of seniors’ housing.

One common theme to come out is the massive demand for rental housing. See in particular John Wood’s plan for a part-shared equity and part-Build to Rent vertical apartment development and Teman Communities’ successful mix of DMF and rental units.

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Sector Moves & People

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