First home buyers find sanctuary

Developer Villa World has released the second stage of The Sanctuary community at Waterford as local buyers continue to drive sales.Stage two comprises 19 homes priced from $392,000 on land ranging from 320sqm to 651sqm.The Sanctuary’s 81 homes are taking shape within the masterplanned Woodlands community, which is already home to more than 3,500 people.Villa World development manager Matthew Plenca said the project had been popular with first home buyers looking to gain a foothold in the rising market.“The Sanctuary presents an affordable opportunity for first home buyers to break into the market and it is for this reason these buyers featured so strongly in first stage sales,” Mr Plenca said.“A combination of location and price point is driving the interest of owner occupiers and in particular first home buyers.”Chris Allen and partner Shanon purchased their first home at The Sanctuary in September and said a range of buying incentives helped them break into the market.“I’ve lived in Brisbane most of my life and the inner-city suburbs were cost prohibitive, so in order to get a larger, brand new home the best option for us was to purchase at The Sanctuary,” he said.“We were eligible for the $15,000 Great Start Grant and Villa World simplified the home building process with one deposit, one contract and one final payment.“Our home is in commuting distance to both of our jobs in Brisbane and there is a real sense of community - we see it as a great place to raise a family when the time comes.”The Sanctuary at Woodlands is close to a number of public and private schools, tertiary institutions and shopping centres including Waterford Plaza and Beenleigh Marketplace.Established in 1986, Villa World is Queensland’s oldest ASX listed developer and one of Australia’s largest housing providers.Villa World creates value through a simple philosophy of quality craftsmanship, design innovation and enduring relationships. Today, more than 35,000 Australians call a Villa World address home.The Sanctuary sales office is located on Bladensburg Drive, Waterford and is open 10am -5pm daily.For more information about The Sanctuary, call 1800 084 401 or register your interest at thesanctuarywoodlands.com.au.The Sanctuary is located at Bladensburg Drive (off Sanctuary Parkway), Waterford.