Idalia display suite cements first-home buy

First-home buyer Jarod​ Byrne says his decision to buy in Woden was cemented when he visited the Idalia display suite.

Byrne was open to buying his first apartment anywhere in Canberra, however the quality of the development “ticked all the boxes”.

“At 63 square metres, it was one of the largest one-bedroom apartments I’ve seen,” Byrne says.

“The display suite helped sell it, it showed the quality of the apartment.”

The simplicity of the on-site amenity was another drawcard. The development features landscaped grounds and alfresco entertaining facilities, however he says having other facilities at his doorstep, rather than on-site will keep body corporate fees to a minimum.

The first residents will move into the development in mid-2017. Byrne currently rents in the Gungahlin suburb of Bonner and is looking forward to living in a town centre.

At Idalia, residents will be within walking distance to Woden’s array of shops, restaurants and public transport.

Hindmarsh’s Brett Smith says buyers will also benefit from further upgrades to the town centre.

“Projected employment growth in Woden Town Centre, combined with the economic and infrastructure investment that’s taking place, all point to the potential for capital appreciation in property values in the area,” Smith says.

Town centre upgrades will include extensions of the retail precinct, increased commercial offerings, improvements to the bus interchange and investment in local parklands and green spaces.