Village developments approved this week: Total 85+ ILUs

Mar 26 2008 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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Lane Cove, NSW 27 ILUs
Monash, ACT TBC
Dubbo, NSW 39 ILUs
Whalan NSW 19 ILUs
Source: Seniors Housing Weekly Property Update (email@worldwideres.net / 03 8456 6209)

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