Topic - Developments

Australian Unity reports 30% increase in village resales

Sep 15 2020 Updated May 3, 2023

The Weekly Source

1 min read

The mutual fund’s FY20 report to the ASX states it achieved $100 million in resales across its 21 villages, despite nine being in Victoria and experience COVID lockdowns. All up they have 2469 village homes.

In addition they achieved $30M in first-time sales, principally their The Grace Albert Park high rise village (view pictured).

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