CAPABILITY STATEMENT - Rivergum Homes...Rivergum has built in excess of 7,500 new homes. Our range comprises over 120 fresh contemporary designs to suit lots from as narrow as 4.5m

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CAPABILITYSTATEMENT

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CONTENTS Message from the Founder and Chairman

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Our Purpose, Mission and Values 6

Snapshot 7

Our People 8

Our Expertise 9

Our Strategy 10

Our Offering 11

Rivergum Homes 12

Home Design Studio 14

Award Success 15

Rivergum Projects 16

Project Sales and Marketing 18

Truevest Finance 19

South Australian Projects 21

Queensland Projects 33

Victorian Projects 39

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The Rivergum Group is a progressive building company with a strong vision for the future, underpinned by a pedigree of high achievement.

These are exciting times and Rivergum is

at the forefront of applying fresh thinking,

backed by the experience of a talented

and passionate team.

At Rivergum we are focussed on the

changing needs of how Australians live

today and want to live tomorrow, fully

embracing rapid advances in technology

and changes in how city, suburban and

regional housing needs are evolving.

Above all else we are a people business,

creating better lives for our customers.

We apply this approach to all facets of

our business, from family homes to

business partnerships that bring benchmark

projects to fruition.

We are embracing a new era in leading

edge design and innovation. We are

focussed on leading the market in South

Australia, and increasing our presence in

Queensland and Victoria by launching a

range of ground breaking initiatives.

I invite you to enjoy the rewards of our

absolute commitment to excellence.

Victor Said

Founder and Chairman

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At Rivergum we are focussed on the changing needs of how Australians live today and want to live tomorrow.

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OUR PURPOSEWe create better lives.

Rivergum Group exists to create better lives for our customers - whatever life stage, whatever budget, whether they are investors or owner occupiers, whether they are first timers or old hands. What we do adds to the quality of their life, contributes to financial security and provides the basic human need that is shelter.

OUR MISSION To ensure a great customer experience through every interaction.

OUR VALUESOur values underpin every aspect of how we run our business and service our customers.

These are our absolute commitments:

People first Our people and our capability are our competitive advantage

Great ideas Fresh thinking, an innovative approach

Get it done Deliver successful outcomes on time

Integrity always Be real, committed and accountable

Fun and laughter Celebrate success, have fun creating it

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SNAPSHOTEstablished 1994

150+ staff and 900+ contractors

Constructed over 7,500 homes

Operating in SA, QLD and VIC

Australian owned and managed

Over 2,100 years combined experience of staff

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Victor Said Founder and Chairman

Victor established Rivergum Homes

in 1994, and has guided its growth

to become one of the building

industry’s high performers. Today

Rivergum is clearly one of the most

significant building groups in South

Australia, while in Queensland

and Victoria the business is

making its mark with optimistic

growth targets. It is Victor’s

drive and entrepreneurship that

has led the company to achieve

sustained growth, irrespective of

economic conditions, through his

embracement and leadership in

design and construction innovation,

and private and government

partnerships that yield positive

outcomes.

Marc Taintey Chief Executive Officer

Marc joined Rivergum Group in

2013 to drive Rivergum’s strong

growth trajectory and sharpen

the Group’s agenda and forward

strategy. As Chief Executive Officer,

Marc has not only cemented these

goals but also paved the way for

continued success in innovative

design and ensuring the company’s

focus to lead the industry in

providing smarter, more affordable

and sustainable building solutions,

whilst providing an exceptional

customer experience, is achieved.

Marc is a chartered accountant with

extensive experience in executive

leadership positions across

business advisory, real estate &

property, and major projects in

both the private and public sector.

OUR PEOPLE

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OUR EXPERTISEAt every step of the design and construction process, Rivergum applies specialist expertise and quality control checks.

We are a high performing company with market leading lifestyle insights, inspiring designs, extraordinary flexibility and excellence in customer service – all of which is achieved with the right people.

Ongoing lifestyle research, customer feedback and international trend tracking ensures that our team is fully abreast of customer needs and future directions

In-house design, project management, marketing, property sales, customer service teams and finance

Breakthrough spatial optimisation in the design of medium density and small lot homes

Leadership in smart home technology innovations

Sloping lot design and cost efficiencies through lightweight construction

Full service offering including project finance solutions

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OUR STRATEGYRivergum today is a progressive high performance business committed to innovation.

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Service ExcellenceOur Mission and commitment is to ensure great customer service through every interaction.

The Right PeopleA passionate and professional team, harnessing extraordinary experience to create visionary living environments.

Lifestyle InsightsOngoing lifestyle research places us at the forefront of understanding the changing needs of how Australians want to live.

Inspiring DesignsCreating living environments that engage the senses, embrace purposeful technology and lift the human spirit.

Extraordinary FlexibilitySolutions are fully tailored to meet customer needs, from major project partnerships to individual family homes.

Our commitment is built on substance:

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OUR OFFERINGThe Rivergum Group consists of three core business units. Each comprises specific sub-categories, providing a comprehensive total offering, resourced by expert teams.

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A trusted finance partner for our customers and clients

Fresh approach to finance brokerage and advice

Unique and innovative loan solutions

Home, personal, development and commercial loans and asset finance

Proven capability in a multitude of sectors

New homes

Fixed price house and land packages

Custom design homes

Knock down and rebuild subdivisions

The Pavilion - Home Design Studio

Integrated design, develop, sell and build offering focussed on multi-residential projects

Embedded design and development capability specialising in medium density/small lot solutions

A partnership approach with key development partners

Customer focussed embedded project sales and marketing

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Rivergum has built in excess of 7,500 new homes. Our range comprises over 120 fresh contemporary designs to suit lots from as narrow as 4.5m within the new breed of town centres, to grand homes on level and sloping sites.

We believe that in living by our values, we transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. We share our customers’ visions and expectations. We are insistently innovative. We offer more value at every turn.

That’s our customer promise and why there’s more WOW in every Rivergum Home.

New homes

Fixed price house and land packages

Custom design homes

Knock down and rebuild subdivisions

The Pavilion - Home Design Studio

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COAST AND COUNTRY RANGEOur Coast and Country collection has been

specifically designed to encourage relaxed living

and to soak up panoramic views, with a range

of single and double-storey homes.

TERRACE HOMESEpitomising inner-city living, our terrace homes

offer modern, low maintenance designs that

maximise space on narrow allotments.

HILLSIDE DESIGNSOur Hillside designs provide the perfect solution

for any sloping block to maximise views, aspect and

space and create an inspiring living environment.

TRANSPORTABLE HOMESOur Transportable designs deliver convenience,

style and outstanding value to suit a diversity of

needs and settings.

SIGNATURE RANGEDesigned for today’s lifestyle and tomorrow’s

desires, the Signature range offers a choice

of spacious, contemporary homes, delivering

exceptional value for money.

OXYGEN SERIESThese uniquely designed homes allow customers

to take advantage of a streamlined building process

and great savings, without having to compromise

on choice or workmanship.

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One of the largest selection centres in Australia

Inspiring room displays

Interior design consultants provide guidance on style and functionality

Constantly refreshed with the latest design trends and innovations

HOME DESIGN STUDIO The Pavilion is Rivergum Homes’ exclusive design studio, where customers are guided through our extensive range of products, including the latest design trends and innovations. At The Pavilion the customer is guided through each room of their home, to create a truly inspiring living environment that is uniquely tailored to their personal style.

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AWARD SUCCESSOur commitment to creating inspiring living environments has earned the Rivergum Group ongoing award recognition.

HIA Affordable Housing (SA) - 2017

HIA Best Display Home up to $250,000 (SA) - 2017

HIA Best Display Home $350,001 - $500,000 (SA) - 2017

UDIA Medium Density Housing (SA) - 2017

HIA Affordable Housing Award (QLD) - 2017

HIA Affordable Housing Award (SA) – 2016

UDIA Award for Marketing Excellence (SA) – 2016

UDIA National Award for Best Affordable Development – 2016

MBA Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing (SA) – 2016

UDIA Award for Medium Density (SA) – 2015

UDIA Award for Best Affordable Development (SA) – 2015

HIA Best Townhouse/Villa Development (SA) – 2015

MBA Contract Home over $1.5 million (SA) – 2015

HIA Custom Built Home over $2.5 million (SA) – 2014

UDIA Environmental Excellence (SA) – 2014

UDIA Medium Density Housing (SA) – 2014

MBA Display Home of the Year $300,000 to $500,000 (SA) – 2011

HIA Display Home/Display Home Builder of the Year $330,000 to $420,000 (SA) – 2010

HIA Apartment Project of the Year (SA) – 2010

UDIA Affordable Housing Project (SA) – 2009

HIA Best Transportable Home (SA) – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013

HIA Best Display Home up to $250,000 (QLD) – 2006, 2007

HIA Best Patio Display Home (SA) – 2005

HIA Display Home of the Year $330,000 to $450,000 (SA) – 2005

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Working in partnership with private sector investors, developers and public sector, Rivergum has the track record, foresight, business acumen and project management expertise to successfully design, construct and market major projects.

Our knowledge of the changing fabric of cities – and governments’ drive towards increased densities, urban renewal, strategic transit corridor housing sites, sustainability and affordability – is backed by solid success stories.

Our associations

Housing Industry Association (HIA)

Master Builders Association (MBA)

Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)

Real Estate Institute of Australia (REA)

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Strategic development sites along key transit corridors

Urban renewal and infill projects

Partnering with land development partners; both Public and Private sector

Innovative new approaches to housing density challenges, working with land developers to open new markets

Award winning medium density / small lot development solutions up to 3-storey

Integrated development and built form delivery model

Government affordability initiatives, product development and innovative construction methods

Management of the project from initial concept design, through construction to final completion, marketing and sales

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PROJECT SALES AND MARKETING We take pride in the success of developments above and beyond handover. With intimate knowledge of the project from inception to completion, Rivergum’s project sales management can provide a direct route to market for convenient and efficient sales for our development partners.As part of our superior end-to-end solutions for property developers and investors, Rivergum also offers a cohesive service designed to provide full project sales management marketing, lead generation and customer service, delivered by a team that is fully committed to the success of our projects.

With years of specialist experience in the industry and direct access to the project team, this sales service provides a direct route to market from the people who know the project best; from concept inception to lead generation and beyond, allowing for a seamless customer experience and ensuring greater efficiency and customer confidence.

With projects marketed and sold by the same passionate team who design and manage the construction, customers have a purchase experience that inspires confidence in all of our partnerships.

Improved customer experience with more intimate knowledge of projects

Integrated sales and marketing strategy

Access to an existing database of registered buyers

Cost and time efficient sales process

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Enabling more Australians to realise their dreamsAs part of Rivergum’s continued commitment to making home ownership more accessible for every

Australian, Truevest Finance represents a fresh approach to financial brokerage for the new generation.

Underpinned by a wealth of knowledge and experience, the company philosophy is simple; to alleviate

the complexity surrounding the ever-changing world of borrowing.

With expertise specialising in all in all fields of borrowing, Truevest enables its clients to understand their

opportunities for an extensive range of investments. By prioritising on delivering a highly personalised

service, it is a fast growing business that generates and nurtures life-long customers.

While proven capability in a multitude of sectors inspires confidence,the Truevest team truly excels

in finance for the building industry, with comprehensive experience in engaging with and assisting

developers and joint venture projects.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN

PROJECTS

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• Six, three bedroom, three bathroom,

three-storey Torrens Title homes

• Innovatively designed to maximise

cross ventilation and natural light

• ESD features include:

– water-saving devices

– low-toxicity products

– recycled water

– composite wood and recycled

brick front walls

• Multi-award-winning project

TERRACES ON SIXTH, BOWDENThis multi-award-winning townhouse project was the first in Australia to receive the 5-Star Green Star rating, awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia. The architectural treatment reflects the gritty urban character of the Bowden redevelopment project in which it is located.

WINNER

Medium Density Housing

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Environmental Excellence

WINNER

Best Townhouse/Villa Development

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• 53 terrace homes and

20 apartments

• Luxury fixtures and fittings

• Quality turnkey property with

everything included to move in

• A tranquil centralised park setting

• Two and three bedroom options

• Balcony and courtyard options

THE BOULEVARD, ROYAL PARKThe Boulevard is a modern development that showcases the innovation and evolution of terrace homes and compact housing. Rivergum managed the entire project from purchasing the land, design and build of the homes, right through to the marketing and sales for this private joint venture partner.

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• Maximising living space on small lots:

108m2 house on a 59m2 block

for $189,000.

• Single and double-storey options

• One, two and three bedroom homes

• Four interior colour schemes

• Turnkey property

• Automatic panel lift garage

for one car

• Spacious open-plan living

TOWN LIFE LIVING, PLAYFORD ALIVEThis project comprises an innovative range of homes that have been specifically designed to take maximum advantage of the vibrant heart of Playford Alive. The government partnership with Renewal SA was formed to provide affordable housing choices and has produced South Australia’s first small lot Torrens Title house and land packages from $159,000 – $209,000.

WINNER

Affordable Housing

WINNER

Affordable Development

WINNER

Medium Density Housing

WINNER

Affordable Development

WINNER

Best Townhouse/ Villa Development

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• 57 two-storey

uptown homes

• Two and three

bedroom options

• Balcony and

courtyard options

• Turnkey property

with everything

included to

move in

YOYO, BLAKES CROSSINGYoYo at Blakes Crossing represents an innovative approach to home design, location and marketing, brought together in absolute synergy – to stimulate market demand through fresh thinking. The offering was developed in partnership with Lendlease, to create desirable affordable housing for the Millennial generation.

WINNER

Marketing Excellence

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• Two bedroom, two bathroom homes

• Five stage project

• Turnkey, Torrens Title homes

• Designed to meet Renewal SA’s

affordable housing brief

• The homes are located across from

a large council park and reserve

(Collins Reserve)

KIDMAN PARKWon through a competitive tender process, Renewal SA nominated Rivergum as the preferred building partner for the ‘Renewing Our Streets and Suburbs’ project at Kidman Park, following our national award-winning work on Town Life Living at Playford Alive. Rivergum developed a selection of 23 highly innovative two-storey homes to offer affordable living in a premium location.

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• Architecturally designed with a brief of luxe living

• 15 three storey townhouses and one double-storey

home in the group – all turnkey

• Generous three bedroom homes, with single living

areas and balcony

• Homes were built to suit land constraints with large

gradient on the site

PROSPECTWorking in close partnership with a private investor, Rivergum developed 16 high-end triple-storey townhouses that complemented an established cosmopolitan neighbourhood. Cleverly designed to overcome challenging land constraints and a steep contour, these turnkey homes created fresh opportunities for people to make home in a highly sought-after northern suburb of Adelaide.

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THE CRESCENT, ST MARYSThis project sets a new local benchmark for luxury, quality and design. Situated in an exclusive new development, these homes deliver a high density living option that is not typically offered in the area. The Crescent is conveniently located opposite a tree-filled reserve and the rapidly expanding Tonsley project.

• 21 homes comprising two-storey

townhouses, large single-storey

family homes and spacious

terraces

• Quality turnkey properties

• Luxury appointments

WINNER

Medium Density Housing

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BAYRIVER, LARGS NORTHRivergum successfully delivered two medium density precincts within the Defence Housing Australia’s Bayriver project. The first is Bayriver Sands comprising double-storey townhouses. The second precinct, Bayriver Mews, included a combination of ground floor and upper level affordable units.

• 22 homes and units comprising

single and two-storey dwellings

• Stand-alone precincts within

a master-planned estate

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• 55 two and three bedroom turnkey homes

• Premium inclusions and landscaping

• Cleverly designed to preserve significant natural features on site

• Full product development, management, construction, marketing and sales

SEASONS, MOUNT BARKERFrom concept to approvals and advertising, Seasons is an outstanding example of a fully-managed Rivergum development. Drawing on deep local insight and sensitivities, every aspect of the design and marketing was thoroughly informed, resulting in raised confidence for this private joint venture.

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ROXBY DOWNSWith a strategic and intelligent approach, this project – located in one of Australia’s harshest and most remote residential locations – was completed in just 9 months. Building methods and materials were utilised that were complementary to the surrounding environment.

• 20 open living, two bedroom apartments

• 6-star energy efficient

• Completed well within build time averages

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QUEENSLAND PROJECTS

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SOL & OUTLOOK, COOMERATo take full advantage of the highly anticipated billion-dollar Coomera Town Centre, Rivergum acquired three parcels of land within AVJennings’ Big Sky development. Uniquely, each of the parcels were marketed separately to capitalise on individual location features.

• Three parcels of land marketed separately

to capitalise on distinct land features

• Full turnkey packages from $399,000 for

investors’ tenants to move in faster

• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms

and one car garage

• Two desirable colour schemes

WINNER

Affordable Housing

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• 30 new homes constructed for DHA

• Project completed within 6 months of

commencement

• Variety of home designs offered

KOKODA BARRACKS, CANUNGRA Rivergum Homes were awarded the contract 30 single storey brick veneer dwellings on behalf of Defence Housing Australia at the Kokoda Barracks in Witheren, Queensland.

The project included a full-time supervisor on site and was delivered within 5.5 months from commencement on site.

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DIXON DRIVE, PIMPAMA Rivergum developed a self contained fully master planned residential precinct within the popular Watersun Rise neighbourhood at Pimpama in the northern growth corridor of the Gold Coast. The development is well positioned within close proximity to local shopping, schools, health amenities and popular theme parks.

• 47 freestanding homes

• Mix of single and double-storey designs

• Fully master planned community development

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• 42 homes comprising of thirty one terrace homes and eleven apartments

in a master planned development

• Turnkey properties and tenant ready

• All homes include a generous balcony and living areas

• Architecturally designed to suit the local area

• Energy efficient designs with 6-star energy rating

BORDER NORTH, CURRUMBIN This project offered fresh, contemporary terraces and apartments designed to capture the spirit of the Gold Coast lifestyle, with a real focus on casual indoor/outdoor living.

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VICTORIANPROJECTS

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VICTORIANPROJECTS

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• 72 two-storey uptown homes

• Two and three bedroom

options

• Highly specified inclusions

• Turnkey property with

everything included to move in

• An entirely new way of living

in Epping

YOYO, AURORAThe award-winning YoYo homes deliver a breakthrough for first home buyers, downsizers and busy professionals. Located 25km North of Melbourne in Epping, The landowner Lendlease has engaged Rivergum Projects to assist them with delivering 72 townhouses within the master planned community of Aurora.

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• 8 Dwellings

• Forecast for completion late 2018

• First construction to commence in

Victoria

JUBILEE, WINTERIDGE LANERivergum Homes were awarded the contract to build 8 bespoke Terrace Homes at Jubilee Estate. Working with the land owner Lotus Living, Rivergum have designed a housing solution that appeals to the families that enjoy the already established amenity within Jubilee Estate.

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Above all else we are a people business, creating better lives for our customers.

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Rivergum Group – Head Office

64 Greenhill Road Wayville SA 5034

Freecall: 1800 675 706

Open: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Rivergum Homes SA

387–391 South Road Mile End South SA 5031

Freecall: 1800 675 706Fax: (08) 8351 7703

Open: 8:30am to 5pmMonday to Friday

Rivergum Homes QLD

3912 Pacific HighwayLoganholme QLD 4129

Freecall: 1800 136 434Fax: (07) 5591 3944

Open: 8.30am to 5pmMonday to Friday

Rivergum Homes VIC

293a Harvest Home Road,Epping VIC 3076

Freecall: 1800 571 907

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