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CONTENTS Message from the Chairman 4
Our Mission and Our Values 6
Snapshot 7
Expertise 8
Our People 9
Our Strategy 10
Group Operations 11
Family Homes 12
Projects and Partnerships 14
Truevest Finance 16
Rivergum Property Sales 17
Imaginext 18
Home Design Studio 20
Award Success 21
South Australian Projects 24
Queensland Projects 36
The Rivergum Homes 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 inspiring living environments
that lift the human spirit.
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
stepping up our presence in Queensland,
commencing operations in Victoria,
growing our South Australian business
and launching a range of ground breaking
new initiatives.
I invite you to enjoy the rewards of our
absolute commitment to excellence.
Victor Said
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 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 6,500 homes
Operating in SA, QLD and VIC
Australian family owned and managed
Over 2,100 years combined experience of staff
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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
OUR PEOPLE Victor Said Chairman
Victor established the Rivergum
Homes Group 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 is a chartered accountant
with extensive experience as
a finance director and chief
financial officer in both the
private and public sector.
Marc fulfils a significant role
in the operations of Rivergum
and has added greatly to the
expertise and passion of the
company, reinvigorating the
management and streamlining
the operational capacity of the
group as it expands into new
markets and products.
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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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GROUP OPERATIONSThe Rivergum Homes Group consists of four specialist business units. Each comprises specific sub-categories, providing a comprehensive total offering, resourced by expert teams.
Family Homes• Signature Range – stunning home
designs crafted with absolute care, at exceptional value
• Oxygen Series – stylish affordable designs that make owning a new home even easier
• Coast and Country range including transportable homes
• Terraces
• Hillside designs
• Custom built homes
Truevest Finance• A fresh approach to finance brokerage
and advice
• Unique and innovative loan solutions
• Alleviates the complexities of finance through open and transparent communication
• Proven industry expertise across housing, personal and investment loans
• Up-to-the-minute knowledge of financial trends and products
• Providing a trusted finance partner for life
Projects & Partnerships• Award-winning design of medium density,
terrace and low-rise apartments for housing density challenges
• Management of project from design and construction to marketing and sales
• Innovative product development and delivery of projects in partnership with private, non-profit and government organisations
• Urban renewal, infill and mixed use residential projects
Property Sales• Full sales and marketing service, taking
advantage of intimate knowledge of the development and its products
• Reduce the costs of sales to increase competitive advantage
• Access to a rich database of pre-qualified buyers and investors
• First-class customer experience from first contact to handover and beyond
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FAMILY HOMES Rivergum has built in excess of 6,500 new homes. The 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. With an attitude of ‘no challenge is too great’ Rivergum has earned a reputation as a builder of extraordinary flexibility, creativity and competency.
This commitment extends from the city and suburbs to coastal and country areas, with a range of homes to suit people’s needs no matter where they choose to live.
Signature Range – stunning home designs crafted with absolute care, at exceptional value
Oxygen Series – stylish affordable designs that make owning a new home even easier
Coast and Country range incorporating both one and two-storey homes as well as transportable designs
Terraces
Hillside designs
Custom built homes
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PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPSWorking in partnership with private sector investors, developers and state government, 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.
Housing Industry Association (HIA)
Master Builders Association (MBA)
Property Council of Australia (PCA)
Real Estate Institute of Australia (REA)
Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA)
Our associations
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Working with land development partners; Lendlease, Stockland and Renewal SA
Award-winning medium density townhouse, terrace and low-rise apartment projects
Innovative new approaches to housing density challenges, working with land developers to open new markets
Government affordability initiatives, product development and innovative construction methods
Mixed use residential/commercial projects
Strategic development sites along key transit corridors
Partnering with private, not-for-profit and Government partners to design and deliver quality medium density projects
Management of the project from initial concept design, through construction, to final completion, marketing and sales
Knock-down and rebuild – duplex and larger projects
Home-lot subdivision investment solutions
Urban renewal and infill projects
Streamlined Process:
Coordination of conveyancing
Rental appraisals
Depreciation schedule
Referral to specialist advisors
Property management
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TRUEVEST FINANCEEnabling 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 unique and innovative loan solutions and expert financial advice, Truevest Finance completes
our full-service offering that enables more customers to move into a new home.
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RIVERGUM PROPERTY SALESDirect sales and marketing of developmentsWe take pride in the success of developments above and beyond handover. With intimate knowledge of
the project from inception to completion, Rivergum Property Sales can provide a springboard straight to
market for convenient and efficient sales for our development partners.
Working closely with our in-house marketing team, our combined expertise provides a low-friction route
to market without the need for third party sales. In doing so, costs are reduced and price points remain
competitive, while customers and vendors receive a first-class purchase experience from the people who
know the project best.
As a result of the extraordinary customer service we provide, Rivergum Property Sales also maintains long-
term relationships with registered private and investment buyers who trust in our ability to deliver.
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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The innovation arm of our business which focusses on leading industry research and development of building innovations that will make Rivergum Homes more efficient, agile and a market leader.
VISION Advancing affordable and sustainable housing
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OUR COMMITMENTS
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
OBJECTIVES
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Collaboration with SA companies on research and to develop best practice smart renewable, sustainable, affordable solutions
Leverage the knowledge and supply chain from closure of Auto industry in SA
Develop skill and knowledge base for emerging industry growth sector
Tonsley Park based R&D team
Small, smart, affordable & agile homes
Showcase industry leading product at Tonsley
Imaginext Industry Leaders Group
Develop and demonstrate Imaginext POD prototype and intergeneration plan with Rivergum Homes
Source Government support in developing policy and through the provision of grants
Home of the future – Living Lab showcase
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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.
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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AWARD SUCCESSOur commitment to creating inspiring living environments has earned Rivergum ongoing award recognition.
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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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
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Best Townhouse/Villa Development
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• 53 terrace homes and
20 apartments
• Luxury fixtures and fittings
• Quality turnkey property
THE BOULEVARD, ROYAL PARKThe Boulevard is a modern development that showcases the innovation and evolution of terrace homes and compact housing. Rivergum Homes 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
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Affordable Development
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Medium Density Housing
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Affordable Development
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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 Homes 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 town homes 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 town homes 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
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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 townhomes. 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
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• 47 freestanding homes
• Mix of single and double-storey designs
• Fully master planned community development
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.
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• 30 units comprising of triplex and quadplex
• Surrounded by community facilities including; local schools, public transport,
shopping centres, entertainment and local cafés
• A focal point of the development is the state-of-the-art community centre. Purpose
built for the development it provides a venue for fitness classes, playgroups and
community events
FITZGIBBON AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FITZGIBBON CHASE Fitzgibbon Chase was developed with a large mixture of housing types to accommodate the diverse needs of the local community. Affordability was a key requirement in the design of the units, without compromising on quality urban design and environmental sustainability.
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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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Above all else we are a people business, creating inspiring living environments that lift the human spirit.
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Rivergum Homes 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: 9am to 5pmMonday to Friday
Rivergum Homes QLD
3912 Pacific HighwayLoganholme QLD 4129
Freecall: 1800 675 706Phone: (07) 5591 1850Fax: (07) 5591 3944
Open: 8.30am to 5pmMonday to Friday
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