54 | McCore Group: William Hills Development T T Hugh de Lacy Something different in Forrest Hill Eight of the two and three-storey detached dwellings are of four bedrooms, three of three and one of two. “What’s behind the William Hills development is our belief that there’s a better way of increasing the density of housing than by building just town-houses.” DEVELOPMENT The notion of mid-priced higher-density apartment blocks having to be townhouses with inter-tenancy walls is largely dispelled by the Albany-based McCore Group’s new William Hills project, with its 12 deluxe stand-alone residential homes comfortably sited on an 1825mw2 in the Auckland suburb of Forrest Hill. Called the William Hills project, it was designed by Auckland firm KPC Architectural to a brief from the McCore Group that the two- and three-storey homes should not be common-wall townhouses – apart from two of the 12 – but be truly stand-alone with windows round four sides. “Two of the units are town-houses sharing a wall, but with the rest we are aiming at a niche market for the smaller, affordable, free-standing home with four external walls,” McCore Group partner Mike Gibson says. “It’s something a bit special, a bit different.” Eight of the two and three-storey detached dwellings are of four bedrooms, three of three and one of two, and when they come onto the market towards the end of this year they’ll be offered at prices ranging from $0.9m - $0.98m for the sole two-bedroom unit, $1.05m - $1.15m for the three-bedroom units and from $1.55m to $1.9m for the four-bedrooms. The development, which will have cost around $6m by the time it’s finished, offers plenty of parking with multiple garages and entry-ways. Four units have in-ground car-parks allocated, seven have off-the-road single garages and one has a double direct-access garage. “What’s behind the William Hills development is our belief that there’s a better way of increasing the density of housing than by building just town-houses,” Mike says. “There’s no doubt that we’ve got to address urban sprawl, and free-standing homes that are tightly packed but still spread in a way that guarantees privacy – you’re not hearing the neighbours going about their lives just through the wall - should be part of the solution. “We’re confident we’ll be tapping into a niche market for affordable multi-unit apartments that are free-standing and private.” The McCore Group has been round since 2017 when it was founded by Michael Wang, Mike Gibson and Matt Borg, largely because they were dismayed at the state of the building industry at the time, and were convinced they could build a company that could thrive through a hands-on approach that put a premium on innovation. Between them, the McCore Group’s principals have more than 70 years of construction industry experience. William Hills is just the latest of a succession of multi-unit developments by the group, with the first stage of its previous project, the 42unit Kahu Development, now complete. Mike acknowledges that the Auckland apartment market has had a bit of a battering from successive Covid-driven storms – labour and materials shortages and suddenly-rising interest rates. “That’s driven us to offer something at William Hills that gives the more discerning buyer that extra element of privacy and uniqueness, but in the same price range as a comparably appointed town-house. “The market may be down, but we expect no trouble selling them,” he says. WL Trading Ltd is a leading provider of professional and exceptional waterproo ng and tiling services. With a wealth of experience in the industry, we have established ourselves as experts in the eld, consistently delivering high-quality solutions to residential and commercial buildings. As an approved applicator for renowned brands including Allco, Viking, Nuralite, Ardex, GAF, Mapei and Sika, we possess the expertise to install a wide range of top-notch membranes o ered by these esteemed companies. Our team of skilled professionals is well-versed in the latest techniques and utilizes cutting-edge materials to ensure e ective and long-lasting waterproo ng solutions. At WL Trading Ltd, we take pride in our ability to meet and exceed the expectations of both manufacturers and customers. Our dedication to providing exceptional service has earned us high evaluations in the industry. We prioritize customer satisfaction, and our commitment to delivering superior results is evident in every project we undertake. Whether you require waterproo ng for residential or commercial properties, you can rely onWL Trading Ltd to deliver reliable and durable solutions. Contact us today to experience our exceptional services and discover why we are the preferred choice for all your waterproo ng and tiling needs. WE LOVE THE ART OF CREATION Listen. Think. Design. Re ne. We listen to your needs and design thoughtfully re ned solutions.
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