Business South May 2023

32 | Benchmark for quality The masterplanned development reflects a strong focus on quality design. T T from page 30 RCL Group: Hanley’s Farm DEVELOPMENT • Central Otago • Queenstown Lakes PH: 0800 420 004 benchmarkconstruction.co.nz Your local experts for CIVIL PROJECTS Proud to work with RCL Group. 03 448 8239 Proud to be associated with RCL and the Hanleys Farm Development RCL Group’s vision for Hanley’s Farm has been to create a benchmark for quality, affordable living. The masterplanned development reflects a strong focus on quality design and a commitment to fostering a welcoming community with superb access to nature and the outdoors. The total land area is 561 hectares. RCL Group has won praise for giving the Queenstown market what it needed – a safe place for young families to make their home and enjoy their own slice of the Queenstown lifestyle. Last year was a bumper one for sales and growth at Hanley’s Farm, with the momentum on sales and value of sales ongoing in 2023. Last year, 262 residential lots were sold across 10 releases, reflecting brisk demand for the high-quality living on offer. Total sales topped more than $120 million in 2022, with the highest recorded price for one single residential lot sold being $1.41 million. Many of the those putting down roots at Hanley’s Farm are indeed first homebuyers and young families, drawn by the stunning location and opportunities to build their own home in a safe, friendly and modern subdivision that includes a new school and childcare centre. Hanley’s Farm’s new primary school - Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau - opened with 93 learners in February 2022 and ended last year with a roll of 160. “The primary school has been a great success in the area with many families now attending, and the soon to open childcare centre will further serve the needs of our community. We’re proud to provide these essential services.” BestStart Hanley’s Farm is the community’s brand-new early learning centre, designed to provide quality education and care for children aged between three months and five years old. There will be plenty of construction activity on the ground at Hanley’s Farm throughout this year. RCL Group reports that titles for DP7, DP9 and DP10 remain the focus. “We’re committed to progressing the subdivision and providing an exceptional living experience for our residents.” RCL Group regularly receives registrations of interest from those thinking about joining the Hanley’s Farm community. “We are working on bringing new stage releases to our extensive database of potential purchasers in the near future.” RCL Group acquires Homestead Bay in Queenstown Homestead Bay was acquired by RCL Group in late 2022, with plans to transform the 163-hectare block of land into another vibrant residential community, in line with neighbouring Hanley’s Farm. “The acquisition of Homestead Bay is a major milestone for RCL Group. It’s a really exciting time for the Queenstown region and we are thrilled to be a part of it and look forward to working closely with the Queenstown Lakes District Council and local stakeholders. “We’re committed to the future of Queenstown and are excited about the opportunities that Hanley’s Farm and Homestead Bay are able to create, particularly for the first home buyer market.” About RCL Formed in 2013, RCL Group is a privately owned development company that has created thriving residential communities in both Australia and New Zealand. Along with Hanley’s Farm, RCL Group’s portfolio of work includes Grandvue in Officer and Renaissance Rise in Mernda. High standard planning, construction and development has been central to the company’s strategy and way of working since it began. RCL Group works closely with potential buyers to target and achieve timely and desirable outcomes.

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