DOING your homework is the key to making the right choices when purchasing an “off the plan” apartment, says Duomark business development manager James Cheah.
“You really have to do your research on where the market is,” he tells the Voice—repeatedly.
Calculating square metres using an “architectural area” can create the illusion of larger spaces, but he notes “it includes the thickness of the wall, which can be a three- to five-metre variation or more depending on the size and design of the apartment”.
A strata plan area, which is what Duomark use, takes measurements from the inside of internal walls so “you know exactly what areas you are getting”.
Verge apartment block on Bronte Street in East Perth is not quite finished but is selling well, with 60 per cent of the 43 one and two-bedroom abodes already gone.
Modern lines are in harmony with its inner-city location, a mix of earthy textures and decorative brickwork, which emanates from the building’s entrance to create a distinctive focal point.
Designed with efficiency and discretion, the living spaces within the five-storey complex are beautifully simple with open-plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas and sizable balconies.
Floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the balcony and white interior walls ensure each apartment is flooded with natural light. The kitchens maximise space while minimising clutter, ensuring entertaining is a low-maintenance affair.
They’re designed with acoustic comfort in mind and having the gang over won’t impact on neighbours.
Those buying apartments are a “mixed bag”, Mr Cheah says, “but the majority are young people sacrificing land to get closer to a city lifestyle”.
“They are generally younger, not married and comfortable being in the city…[and] the first place they go to is the city market,” Mr Cheah says.
by JENNY D’ANGER
Verge: 36 Bronte Street, East Perth
1BX1b from $430,950;
2BX1.5b from $525,500;
2BX2b from $565,950
Kim Lim | 0412 796 445
Perth Voice Interactive 
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