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Somewhere with a relaxed village vibe for the family, where lifestyle amenities are on your doorstep. A neighborhood where peace and serenity can be found perfectly contrasted with a thriving township full of energy and life. Somewhere close to base, yet out of the immediate hustle and bustle of the big smoke. “We are offering a $2500 incentive to next 25 years. For RAAF Amberley personnel, such all RAAF Amberley staff who purchase “In Ipswich city we have seen a recent a place to call home can be found at the at Waterlea, to help secure a worthy $5 billion infrastructure spend including refreshing new address of Waterlea, investment that will not only serve their a $3.6 billion motorway upgrade, $475 Walloon. Quickly taking shape as one needs now, but well into the future. million railway station and $128 million of the most anticipated master planned “ We are ready to help RAAF staff in hospital extension. communities in the region; Waterlea identifying the right spot in the growing “It’s great news for the new residents is just five minutes from Amberley, 10 estate for them and we invite personnel of Waterlea.” minutes from Ipswich and 45 minutes to take advantage of this incentive and RAAF staff who purchase at Waterlea from Brisbane. discover what Waterlea, Walloon has can either choose their preferred block The stunning $350 million residential to offer.” size and builder, or select from one of development will incorporate 1500 new Mr Cook said a Waterlea home is a the many house and land packages homes, with residential blocks of up great choice for buyers in the region due available. Construction of the first three to 800 square meters and up to 4500 to upwards of $20 million being spent on stages is well underway, with the first lot new residents. Perfectly positioned, infrastructure services for the Walloon of residents already moved in. it’s within close proximity to a range region by local authorities. Residents will have access to of existing and planned infrastructure “Our estate will be the first of many kilometres of cycling paths and hiking including schools, shops and the as population and amenities continue trails, wide-open spaces, parklands and Walloon Train Station. to grow, so it is truly a ‘ground floor’ plenty of open-air activities, including Waterlea Development Manager opportunity now before the market the community garden and nursery. An Andrew Cook said Waterlea is the reaches heights unknown,” he said. array of fitness stations will be dotted closest master planned estate to “There’s confidence in the region and throughout the community. Also featured Amberley and a perfect opportunity the growth potential is huge. will be a retail and commercial precinct for service men and women who are Council are predicting that the with proposed childcare centre, café looking for a new home for them or their Walloon-Rosewood Corridor will grow and market. families. to house more than 50,000 people in For a relaxed country lifestyle with “ We understand and are grateful for the coming years. ” out compromising on location and the role of all RAAF staff and we want “Ipswich is now one of the fastest amenities, Waterlea ticks all the boxes. to show our appreciation for the hard growing cities in Queensland, with the To register you interest in the RAAF work and commitment they provide to population estimated to increase from incentive, visit www.waterlea.com.au/ our community,” he said. 200,000 to almost 500,000 over the raaf Land now selling BE REWARDED Receive $2,500 Waterlea is a fresh new address taking shape at Walloon, just a 10 minute drive from the Ipwsich CBD. A THOUGHTFULLY Conveniently located just minutes from the RAAF Amberley base, this masterplanned community provides DESIGNED residents with a peaceful country style of living, making it the perfect place for RAAF employees and families to call home. & VIBRANT Waterlea features a range of blocks sizes to choose from community. and also partners with a range of builders to create Home and Land packages. To show our appreciation for the hard The time to buy at work and commitment our service men and women give Waterlea is now. to our community, Waterlea is offering a $2,500 reward for any RAAF employees that purchase between now and 31 August 2018. Enquire today. 1800 996 752 waterlea.com.au/raaf How can I use my ADF Housing Entitlements to secure my financial future? Property Coach, Robbie Turner runs buy again in the new location. Includes If you want to learn how and when regular free online property training to agent’s commissions and stamp duty. to correctly use your ADF Housing ADF members and their families, and *Defence Home Ownership Entitlements – watch the latest free the number one question he gets asked Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) was online training on the Axon Property from serving members is “What are my designed to achieve two aims within the Group Facebook page at www.facebook. entitlements and how can I use them?” ADF - help you and your family achieve com/axonproperty. This includes six Robbie’s response is simple: “HPAS, home ownership; and to improve special case studies on exactly how HPSEA & DHOAS - these are the recruitment and retention. DHOAS to make them work for you; and what entitlements that you need to know subsidises your home loan, for an may happen if you use them at the about because using them at the right amount and period of time based on wrong time and in time and the right place can secure your how long you serve. A lump sum the wrong place. financial future – even beyond your time payment may also be available to you. in the military.” Importantly, you can access DHOAS *Home Purchase Assistance within 2 years after discharge. Scheme (HPAS) - You are eligible for “When you join the above assistance to purchase your own home, entitlements with your state FHOG, in your current posting locality, and if you can further increase your deposit you have at least 12-months tenure left. savings by up to $15,000 (QLD). If HPAS comes in the form of a lump sum you’re saving to put together a deposit, payment of $16,949, before tax. that’s a HUGE chunk of money that you *Home Purchase or Sales Expense can access - allowing you to buy your Allowance (HPSEA) is an allowance for own home sooner!” the reimbursement of costs to you when “Knowing WHAT they are is you sell a home at the time you are being not enough, understanding HOW posted to a new location; or if you sell and WHEN to use them is far more in your previous posting location and important.” WHO BETTER TO COVER YOU WHEN YOU TRANSITION.