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A message from the Joint Managing Directors Opening our final newsletter for 2013 seems an opportune time to reflect on the year that has been at Halcyon. It has been a time of growth, new opportunities and recognition for the Halcyon team – we are pleased to have launched two new projects and reached major milestones at our existing communities during the year. The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA), Qld
Awards for Excellence were an absolute highlight
Halcyon’s Joint Managing Directors Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville
As directors, the best part of our
owners participate; the Queensland
job is seeing our home owners’
Plan, where 200 people from
Landing winning four awards, the most of any
lives change for the better when
Halcyon Landing, Halcyon Parks and
developer on the night, including the state’s top
they move to Halcyon. With the
Halcyon Waters came together to
development accolade – the President’s Award.
ongoing development of Halcyon
brainstorm responses posed under
Landing and completion and sell-out
the State Government initiative;
of Halcyon Waters, we’ve had the
and Shave for a Cure, where we
of the year, where we saw the hard work and dedication of our team culminate in Halcyon
It has also been a year of firsts – we became the first retirement community developer to win the President’s Award in Queensland, and Halcyon Landing was the first over 50s
privilege of welcoming many new faces to the Halcyon family. The
raised more than $14,000 for the Leukaemia Foundation after 24 home owners and staff got brave
community in Australia to achieve full six-leaf
sense of community within each
EnviroDevelopment certification from the UDIA.
of our projects has strengthened
The most gratifying part has been seeing our
with a number of great events in
On the development front, Halcyon
home owners wholeheartedly embrace our green
2013, including the Gold Coast and
Landing is halfway through its
philosophy and reap tangible benefits from their
Sunshine Coast Marathons where
construction phase with around 150...
energy-efficient homes.
we had record numbers of home
and shaved in March.
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Two new communities launched pages 2 & 4
Halcyon takes home UDIA gold page 3
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Island project, Vision by Halcyon, will
in the running for three UDIA
people now calling the community home. On
take our brand to a prestige new height
National awards, a challenge we
the Gold Coast, the Hope Island health precinct
with the release of our first waterfront
relish given the calibre of projects
has been completed this year with the opening
homes and marina berths. It will be a
and developers who are involved
of the five-star Arcare aged care facility. Arcare
truly Halcyon experience with lifestyle
at a national level. On a final note,
is a welcome presence and complements the
amenities that are unparalleled in the
we wish to thank everyone for their
adjoining Mater Health Centre in creating a
retirement living sector. Halcyon
support and continued interest in
health and wellness precinct of great benefit to
Glades, in Caboolture North, will also
our home owners at Halcyon Waters.
cater to the lifestyles of modern seniors
Looking forward to 2014, we’re excited at the
with affordable, energy efficient homes
opportunities that lie ahead. With three active
and a recreational hub that will be the
projects, we’re poised to welcome our 1,000th
focal point of the community. Next
Halcyon home owner next year. Our new Hope
year will also see Halcyon Landing
Halcyon and wish you all the best for a happy and safe Christmas and prosperous New Year.
Bevan Geissmann & Paul Melville Joint Managing Directors Halcyon
An artist’s impression of the Vision By Halcyon Lifestyle Precinct
Breaking ground on two new communities Following the completion of Halcyon Waters and with strong interest across all Halcyon communities, two exciting new master planned communities have just been launched to the market. In the planning stages for years, Vision by Halcyon and Halcyon Glades sees the debut of award winning architects DC8 studio working closely with Halcyon’s design team to introduce new concepts, streetscapes and Leisure Precincts to Halcyon’s distinctive model. The intent is to evolve the art of over 50’s living to new levels whilst maintaining all the hallmarks that have become synonymous with Halcyon communities.
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An artist’s impression of Halcyon Glades
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UDIA awesome foursome At the prestigious 2013 UDIA (Qld)
Geissmann said the awards were both
Awards for Excellence ceremony, Halcyon
gratifying and humbling, and were a
scooped the pool as the night’s most
great endorsement of the company’s
awarded developer winning the coveted
commitment to innovation.
UDIA President’s Award after winning three other awards for excellence earlier in the evening. Along with the President’s award, which has been previously awarded to leading developers Mirvac Group for Orion Springfield and Delfin Lend Lease for Varsity Lakes, Halcyon also won in the categories of Seniors’ Living, Environmentally Sustainable Development (Land Based) and Environmentally Sustainable Development (Built Form). Halcyon’s pursuit of environmental sustainability in the delivery of lifestyle communities for over 50’s has seen Halcyon Landing become “Queensland’s standout development of the year” according to UDIA (Qld) president, Neil O’Connor.
“It’s about adding value for home owners and meeting their high expectations of a retirement lifestyle.” In recognition of its commitment to innovation, Halcyon Landing became the first retirement community in Australia to receive six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification from the UDIA this year. The project was also recognised for affordability earlier in the year after taking home the Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s Living Smart ‘Glossies’ award for affordable living. The recent wins have reaffirmed Halcyon’s status as Australia’s most awarded over 50’s lifestyle developer having been awarded 12 UDIA and Master Builders Association (MBA)
Mr O’Connor said Halcyon Landing was an
State and National awards for Halcyon
excellent example of creative, innovative
Waters and Halcyon Parks. Next up
and flexible development that provided real,
it’s the National UDIA awards for
long-term housing solutions for Australia’s
excellence in March where the entire
ageing population.
Halcyon family are hoping Halcyon
“Halcyon’s high quality, low maintenance homes are an excellent response to the
Landing take home the mantle of ‘Australia’s best.’
Joint Managing Directors Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville with Halcyon Chairman Archie Douglas (centre)
Halcyon’s honour roll 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing President’s Award 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Development Land Based 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Excellence in Environmentally Sustainable Development Built Form 2013 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Landing Seniors’ Living 2013 Six-leaf EnviroDevelopment certification (UDIA) 2013 Living Smart Glossies Award Winner Halcyon Landing - Affordable Living 2010 UDIA National Finalist - Halcyon Waters Affordable Development & Seniors’ Living 2009 MBA National Winner – Halcyon Waters Lifestyle Housing for Seniors 2009 QMBA Gold Coast Winner - Halcyon Waters Lifestyle Housing for Seniors 2009 QMBA Gold Coast Winner - Halcyon Waters Outdoor Living & Landscaping 2009 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Waters Seniors’ Living
market’s needs.”
2009 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Waters Affordable Housing
“Their ability to translate the needs of
2009 UDIA National Winner - Halcyon Waters Seniors’ Living
baby boomers into a lifestyle-orientated
2008 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Waters Seniors’ Living
community that is underpinned by proven
2007 MBA National Finalist - Halcyon Parks Lifestyle Housing for Seniors
green practices impressed the judges this year and makes Halcyon Landing a very
2007 UDIA National Finalist - Halcyon Parks Affordable Housing
worthy winner.” Halcyon Joint Managing Director, Bevan
Project Director Chris Carley and Joint Managing Director Bevan Geissmann
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2006 UDIA Qld Winner - Halcyon Parks Affordable Housing
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New Release
• Waterfront Lifestyle and Aquatic Precinct • 88 homes • 340m water frontage • Private marina berths • Floating Boat House • Two community boats
Halcyon has once again turned to the Gold Coast’s prestigious North Shore
For more information phone 1800 831 567.
for it’s first waterfront over 50’s lifestyle community, Vision by Halcyon. Located on an island at Hope Island, the exclusive gated community promises to be the most exciting and vibrant residential development of its type in Australia. Now selling priced from $545,000 – $1.25 million.
Halcyon Halcyon
New Release
• 5-Star resort style facilities and amenities. • 177 homes • Caravan and boat storage • Bowling green • Tennis court • Workshed
Situated at Caboolture North is our latest over 50’s lifestyle community,
For more information phone 1800 814 567.
Halcyon Glades. A tree change located halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Halcyon Glades offers the best of both worlds and includes all the hallmarks found in an award winning Halcyon community.
Halcyon Glades
Now selling priced from $330,000 – $445,000
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Award winning Established Community Located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast at Bli Bli, Halcyon Landing is the regions fastest selling new lifestyle community for over 50’s. In tune with nature, the 50 acre retirement community is bordered by a 2km signature walking trail and natural parklands. Latest release priced from $453,000 – $739,000 For more information phone 1800 050 050.
Halcyon Landing
Award winning Established Community
Judged Australia’s Best Over 50’s Living, Halcyon Waters is recognised as one of Australia’s premier lifestyle focused retirement communities. Designed exclusively for over 50’s, the vibrant community is set amongst 100 acres of open space and natural waterfront parklands at Hope Island on the Gold Coast’s North Shore. Established homes priced from $410,000 to $850,000 For more information phone 1800 626 488.
Halcyon Waters
Award winning Established Community Just five minutes drive from Caloundra’s beaches and town centre, Halcyon Parks nestles comfortably on a leafy 36 acre site surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. The 171 home master planned over 50’s lifestyle community incorporates quality architect designed homes, gated security, comprehensive resort style facilities and a strong community culture. Established homes priced from under $400,000 For more information phone 1800 007 280.
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Halcyon’s new online look If you haven’t already seen the new Halcyon website, simply google ‘Life begins at Halcyon’ and have a browse. Simple clean lines and stunning photography are all part of the new look. There’s information on everything you need to know about Halcyon’s corporate philosophy including the latest news, FAQ’s and more on the home pages as well as easy links to Halcyon’s new and established communities. Each Halcyon community’s site has up to date information on new release homes or established homes for sale along with news relative to each community and its home owners. Each site also has helpful information on the lifestyle and location specific to the region that the community is part of. Responding to feedback has always been a big part of the Halcyon mind-set so as always, tell us what you think, your opinions are valued. Go to the contact us page on the website and type your comments or phone 1800 626 488.
Life beginsatHalcyon.com.au Parks or Halcyon Waters since 2006 have
home owners who sold their homes
amassed a total of $7.58 million in capital
have collectively departed with over
gains for themselves… tax free and exit fee
$1 million per annum in their pockets.
free!
Halcyon’s Joint Managing Director
In short, this represents a wonderful
Bevan Geissmann said, “The purchase
endorsement for a key element of the
price is often seen as the benchmark
Halcyon model, affordability and no exit
of affordability, but we strongly believe
fees. Not only is the Halcyon purchase
affordability is not only about the
price often significantly lower than the
purchase price. In many ways and
price of the existing home (which enables
perhaps most importantly, it’s about
Purchasing a home in a Halcyon community is just as
home owners to free up cash when they
the sale price if and when you choose
much a residential investment as it is an investment
purchase) but they also receive another
to move on. Home owners that have
in exploring lifestyle opportunities. Over the past six
windfall if they move on again. In a typical
sold received an average weekly capital
years, the sale of established Halcyon homes has given
retirement village, hidden fees would take a
gain of $549 per week during a financial
home owners over seven million reasons to celebrate.
large percentage, if not all money from the
downturn, I think the numbers speak for
Home owners who have moved on from Halcyon
selling owners. In total contrast, Halcyon
themselves”.
It’s not just about the lifestyle
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‘Paragon’ good, better... the very best Signing off on a flourish, the final home at Halcyon
8-Star energy efficient home, early next
flat-screen television, floating staircase
Waters has been heralded as arguably the finest
year. The luxurious residence features
and hobby room to the garage with
residence ever built in an over 50’s lifestyle community
three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study,
space for a golf buggy. The top floor
in Australia. The one of a kind home, dubbed the
multiple open plan living areas and private
boasts a kitchenette and bar, living room,
‘Paragon’ for its exemplification of quality is rapidly
courtyards. High-end touches include an
two bedrooms and a bathroom, allowing
nearing completion and the proud new owners are
outdoor fireplace, gate house, expansive
for semi self-contained living for family
eagerly looking forward to moving into their new
master ensuite with standalone bath and
and friends.
Certified green In an age where environmental consciousness reigns supreme, Halcyon has been recognised as the first over 50’s lifestyle community developer in Australia to achieve the coveted EnviroDevelopment certification from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA). Halcyon Landing was awarded with the institute’s highest rating of ‘six-leaf’ certification for all six of the EnviroDevelopment’s required elements - ecosystems, materials, water, waste, energy and community.
Halcyon Landing Project Director Chris Carley and Joint Managing Director Bevan Geissmann receiving the six-leaf Certification from Chairman Brent Thomas
The UDIA has also noted Halcyon’s
roofing, gas hot water systems and reticulated
UDIA National EnviroDevelopment Chairman Brent
commitment to ongoing sustainability through
rainwater systems. These ‘green’ energy-saving
Thomas made a special visit to Halcyon Landing to
the introduction of eight-star energy efficiency
initiatives lead to a
personally present the certification and commented,
ratings on all new homes constructed at
cleaner environment and
“Halcyon should be commended for the company’s desire
Halcyon communities. The modern 8-Star rated
keep money in the back
to meet the needs of both the over 50’s market and the
homes feature advanced design elements such
pockets of Halcyon
natural environment.”
as solar panels, thermal insulation, light-coloured
home owners.
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Anyone for pickleball? On the subject of all things Halcyon health and well-being, stayed tuned for more information on the new craze about to take Halcyon communities by storm... ‘Pickleball’. Think tennis only a third of the size and speed, played with paddles and a perforated ball. Originally invented as a backyard pastime, there are more than 100,000
Australia’s healthiest communities
active players in the United States alone.
Many home owners have commented that moving
Marathon a few months later. Initiatives
into a Halcyon community has resulted in a complete
like the ‘Halcyon 12 week challenge’ have
change of lifestyle. For some it has meant a new
also proved life-changing events for home
fitness regime, the pursuit of an old interest or trying
owners like David Little.
something new for the first time. Health, wellbeing,
Working as a mortgage broker he had
fitness and fun are all part of the Halcyon way and
been sitting at a desk for 20 years and in
with the tools available in the community, home
his own words, “Hadn’t exercised and my
owners have embraced the notion.
general health had suffered.” On medication
Halcyon is home to many inspirational characters like
to control diabetes and cholesterol, David
Halcyon Landing
retired firemen Graham Flack, who has ridden over
took part in the challenge that included
45,000km (and that doesn’t include training) raising
exercise sessions, cooking classes and goals
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money for burns victims. It’s this attitude amongst
for increased fitness, health and vitality.
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home owners that has seen the Halcyon Marathon
A visit to his GP before and after the
Halcyon Parks
team (which started with just 30 members six years
challenge saw David lose 3kg and 22cm
ago) become one of the largest to enter the Gold
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around the waist and he no longer needs to
Coast Marathon, fielding a team of more than 140,
be on medication to control his diabetes or
with a team of 90 entering the Sunshine Coast
cholesterol.
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Halcyon Glades 161 Pumicestone Road, Caboolture North Qld 4510 Freecall 1800 814 567
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