As Auckland has grown far beyond its previous northern limits, Albany - once a little country town in its own right - has become a fully-fledged suburb.
Because it offers such incredible convenience in terms of transport, shopping and other amenities, properties here are turning over fast, and acting quickly is the best way to secure a foothold in the market.
Risland, a respected developer who recently brought a previous project - Neo Apartments - to completion, six months ahead of schedule despite Covid-19 hurdles, is a well-funded company with a reputation for quality.
Here at Risland Albany, they’ve joined forces with renowned Auckland architects Leuschke Group for expert design, and CMP Construction, a well-established company with over 30 years experience and an excellent reputation.
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Between them, the brief was to create a development that is modern and stylish and built to last, offering good value, quality apartment living at a very realistic price, with low body corporate fees.
Risland chose Albany consciously as the site of this 141-apartments, plus four commercial units project, with its exciting curtain-wall system, brick pattern precast concrete and proprietary aluminium cladding, because substantial infrastructure investment into the area over the past decade or so has made it progressively more attractive.
The company is committed to using superior materials in every one of its offerings and Risland Albany - at 2 Munroe Lane - has a natural north-south orientation, which allows for all apartments to face north, east or west, for maximum sun and sensational views.
Essentially, it presents as a vertical village, set around a central landscaped courtyard where the Risland community will enjoy meeting and mingling.
The decor throughout the units with their large windows which frame eclectic views including natural bush and Albany Lakes, is light and bright - inspired by the colours and textures of nature.
Quality appliances and well-made joinery, fittings and furnishings complete the picture. The list of advantages of living locally in Albany include Albany Busway, which is a a few minutes walk away from Risland Albany Apartments and links commuters seamlessly with Auckland’s CBD.
Auckland North Harbour Stadium is close enough for you to hear the crowds, and Massey University is world-renowned, with hundreds of international students. Meanwhile, there’s also easy access to desirable Kristin & Pinehurst private schools, which rank amongst the top educational facilities in New Zealand.
Westfield Albany shopping centre is just a short walk away, offering shops, restaurants, supermarkets and cinemas, along with medical, banking, gym facilities and much more.
Risland spokesperson, Alice He, says that sales progress is already at 80%, with completion projected for third-quarter 2022.
Opportunities available in Risland Albany Apartments include one-bedroom, study plus one-bathroom units; two-bedroom plus two-bathroom units; three-bedroom plus two-bathroom units.
Prices start at $640,000 for a one-bedroom + study unit, and $795,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit. Apartment sizes range from 63sqm to 127sqm, and basement car parks are available for purchase.
The display suite is open by appointment only at 12A/100 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany, visit rislandalbany.co.nz.
