Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.

Page created by Roy Kelley
 
CONTINUE READING
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
AT   CIVIC   QUARTER

Find your new investment right
in the heart of Auckland's CBD.

                                      CIVIC   QUARTER
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
CONTENTS

       The CAB at Civic Quarter is at the
       centre of the cultural and economic
       heart of Auckland.

       12,040 new residents have moved into
       the city centre over the last three years
       with further substantial growth forecast.             04                                                   06                                                    08
       The city centre population is growing                  Your opportunity                                     The CAB:                                             The CAB:
                                                              is now                                               An overview                                          Investor benefits
       at 6 times that of the Auckland
       region population.

       Your opportunity is here and now.
                                                             09                                                   10                                                    12
                                                             The CAB:                                             The CAB:                                              Auckland city
                                                             Tax benefits                                         Investor advantage                                    highlights

       Aotea Square art installation 2016

                                                             14                                                   18                                                    19
                                                             Why invest in The CAB                                The CAB:                                              Case studies:
                                                             Auckland apartments                                  Investment proposition                                Investors insight

                                                             20                                                   22                                                    24
                                                             High performing                                      The developer                                         Contact
                                                             floor plans                                          and team

                                                   The contents of this document do not form part of any contract. This document has been compiled using information provided by third parties.
                                                   Love & Co. and Bayleys accept no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. In all cases, interested parties should conduct their own verification
                                                   of the information in this document, as well as their own investigation and analysis of the property described in it. All parties are urged to take legal
                                                   advice before entering into any contract or agreement regarding the property described herein.
                                                   © Love & Co. 2017 The CAB and Civic Quarter are registered trademarks of Love & Co.
2   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                    3
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
YOUR OPPORT UNIT Y IS NOW

       The CAB will be the centrepiece of a visionary mixed-use
       precinct in Auckland's CBD arts and culture hub.
       There is an opportunity for investors who recognise
       the value inherent in the building’s credentials and the
       strategic location to invest in an iconic development.

       Built for the government by the government, this             With Auckland’s population growing exponentially,
       prestigious building was designed in the mid-1950s           a clearly identified shortage of housing, and ongoing
       and opened in 1966. The 18-story classic modernist           improvements to the CBD environment, quality
       tower known as the Civic Administration Building             apartment units within thoughtfully-designed and
       was the long-time administrative hub of Auckland             integrated city precincts will be sought-after by a
       Council, and New Zealand’s first skyscraper.                 discerning rental market and owner occupiers alike.
       This is where The CAB differs from other new                 Looking at historic trends globally, well-located
       apartment developments – it has proven                       properties close to underground railway stations
       fundamentals in that the building already exists and         have outperformed other areas. Auckland will be
       while it will be stripped back to its structure, which       New Zealand's first city to have an underground
       has an "A” Grade seismic rating, to facilitate the total     system. Astute investors will perceive the inherent
       refurbishment, the inherent risks of a new build are         opportunity The CAB’s location presents as a result.
       not present. It also has recognised significance to the
                                                                    Increasing employment opportunities
       city’s architectural history.
                                                                    in the CBD, the presence of multiple
       The building has heritage status and a sensitive             tertiary education providers in the
       refurbishment programme will ensure that the tower           city centre and the advancement
       remains a cornerstone of the city’s architectural            of new transport initiatives –
       fabric in the future.                                        all reinforce the investment
                                                                    value proposition of                ACOMPLETE                                                                                                                                                              View from a 'B' apartment
                                                                    The CAB.
                                                                                                       RENOVATION
                                                                                                         & GRAND
                                                                                                       RESTORATION
                                                                                                                                                                      CRL
                                                                                                                                                                                   Civic
                                                                                                                                               e                                  Theatre
                                                                                                                                           Driv
                                                                                                                                       ral
                                                                                                                                   yo
                                                                                                                              Ma
                                                                                                                                                                            Cinemas                                Central
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     City
                                                                                                                                                         Aotea                                                     Library
                                                                                                                                                         Centre
                                                                                                                                                                                                            d St
                                                                                                                                                                       Aotea                      Rutlan
                                                                                                                                                                       Square

                                                                                                                                                                                       t
                                                                                                                                                                                                       AUT

                                                                                                                                                                                      en S
                                                                                                                                                                                  Que

                                                                                                                                                                                                  Wa
                                                                                                                                                                                                    kefi
                                                                                                                                   2           1
                                                                                                                                                            3

                                                                                                                                                                                                        e
                                                                                                                                                                                                      ld S
                                                                                                                            May

                                                                                                                                                                                                        t
                                                                                                                                               4

                                                                                                                                                                                       Air
                                                                                                                               ora
                                                                                                                                                               e    Auckland
                                                                                                                                                            Av      Town Hall

                                                                                                                                                                                        eda
                                                                                                                                  lD
                                                                                                                                                       ys
                                                                                                                                                    re
                                                                                                                                    riv

                                                                                                                                                                                           le S
                                                                                                                                                   G
                                                                                                                                        e

                                                                                                                                                                                             t
                                                                                                                                                                   1 The CAB
     Designed in the mid-1950s by Tibor Doner and opened in 1966.                                                                                                  2 CQ Hotel                                                The laneway outside The CAB, creating flow and connection into Aotea Square.

                                                                                                                                                                   3 CQ Headquarters
                                                                                                                                                                   4 One Greys Residences
4   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         5
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
THE C AB: AN OVERVIEW

                                                                                                                                                                                                          View from a western apartment

       The CAB is an established, proven    The existing building provides a sturdy “A” Grade seismic   Features include:                                             Make it your own
                                            structure and versatile framework for the experienced       • A
                                                                                                           partments ranging in size from 45m – to the
                                                                                                                                                 2
                                                                                                                                                                      Timeless interior design and high specification
       building – built by the government   developers, Love & Co. to retrofit to today’s exacting        600m2 Penthouse                                             finishes have been carefully considered with three
       for the government – to high         construction benchmarks.
                                                                                                        • A range of configurations from one bedroom upwards          contemporary colour palettes to select from. A
                                                                                                                                                                      bespoke interior design service is available for
       standards and with ground-           The interior and exterior of the building will be           • "A" Grade seismic rating to 100% of New Building
                                                                                                                                                                      customised interiors.
                                            completely refurbished with integrity to meet 21st            Standard (NBS) or better
       breaking technologies at the time.   century luxury apartment expectations.                      • B
                                                                                                           uilt to latest fire, safety and evacuation compliance
                                            Where other developments face the issues of building          standards with two separate egress stairwells
                                                                                                                                                                      Standard to each apartment
                                            foundations and structure, the hard work is already         • All new double-glazed exterior windows for efficient
                                                                                                                                                                      • Wool carpets
                                            done at The CAB, all that needs to be done is replace         heat and sound insulation
                                            old with new.                                                                                                             • Marble bench tops
                                                                                                        • Floor to ceiling windows allowing for light-filled living
                                                                                                          and wide city vistas                                        • European appliances
                                                                                                                                                                        including induction cooking
                                                                                                        • New lifts, plumbing and electrical services throughout
                                                                                                        • Large floor plates allow for spacious, well-                • Timber floors
                                                                                                          proportioned individual apartments with very liveable       The interior is designed with quality, long lasting
                                                                                                          layouts which will appeal to tenants and owner              materials, which will perform well and appeal to all.
                                                                                                          occupiers alike

6   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                               7
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
THE C AB: INVES TOR BENEFITS                                                                   With large infrastructure investment in the Auckland
                                                                                                      CBD, Civic Quarter will be part of the transformation of
                                                                                                      Aotea Square and adjoining areas. They will be served
                                                                                                      by the new underground City Rail Link and its dedicated
                                                                                                      Aotea Station.

                                                                                                      •	
                                                                                                        Body Corporate structure will protect                            •	
                                                                                                                                                                           As the apartments are pet-friendly,
                                                                                                        owners’ rights and property interests                               the potential tenant pool is broadened.
                                                                                                        and have an ongoing maintenance
                                                                                                                                                                         •	
                                                                                                                                                                           The new Aotea Station (as part of the
                                                                                                        fund to future-proof the asset.
                                                                                                                                                                           evolving underground City Rail Link) is
                                                                                                      •	
                                                                                                        Apartments can be used for short                                   to be located just moments from
                                                                                                        term accommodation.                                                The CAB and will be open by 2023.
                                                                                                      •	
                                                                                                        Car parks can be leased out                                      •	
                                                                                                                                                                           A 10% deposit for New Zealand
                                                                                                        independently of an apartment                                       residents (20% for others) secures your
                                                                                                        for an additional income stream.                                    place at The CAB, with the balance
                                                                                                      	
                                                                                                       The Civic Carpark (939 Parks) just next                              payable on completion.
                                                                                                       door offers the ability to lease carparks                         	
                                                                                                                                                                          Flexible options exist for the deposit
                                                                                                       should tenants require additional                                   to either be in cash, bank guarantee
                                                                                                       carparks or provide future flexibility                              or deposit bond. Your deposit is held
                                                                                                       if purchasing a carpark is not an                                   safely in law firm Chapman Tripp’s trust
                                                                                                       immediate investment requirement.                                   account and is not released to the
                                                                                                                                                                           developer until settlement.
                                                                                                      •	
                                                                                                        A tailored property management
                                                                                                        service is available to minimise                                 •	
                                                                                                                                                                           Experienced, market-leading
                                                                                                        disruption to income when tenants                                   developers with stringent quality
                                                                                                        leave, and to undertake regular                                     control and a proven and
                                                                                                        inspections/reporting.                                              respected team.

                                                                                                      The tax benefits of investing at The CAB
                                                                                                      Property investment is no different to other investments in that the expenses you
                                                                                                      incur to derive your income are deductible.
                                                                                                      However, New Zealand is unique in a number of ways in terms of the way property
                                                                                                      is currently taxed*.
                                                                                                      • NO Stamp Duty, transfer or transaction taxes or other duties on property
                                                                                                      • NO GST (VAT) on residential property
                                                                                                      • NO explicit capital gains tax**
                                                                                                      • NO ring-fencing of tax losses generated from property investment operating expenses
                                                                                                        e.g. excess interest deductions and repairs and maintenance costs, meaning you can
                                                                                                        offset these against your other income sources such as salary and wages
                                                                                                      • If you have other sources of income such as salary and wages you can apply to Inland
                Residents        Pool          Gym          Private
                                                            theatre                                     Revenue for a special tax code, this means you would have less tax deducted from your
               car parking
                                                                                                        salary each week, and could use the additional income to service your mortgage

                                                                         * This is information is not tax advice; please consult your own tax advisor prior to making any investment decision.
                                                                         ** A “Bright line” test was recently introduced where the sale of property within two years of purchase would be
                                                                         taxed unless the property was your family home.
              Pet-friendly      Boutique    Restaurants   The heart of   However, the benefit of purchasing at The CAB is that the two year period starts from the date of the contract,
                              supermarket    & Cafés       the CBD       NOT the date of settlement meaning if you act now by the time The CAB is projected to be finished in late 2019,
                                                                         if you have had a change of circumstance, you should be able to sell your investment and pay no tax.

8   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                           9
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
THE C AB:
        INVES TOR ADVANTAG E

        LOC ATION IS E VERY THING                                                                                                                                  The CAB
                                                                                                                                                                   New CBD
                                                                                                                                                                   Central Rail
                                                                                                                                                                   Station Aotea
                                                                          Victoria Park                     Wynyard Quarter                                                             Town Hall
                   MIN         Aotea Square
          1                    Civic Theatre                      Harbour Bridge
                   WALK        Q Theatre
                                                                                                Silo Park
                                                                                                                                 SkyCity Casino and
                                                                                                                                 Convention Centre
                                                                                                                                                                          The Civic
                                                                                                                                                                           Theatre
                                                                                                                                                                                             Queen Street

                               Aotea Centre           Westhaven                                                                       Federal Street                      Ferry
                                                         Marina                                                                                                                                     Britomart
                                                                                                                                SkyCity Grand Hotel                    Terminal                                         Auckland
                               Entertainment Centre                                                                                                                                                                     Art Gallery           Auckland
                               Queen Street                                                                                                                                                                                                   University

                               Town Hall
                               New CRL Station
                               CBD Park                                                                                 Viaduct Harbour
                                                                                                                                                                       Aotea
                                                                                                                                                                       Square                               AUT                 Albert Park

                   MIN         SkyCity Casino and
          5                    Convention Centre
                   WALK        Federal Street
                               AUT University

                   MIN         Auckland University
         10                    Auckland Art Gallery
                   WALK
                               Albert Park

                                                                                                                                                                Civic
                                                                                                                                                                Quarter

                   MIN         Ferry Terminal
         15                    Britomart
                   WALK
                               Viaduct Harbour
                               Wynyard Quarter
                               Victoria Park

                                                                                                                                    Central
                                                                                                                                    Police
                                                                                                                                    Station
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Auckland Hospital

                                                                                                                                Amora Hotel      Auckland
                                                                                                                                                  Council
                                                                  Major Motorway On/Off Ramps                          Grand Millennium Hotel               CBD Park        Karangahape Rd          Proposed Sheraton   Langham Hotel

10   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                          11
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
AUCKL AND CIT Y HIGHLIGHTS                                                                                         ignificant infrastructure investment has been
                                                                                                                          S
                                                                                                                          committed in Auckland city with the City Rail Link well
                                                                                                                                                                                    But why does this make investing at
                                                                                                                                                                                    The CAB the opportunity you need
                                                                                                                          underway, and improvements being made to the bus          to seize now?
                                                                                                                          network. This will significantly improve connections
                                                                                                                          between the CBD and suburban Auckland.                    Increased development in the CBD leads to greater
                                                                                                                                                                                    demand for rental accommodation from those
                                                                                                                           uckland Council is committed to its Liveable City
                                                                                                                          A                                                         people working in these new buildings and wanting
                                                                                                                          vision, making the city easier to live in, navigate,      to avoid extended commutes. It also drives demand
        The $700 million New Zealand International Convention                                                             traverse and enjoy.                                       for short-term accommodation.
        Centre (NZICC) to be operated by SkyCity, is set to                                                               New cycle and walkway initiatives are improving the       These new buildings have a multiplier effect, as the
        open in Auckland in 2019. NZICC will feature 8,100m2                                                              already strong recreational attributes of the city.       occupants drive ancillary services such as food and
        of exhibition space, 2,700m2 of meeting space and a                                                               Significant investment has been, and continues to         beverage, further increasing the numbers working in
                                                                                                                          be, made by national and multi-national firms that        the CBD and reducing rental accommodation close by.
        plenary theatre for more than 2,800 delegates
                                                                                                                          are cementing a headquarter presence in Auckland          The NZICC will be able to cater for far more
         ew Zealand will defend the 36th America’s Cup on
        N                                                                                                                 city, as evidenced by the emergence of a business-        delegates than room nights available at the closest
                                                                                                                          forward precinct at the Wynyard Quarter.
        Auckland harbour in 2021 with planning now underway                                                                                                                         hotels including Sky City. This should in turn increase
                                                                                                                          Auckland city’s retail sector continues to attract        demand for short-term Airbnb style accommodation.
        and significant investment ahead of the event.
                                                                                                                          international luxury brands with Tiffany, Chanel,         The NZICC will also have a multiplier effect as those
                                                                                                                          Prada, Gucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton all having a            delegates eat, drink and shop in the immediate vicinity
                                                                                                                          presence within walking distance of The CAB.              driving the demand for ancillary workers and the
                                                                                                                           new, flagship $941 million retail and commercial
                                                                                                                          A                                                         associated rental accommodation they will require.
                                                                                                                          precinct, Commercial Bay is being built at the
                                                                                                                          harbour-end of Queen Street with stage one
                                                                                                                          expected to open mid-2018. It will provide a
                                                                                                                          39,000m2 office tower and 18,000m2 of retail.

                                                                                                                                                  Wynyard Quarter                      Commercial Bay                            City Rail Link Aotea Station

             New Zealand International Convention Centre, to be opened in 2019   Lightpath & the Nelson Street cycleway

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The CAB and Civic Quarter luxury hotel

12   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                              13
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
WHY INVES T                                                                                                                                                                                      Auckland CBD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       working population
                                        IN THE C AB                                                                                                                                                                                      now exceeds
                                        AUCKL AND                                                                                                                                                                                       100,000
                                        APARTMENTS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Luxury apartment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         median value
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         increased to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       $1,760,000
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in June 2017

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Auckland CBD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       median apartment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       value increased by

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              112%
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               between
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2012–2017

                                                                                                                                                                                                View from an eastern apartment balcony showing the town hall and Aotea Square.

        The broadly changing nature of Auckland and the city’s       underground rail system will attract increasing numbers of    $320,000 to $330,000 as at March 2012. This was largely       Auckland Region apartment
        accommodation pressures have seen a number of CBD            residents to the central city over coming years.              due to the oversupply prior to the GFC in 2007, and then
                                                                                                                                                                                                 median sales value
                                                                                                                                                                                                    AUCKLAND   REGION APARTMENT
        apartment developments progress in recent years.                                                                           the hiatus in the construction of new developments
                                                                     The short-term accommodation market is evolving in the                                                                                          MEDIAN SALES VALUE
                                                                                                                                   until 2012.
        Rezoning by Council to allow higher intensification but      CBD, as a shortage of hotel beds and a desire by travellers
        with a focus on quality, along with the conversion of some   for more homely surroundings (“live like a local” and self-   Subsequently, however, median values have lifted sharply,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     $800,000
        existing buildings to apartment stock have increased the     cater), has created additional demand for accommodation       reaching $700,000 at the end of the June 2017 quarter –
        apartment offerings for investors.                           in the apartment sector – mirroring overseas trends. With     an increase of 112% over the 2006-2017 period.                                    $700,000
                                                                     an ongoing shortage of hotels and increasing nightly rates,

                                                                                                                                                                                                Median Sales Price
        As Auckland’s population continues to swell, the city’s                                                                    While general market conditions have clearly been the                             $600,000
                                                                     we would expect this to continue.
        rental accommodation pool faces further increasing                                                                         major driver of value increase, there is no doubt that
        pressure.                                                    The Auckland apartment market has “grown up”                  further impetus has been added to the market as a result                          $500,000

                                                                     and investors are encouraged by this.                         of new quality apartment development introduced over                              $400,000
        The CBD rental market profile is changing. Where once it
                                                                                                                                   recent years.
        was largely geared towards a student population, today                                                                                                                                                       $300,000
        young professionals, corporate executives, families and a    Capital gains                                                 The importance of the coming of age of apartment living in
        transient visitor demographics are all seeking rental and    A rapidly expanding population, a strongly performing         Auckland cannot be overlooked. As Auckland’s population                           $200,000
        owner occupier options in the central city.                  economy – which has generated high levels of                  has become more diverse, apartment living has become a

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2006

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2007

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2008

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     2009

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2010

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2011

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2012

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2013

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2014

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               2015

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2016

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2017
                                                                     employment growth – low interest rates, a regional            significant option of choice.
        According to Auckland Council figures, the CBD working
        population now exceeds 100,000, an increase of 10,000        housing shortage with no sign of abating, and the addition    Furthermore, apartments are becoming the preferred
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Source: REINZ

        or more than 10% since 2012.                                 of higher quality stock has seen apartment values in          option for downsizing baby boomers and those looking for
                                                                     Auckland appreciate significantly over recent years.          a comfortable step before moving to a retirement village.
        Increasing employment opportunities and the convenience
        of living close to an expanding range of leisure, retail     Between 2006 and 2012, median value movement within
        and hospitality amenities within the CBD and the new         the apartment sector was negligible increasing from

14   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
Population gains                                               The other constraint upon the owner-occupier market is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        the issue of affordability. The rapid escalation in median
                                                                                                                                                                                         The city centre’s population growth has accelerated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        values over the last five years has outpaced wage growth
                                                                                                                                                                                         exponentially over recent years and will exceed 45,000 in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        meaning higher proportions of salaries have been required
                                                                                                                                                                                         2017 – approximately fifteen years earlier than Auckland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to meet mortgage costs hence renting is often the only
                                                                                                                                                                                         Council had anticipated.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        viable option for those wishing to live in Auckland city.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Latest projections are for the population to grow by
                                                                                                                                                                                         an additional 30,000 over the next 10 years, this is           Outlook
                                                                                                                                                                                         underpinned by quality apartments becoming the home of
                                                                                                                                                                                         choice for more and more discerning Auckland residents.        According to Bayleys Research, any significant downturn
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        in median apartment values is unlikely given the influence
                                                                                                                                                                                         Migration is holding at near-record levels with net            of the fundamental drivers of the Auckland market. In
                                                                                                                                                                                         migration to New Zealand over the 12 months to August          particular where you compare the 2012-2017 period
                                                                                                                                                                                         2017 totalling 72,100. Auckland accommodates between           vs the previous corresponding five years 2006-2011,
                                                                                                                                                                                         50 and 60 percent of the net migration gains. Therefore,       the number of apartments built in the earlier period is
                                                                                                                                                                                         even if migration tapers back, Auckland will still receive     substantially more but the size of the units are much
                                                                                                                                                                                         more than half of all immigrants. Importantly, the high        smaller and the quality inferior. In the five years to 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                         historic levels of immigration has created a diverse           we have seen far larger apartments fitted out to much
                                                                                                                                                                                         population, often with experience of apartment living          higher standards.
                                                                                                                                                                                         offshore, who see apartment living as a premium option
                                                                                                                                                                                         which allows a quality lifestyle.                              A more likely scenario is that values will grow moderately
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        over the short term future before lifting again, as the
                                                                                                                                                                                         It is clear that if these population projections prove to      availability of credit increases and the housing supply
                                                                                                                                                                                         be accurate, ongoing apartment development within              constraints currently being experienced shift up the
                                                                                                                                                                                         the central city will be essential – with any development      demand curve. However, we believe this may well be
                          With an increase in apartment interest from the owner-                                             Over the three-year period 2012-2015, median rents for      shortfall expected to lead to upward pressure on both          offset by an increase in rental rates as yields catch up with
                          occupier market and astute investors, higher building                                              two bedroom rentals have increased by approximately         capital and rental values within the CBD.                      the capital growth seen recently.
                          standards have been adopted, floor plates have generally                                           32% and three bedroom rentals by approximately 42%.
                          been larger, the quality of fixture and fittings improved and                                                                                                                                                                 This scenario is typical of the long-term trend for
                                                                                                                             The rate of rental increases over the last five years has
                          a wider range of amenity has been included.                                                                                                                                                                                   Auckland, which sees the market stabilising after periods
                                                                                                                             accelerated compared with the previous five-year period
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        of value growth, as illustrated in the graph below. As can
                                                                                                                             during which time two bedroom apartments saw rental
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        be seen, the end of price appreciation cycles is generally
                          Auckland Region apartment                                                                          increases of approximately 22.5% while increases of just
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        caused by major offshore events while in this case the
                          median sales value top 15%                                                                        under 39% were recorded for 3 bedroom apartments.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        credit tightening has been initiated by the Reserve Bank.
                          AUCKLAND REGION APARTMENT
                                                                                                                             The acceleration over recent years is all the more                                                                         To date, we have seen no major off-shore events which
                          MEDIAN SALES VALUE TOP 15%                                                                                                                                                                                                    would indicate any coming correction, but rather a sense
                                                                                                                             notable given the fact that the increases are calculated
                          $2,000,000                                                                                         from a higher base.                                                                                                        of unfounded wariness from the credit teams at the
                          $1,800,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                    major banks because they have not seen such a sustained
                                                                                                                             There has also been a discernible trend in the market
                          $1,600,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                    period of relatively controlled growth previously, and
                                                                                                                             where commercial and residential yields are beginning
     Median Sales Price

                          $1,400,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                    therefore do not have the historic data to assess against.
                                                                                                                             to converge. Therefore, it is probable that we will see a
                          $1,200,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The graph, however, also shows that falls in values within
                                                                                                                             swing of funds from the alternative asset classes back
                          $1,000,000                                                                                                                                                                                                                    the Auckland market are rare.
                                                                                                                             into residential investment.
                           $800,000                                                                                                                                                      Other factors
                           $600,000                                                                                          We would expect that the current tighter lending criteria                                                                  In November 2017 data from Auckland Councils
                                                                                                                             by banks will also create a rise in rental rates in the     While some changes to investor lending regulations have        revaluations have revealed Auckland central out-
                           $400,000
                                                                                                                             short to medium term as investors demand their assets       been made in recent times making it harder for some            performed the wider Auckland region average by an
                           $200,000
                                                                                                                             perform better, while they are unable to leverage the       investors to participate in the market, apartment values       extra 12%, with a 57% average revaluation increase.
                                                                          2011

                                                                                 2012

                                                                                        2013

                                                                                                      2015

                                                                                                                    2017
                                                                                                             2016
                                                                                               2014
                                                                   2010
                                              2007

                                                            2009
                                                     2008
                                       2006

                                                                                                                             equity to the extent previously possible.                   at current levels remain well-supported by other drivers
                                                                                                                                                                                         within the market.
                                                                                                             Source: REINZ
                                                                                                                             The CAB offers a range of options from one to three
                                                                                                                                                                                         Household construction has increased with building
                                                                                                                             bedroom plus, allowing the discerning investor to select
                                                                                                                                                                                         consent issuance in Auckland now sitting at just over
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Auckland Regionaverage residential
                                                                                                                             an option that suits their profile.                                                                                        house value 1980 to 2017
                                                                                                                                                                                         10,000 per annum. Even at this rate, however, Auckland’s       AUCKLAND REGION
                                                                                                                                                                                         housing shortage is still growing given that the annual
                          The impact of better quality stock on value is well                                                                                                                                                                           Avg residential House Value 1980 to 2017
                          illustrated by analysing the top 15% of apartment market                                                                                                       requirement based on population gains, sits at between
                          sales. While lower sales volumes mean that movement in                                             Rental Comparison        Number of           % Increase     14,000 and 16,000 per annum. One of the factors behind         $1,200,000

                          median values is more volatile, the upward trend is clear.                                         Period                   Bedrooms            Over Period    this is a building consent does not guarantee that a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $1,000,000
                                                                                                                                                                                         home will be constructed. The CAB has the significant
                          Once again, the major lift in values has occurred post-                                                                                                        advantage that the building is already constructed, only the    $800,000
                          2012, with the median increasing from $925,000 in March                                            2007-2012                1                   18.5%          refurbishment waits, prior to the home becoming available.
                          2012 to $1,760,000 as at the end of the June quarter 2017.                                                                                                                                                                     $600,000
                                                                                                                                                                                         Although interest rates have edged up over the last
                                                                                                                             2007-2012                2                   22.6%          year, they continue to sit at historically low levels. It       $400,000
                          Rental Gains                                                                                                                                                   seems likely that any further upward movement will be           $200,000
                          Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE)                                              2007-2012                3                   38.9%          incremental. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has stated
                          data shows that apartment rental values have grown                                                                                                             that monetary policy will remain accommodative for an                 $0
                          substantially over the last five years. The rate of growth                                                                                                     extended period, with many commentators taking this to

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Dec 80
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dec 82
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Dec 84
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Dec 86
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Dec 88
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Dec 90
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Dec 92
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Dec 94
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Dec 96
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Dec 98
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Dec 00
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Dec 02
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Dec 04
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dec 06
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Dec 08
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dec 10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Dec 12
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Dec 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Dec 16
                          varies depending on the number of bedrooms apartments
                                                                                                                             2012 -2015               1                   25.0%
                                                                                                                                                                                         mean that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will not be raised
                          have – with two and three bedroom typologies                                                                                                                   until late-2019. Banks may in turn face higher borrowing
                          showing the highest growth. However, we expect to                                                  2012 -2015               2                   31.6%          costs from overseas, but again, such increases are likely
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Source: QV, REINZ

                          see a resurgence in the growth trend for one bedroom                                                                                                           to be modest in the short to medium term and potentially
                          apartments as a result of the influence that short-term                                            2012 -2015               3                   42.0%          offset by changes to relax the Reserve Bank rules.
                          rentals such as Airbnb are having on the market.

16   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    17
Find your new investment right in the heart of Auckland's CBD.
DRG No. CAB-SK-30 REV. A              SCALE 1 : 50 @A3              DRAWING: Apartment D - 2 Bedrooms         PREPARED FOR: LOVE & Co.         12.04.2017

        THE C AB: INVES TMENT PROPOSITION                                                                                                                                           C A SE S T UDIES: INVES TORS INSIGHT                                                    JOB No. 215321.20                                                                                                             THE CAB

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1 : 50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Scale Bar

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      5                 4         3        2        1        0

        The CAB, with its range of apartment sizes,                                        Here we have selected some of Bayleys top                                                Mike, 57, Remuera, Auckland
        from one bedroom and one bathroom                                                  performing apartments that The CAB has                                                   Purchased Apartment D2, level 6
        configurations to apartments with multiple                                         to offer. This selection is focused on the                                               "The CAB fitted my investor
        bedrooms and bathrooms plus balconies,                                             highest performing one and two bedroom                                                   portfolio and the D2 apartment
        offers investors a broad choice and a                                              apartments available, there are of course                                                in particular, I liked its strong
        corresponding range of access points to                                            other apartments configurations in the                                                   performance indicators – the high
        this unique investment opportunity.                                                building that will also suit the discerning                                              forecast yield. Also great are the
                                                                                           investors needs.                                                                         quality finishes and its central CBD
                                                                                                                                                                                    location. On top of that I felt very                                                                                     APARTMENT D

                                                                                                                                                                                    comfortable given the reputation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     71 sqm

                                                                                                                                                                                    and previous projects Love & Co.
         Gross annual revenue and yield case study on selected apartments                                                                                                           have done in the local area.                      DRG No. CAB-SK-031 REV. A                  SCALE 1 : 50 @A3                   DRAWING: Apartment F Dual Units         PREPARED FOR: LOVE & Co.        12.04.2017

                                                                                                                                                                                    Furthermore it is great for both                                JOB No. 215321.20                                                                                                                        THE CAB

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          N
                                                                                                                                                                                    people buying their own home                       1 : 50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Scale Bar

          Apartment       Layout                        Investment                      Long term                   Yield               Short term                    Yield         and people who prefer to rent".               5             4          3                 2        1         0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CB
                                                                                       Long term weekly                                 Short term nightly rates (2020)*
                                                                                       rental assessment (2020)*                        (80% average occupancy)
                                                                                       1 bed - $750 2 bed - $1050                       1 bed - $200 2 bed - $315

                                                                                                                                                                                    Huilang, 32, Auckland.
          A2              2 bed, 1 bath                    $840,000                           $54,600            6.50%                         $91,980            10.82%
                                                                                                                                                                                    Chinese National Currently living in the
          D2              2 bed, 1 bath + study            $795,000                           $54,600            6.87%                         $91,980            10.95%
                                                                                                                                                                                    CBD. Purchased Apartment F1, level 6
          A1              1 bed, 1 bath                    $540,000                          $39,000              7.22%                        $58,400             11.57%
                                                                                                                                                                                    "I brought in The CAB because of its cash
          F1              1 bed, 1 bath                    $480,000                          $39,000              8.13%                        $58,400             12.16%
                                                                                                                                                                                    revenues – looking at the projected growth                                                                          APARTMENT F.2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           45 sqm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            APARTMENT F.1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               45 sqm

          F2              1 bed, 1 bath                    $480,000                          $39,000              8.13%                        $58,400             12.16%           and CBD values. It is on the doorstep of New
                                                                                                                                                                                    Zealand's best universities and language
                                                                                                                                                                                    schools so I believe my apartment will attract
                                                                                                                                                                                    high demand. This type of development has
                                                                                                                                                                                    very good heritage and I like the history and
                         Long term rental                                                                            Short term rental                                              prestige as a previous government building".

         $90,000                                                 9.00%                      $140,000                                                                  14.00%

         $80,000                                                 8.00%
                                                                                            $120,000                                                                  12.00%
         $70,000                                                 7.00%                                                                                                                   November 2017
                                                                                            $100,000                                                                  10.00%
         $60,000                                                 6.00%
                                                                                                                                                                                         Auckland Councils revaluations have revealed Auckland Central
         $50,000                                                 5.00%                       $80,000                                                                   8.00%             out-performed the wider Auckland Region average by an
         $40,000                                                 4.00%
                                                                                             $60,000                                                                   6.00%             extra 12%, with a 57% average revaluation increase.
         $30,000                                                 3.00%
                                                                                                                                                                       4.00%
                                                                                                                                                                                         Source: NZ Herald
                                                                                             $40,000
         $20,000                                                 2.00%
                                                                                             $20,000                                                                   2.00%
         $10,000                                                 1.00%

               $0                                                0.00%                                $0                                                               0.00%

                    A2      D2     A1     F1        F2                                                         A1          A2         D2         F1        F2                       Footnote: Rental appraisal prepared by Anita Harris, Residential Investment Manager,                                to obtain new appraisals every six months as there are, from time to time, changes in
                                                                                                                                                                                    Bayleys Real Estate                                                                                                 the market and potential changes to the development itself.
                                                                                                                                                                                    This appraisal of ‘The CAB’ market rent is given in good faith based on market                                      This appraisal, and the projected forecast appraisal is based on current available public
               Long term revenue                                                                      Short term revenue                                                            information at the date of appraisal (22 May, 2017). This appraised rent reflects what the                          information. We have also based these appraisal on the information provided by the
                                                                                                                                                                                    property should be marketed at to generate offers from suitable tenants. The ultimate                               developer and its current display suite. The physical characteristics of the property and
               Long term yield                                                                        Short term yield                                                              rent achieved may differ from the amount indicated in the appraisal. No warranty is                                 its surround can have a significant bearing on the rent achieved.
                                                                                                                                                                                    given by Bayleys or its agents, Love & Co. or The Urban Butler on the achievement or                                The appraised market rent provided by Bayleys is not a Registered Valuer’s rental
                                                                                                                                                                                    otherwise of the appraised market rent, either short or long term or to any person who                              assessment. We recommend you seek advice from a registered Valuer when making
                                                                                                                                                                                    places reliance on the information contained in this report. It is highly recommended                               decisions on your rental property.
18   The CAB Investment pack                   * Source: The Urban Butler, Bayleys, AirDNA. Short term rental rates have been forecast in line with the Bayleys 2020 projections.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                19
HIGH PERFORMING FLOOR PL ANS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Apartment A1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          46 SQM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 Bedroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 Bathroom

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   APARTMENT A.1

                                                                                                                                                                     N
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      46 sqm                                              Weekly *:
                       This selection is focused on the highest                                                                                               APT D2                   APARTMENT A.2                                                                                      Long term - $750
                                                                                                                        APT B            APT C                                            69 sqm                                                                                          Short term - $1,120
DRG No. CAB-SK-30 REV. performing one and two bedroom
                                  SCALE 1 : 50 @A3            DRAWING: Apartment D - 2 Bedrooms       PREPARED FOR: LOVE & Co.                   12.04.2017

                       apartments available, there are of course
             JOB No. 215321.20                                                                                                                    THE CAB
                                                                                                                                                                                             DRG No. CAB-SK-031 REV. A           SCALE 1 : 50 @A3                     DRAWING: Apartment F Dual Units          PREPARED FOR: LOVE & Co.          12.04.2017
                                                                                                                                                                    APT

                                                                                                                                                                   N
1 : 50                 other apartments configurations in the                                                             A2            A1        F2        F1       E                                       JOB No. 215321.20                                                                                                                    THE CAB

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   N
Scal
                       building that will also suit the discerning                                                                                                                              1 : 50

                       investors needs.
         4         3        2          1         0                                                                                                                                      Scale Bar

                                                                                                                                                                                        5                4         3        2         1          0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       November 2017                     CB
                                                                                                                                                  Apartment D2
                                                                                                                                                  71 SQM
                                                                                                                                                  2 Bedroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       New Zealand's largest
                                                                                                                                                  1 Bathroom                                                                                                                          Apartment F2                     property website advised
                                                                                                                                                  1 Study                                                                                                                             45 SQM                           that rental stock volumes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 Bedroom                        have plummeted by 35%
                                                                                                                                                  Weekly :  *
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 Bathroom                       since October 2016.
                                                                                                                                                  Long term - $1,050
                                                                                                                                                  Short term - $1,764                                                                                                                 Weekly *:                        Rental prices are now rising
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Long term - $750                 with the median weekly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          APARTMENT F.2               Short term  - $1,120
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             APARTMENT F.1
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       rent in Auckland Region
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             45 sqm                               45 sqm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       increasing by 2.9% in the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       past 12 months.
                                                                                                                         DRG No. CAB-SK-031 REV. A              SCALE 1 : 50 @A3                     DRAWING: Apartment F Dual Units                 PREPARED FOR: LOVE & Co.              12.04.2017
                                         SK-87
                  REV. A         DRG No. CAB     SCALE 1 : 50 @A3   DRAWING: SINGLE APARTMENT A VARIATION         JOB No. 215321.20
                                                                                                                      PREPARED   FOR: LOVE & Co.                  10.08.2017                                                                                                                THE CAB
                                                 APARTMENT D 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         In contrast, in the last

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           N
                           JOB No. 215321.20         71 sqm
                                                                                                                                                                   THE CAB

                                                                                                                                                                                   N
                                                                                                                           1 : 50
                                                                                                                    Scale Bar                                                                                                                                                                                          2 years rents have been
                                                                                                                    5               4        3          2           1          0
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       holding steady. However,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       renters should expect to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       see further rental price rises.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CB

                                                                                                              Apartment A2
                                                                                                              69 SQM                                                                                                                                                                  Apartment F1
                                                                                                              2 Bedroom                                                                                                                                                               45 SQM                           Source: NZ Herald
                                                                                                              1 Bathroom                                                                                                                                                              1 Bedroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1 Bathroom
                                                                                                                        APARTMENT A.1
                                                                                                              Weekly*:     46 sqm
                                                                                                              Long term - $1,050                                                                                                                                                      Weekly*:
                                                                                      APARTMENT A.2
                                                                                         69 sqm               Short term - $1,764                                                                                                                                                     Long term - $750
                                                                                                                                                                                       APARTMENT F.2                             APARTMENT F.1                                        Short term - $1,120
                                                                                                                                                                                            45 sqm                                  45 sqm

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          *Long term weekly
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          rental assessment (2020)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 bed - $750 2 bed - $1050

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          *Short term nightly rates (2020)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (80% average occupancy)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 bed - $200 2 bed - $315

         20       The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    21
THE DE VELOPER & TE A M                                                                                              THE PROJEC T TE A M

                                                       Hereford Residences, Auckland                                          Here’s what they had to say about working with Love & Co.

                                                                                                                                                                  The Civic Quarter is an exciting development and
                                                                                                                                                                  we are proud to be to be part of the Love & Co.
        Very rarely do unrivalled commercial
                                                                                                                                                                  team delivering this cornerstone project. This is
        acumen and class-leading contemporary                                                                                                                     the fourth project we have undertaken with John
        design converge to create a powerful                                                                                                                      Love. He takes a professional and straightforward
        lifestyle statement. Civic Quarter and                                        WINNER                                                                      approach in all his business dealings which is why
        The CAB, made with Love & Co. proves just                                                                                                                 we value our continued relationship.
        how compelling this combination can be.                                  Apartment of the Year
                                                                                 Trends International                                                             Brent Johnston
                                                                                 Design Awards 2017                                                               Senior Project Director, Beca Ltd.
        Involved with designing and implementing
        some of New Zealand’s most successful
        and impressive boutique apartment
        developments, John held the role of Chief      Hopetoun Residences, Auckland
        Financial Officer as part of Tawera Group.
                                                                                                                                                                Love & Co. approached Jasmax to join them in a competition bid
        Combining their talents to form Love & Co.
        John leads the overall Civic Quarter Project
                                                                                                                                                                for the Civic Lane Development in late 2015 which we were
        as Chief Executive Officer and Josephine                                                                                                                delighted to be successful. While this is our first project working
        brings her considerable creative flair to                                                                                                               together I am familiar with the Directors of Love and Co. Our
        steer the strong design aesthetic of this                                                                                                               relationship has been focussed on achieving a great outcome for
        exciting development.
                                                                                                                                                                all the stakeholders in this unique and interesting mixed-use
        Together they have handpicked an award-                                                                                                                 development. Some of the concepts and ideas that Love and Co.
        winning visionary group for this project                                 Multi-Unit Residential
                                                                                 Property of the Year 2016                                                      have brought to the development are exciting; it is enjoyable to
        that includes: Architects - Jasmax. Interior                                                                THE
        designers - Josephine Design. Engineering
                                                                                 New Zealand Property Council:
                                                                                 Rider Levett Bucknall Property
                                                                                                                  AWA R D S                                     be partnered with such forward-thinking developers.
                                                                                 Industry Awards 2016.
        and Project Managers BECA. Constructors -
                                                                                                                                                                 Andy Anderson
        Naylor Love. These teams work seamlessly                                 Finalist: Adaptive and Reuse Award
                                                                                                                                                                 Principal, Jasmax
                                                                                 New Zealand Property Council:
        to bring the Love & Co. vision of Civic                                  Rider Levett Bucknall Property
        Quarter, to life.                                                        Industry Awards 2016.

        Love & Co. are dedicated to creating
        iconic homes and lifestyles that enhance
        the surrounding landscape around them,
                                                       132 Vincent Street, Auckland
        as much as the lives of the residents and
        guests within them.                                                                                                           We are currently about to complete the iconic                    John attended all the design and the weekly financial
                                                                                                                                      20-level high-end apartment and office space,                    meetings ensuring that the project had a “running
                                                                                                                                      8 Hereford Residences, which John and Josie Love                 final account” and that there were no surprises for
                                                                                                                                      have expertly managed from inception to                          any parties when it came to the financial aspects of
                                                                                                                                      completion.                                                      the project. This allowed us to agree the final
                                                                                                                                                                                                       account prior to PC, again an exceptional outcome
                                                                                                                                      We’ve found John and Josie professional in all                   for all concerned, giving a great deal of financial
                                                                                                                                      dealings and this project is one of the best run that            certainty to all parties.
                                                                                                                                      we’ve ever been involved with.
                                                                                                                                                                                                       We are both excited and pleased to have been
                                                                                  Leadership in Residential
                                                                                                                    THE               As a construction company, it was very beneficial to             chosen by Love & Co. to build the Civic Quarter
                                                                                  Design Award                                                                                                         project and look forward to building our future
                                                                                  New Zealand Property
                                                                                                                  AWA R D S           have a client like John Love who was “hands on”
                                                                                  Council 2013                                        ensuring all pragmatic decisions were made                       relationship.
                                                                                  Finalist: Adaptive and
                                                                                                                                      promptly, allowing the project to keep momentum
                                                                                  Reuse Award                                         which inevitably resulted in the completion of the               Bruno Goedeke
                                                                                  New Zealand Property                                project a few weeks ahead of programme – a rarity                Regional Manager, Naylor Love
                                                                                  Council 2013
                                                                                                                                      in the current market.

22   The CAB Investment pack                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   23
CIVIC   QUARTER

John Love: 021 353 598
john@loveandco.co.nz      civicquarter.com
You can also read