Insights from Rory Costelloe - Founder of Villawood Properties
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Join us as we dive deep into the world of land development and sustainable living with Rory Costelloe, the Founder of Villawood Properties. Hear directly from one of the industry’s pioneers, as he shares the process of buying a block of land along with outlining some of the enticing features within Villawood Estates. He also discusses the current market, interest rates and shares Villawood’s approach to environmental sustainability and the future of the land market. Finally, we finish by learning some of the essential factors for home buyers to consider when choosing a new estate… and Rory also explains their great initiative around the Care Workers Discount as well.
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