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This week, our CEO Rory Hunter and COO Phil Shelley represented MODEL at the Living Sector Summit, where they spoke about our industry’s most vital issues. Rory facilitated a financial panel, exploring how the sector can better support housing development and affordability through strategic investment. Meanwhile, Phil took the stage in the sustainability panel to discuss ways the living sector can set and achieve high ESG standards. Our presence at the Living Sector Summit is an opportunity to make impactful changes that benefit communities, advance sustainable development, plus form new partnerships with those who share our mission. Stay tuned as the progress continues. Caryn Kakas Spiro Papadolias Nick Campbell Julie Rynski Chris Nunn Petie Walker Alison Scotland Sam Davey

We’re excited to announce our partnership with leading corporate advisory firm Grant Samuel to launch our $250M Regenerative Decarbonisation Fund. This collaboration helps ensure that 1,000 BTR apartments will be under development by 2025, while laying the groundwork for a pipeline of 5,000 apartments by 2030. Damien Elias, CEO of Grant Samuel, noted, ‘There are significant long-term tailwinds in inner-city densification driven by net population growth and an urgent need to address the housing supply crisis. What makes MODEL so compelling is how it weaves the thematic of decarbonisation into its developments, offering investors not only a solution to these pressing challenges but also a future-proofed, sustainable asset that aligns with the increasing demand for greener portfolios.’ With Grant Samuel’s expertise and support, we’re now entering a pivotal moment in Australian development. Decarbonisation of the built form, at this scale, will soon set a new standard that is long overdue.

Exciting news at MODEL! We’re thrilled to share the news of our latest project—an adaptive reuse of the former Schweppes Cordial Factory in Abbotsford! This iconic 1886 site on Lithgow Street will be transformed into 180 Passivhaus-certified and mass timber apartments, blending architectural preservation with cutting-edge sustainability. Here’s how we’re leading the charge in sustainable urban living: - 50% reduction in embodied carbon: By using mass timber construction, we’re pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly building practices. - Passivhaus certification: Ensuring top-tier energy efficiency and indoor air quality for every home. - 6-Star Green Star & 9-Star NatHERS: Delivering on our promise of sustainability across the board. - Affordable Housing: 10% of the apartments are dedicated to creating inclusive, affordable living spaces. - Honouring heritage: Preserving the factory’s iconic façade while adding a modern 8-storey extension that merges history with a sustainable future. Rory Hunter, CEO of MODEL, shared, “Breathing new life into such a historically significant site is incredibly exciting. This project highlights our mission to decarbonise at scale and build better communities.” As we continue to raise the bar for sustainable living, we couldn’t do it without the passion and expertise of our amazing partners: WARREN AND MAHONEY (Architects), TTW ( Structural and Mass Timber Engineering), Arup (ESD Consultants), Neuron (Service Engineers), Urbis (Planners), and Slattery (Quantity Surveyor and Carbon Planner). Together, we’re showing how historic spaces can be reimagined for a sustainable tomorrow. Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! Visit www.themodel.com.au for more details.

Big news at MODEL: We’ve just launched our $250M Regenerative Decarbonisation Fund (RDF), a pivotal commitment to regenerative development in the Build to Rent (BTR) sector. The RDF will fund 1,000 inner-melberoune BTR apartments by 2025, with plans to expand to 5,000 apartments by 2030—coinciding with Australia’s legislated climate emissions reduction deadline. For investors, the RDF provides a future-proofed opportunity to integrate sustainability into their portfolios. Backing MODEL’s projects means benefiting from transparent metrics and operational efficiencies that ensure resilience against evolving regulations. Plus, the RDF ensures our developments align with growing consumer demand for greener, healthier living spaces. With pioneering projects like Melbourne’s tallest residential mass timber building on Johnston Street and the adaptive reuse of the former Schweppes Cordial Factory on Lithgow Street, the RDF is turning regenerative development from an ideal into a reality. These projects meet the highest standards of sustainability, including Passivhaus certification and 6-Star Green Star ratings. Our CEO, Rory Hunter, shared his thoughts on the news: ‘MODEL is leading the evolution towards resilient housing that delivers long-term value. As regulatory expectations intensify, our investors can safeguard their assets from future legislative changes while backing developments that yield operational efficiencies and foster desirable living environments. ‘This fund offers a pathway to align investment portfolios with broader climate goals and the changing regulatory environment. The RDF offers a further competitive edge by aligning with consumer expectations around sustainable housing. Our projects provide transparency in metrics, appealing to investors seeking higher returns alongside higher impact.’ With this momentous launch, rental housing as we know it is set to change for the better. Innovation, sustainability, and long-term value will soon be non-negotiable, instead of a bonus. Join MODEL as our journey takes shape. A big shout out to The Australian for this fantastic article: https://lnkd.in/gb3Ei-ER

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of PwC Australia as debt advisors to MODEL, marking a significant step forward in our ongoing commitment to sustainable and innovative development. Stephen Hyman, Managing Director at PwC Australia, shared some thoughts on PwC’s appointment: ‘We are thrilled to have the opportunity to assist MODEL. Our team is excited to contribute our debt advisory expertise to help MODEL secure financing that aligns with its commitment to sustainability in urban living.’ This appointment is just one of many pivotal steps towards achieving our vision.

As our Johnston Street residence takes shape, our partnership with HIP V. HYPE will now become instrumental to achieving our aspirations for best practice sustainability. Recently, we caught up with David Mahony, Head of Better Buildings at HIP V. HYPE, to discuss their role in the project. Here’s what David had to say: ‘The vision and concept put forward by MODEL prioritises people and planet, which aligns perfectly with our approach. We’re here to deliver high-performance buildings, provoke out-of-the-box thinking, and ultimately create solutions that enable sustainable design at scale.’ Our collaboration is key to ensuring that MODEL’s ambition for Passivhaus and 6-Star Green Star certification becomes a reality, rather than a mere goal. Stay tuned as the MODEL journey continues.

Check out how Rory Hunter and Reade Dixon are redefining sustainable living with CLT and Passivhaus standards in the latest episode of Transitions — listen below!

We’re proud to announce MODEL’s commitment to Tier 1 of the Nature Pledge lead by The Biodiversity Council, reflecting our dedication to nature-positive development. As a Tier 1 signatory, MODEL will avoid clearing remnant vegetation and threatened species habitats. We’ll also implement Biodiversity Sensitive Urban Design principles to regenerate degraded areas, and ensure our material sourcing has minimal impact on high-conservat. Learn more about the Nature Pledge by visiting their website https://lnkd.in/giqXyJUC

A remarkable moment for our trailblazing client, MODEL. Australia's new build-to-rent brand committed to decarbonisation will be changing the shape of Melbourne's inner suburbs. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gbSeJz2i

We’re thrilled to welcome Matthew Mattiske, a founding director of Fathom Group and a seasoned expert in the property and construction industry. Matt is a highly credentialed development director driven with experience across Australia, the UK, and the Middle East. He thrives on bringing large scale, complex projects to life. His two decades of experience in property development and project management has seen him lead major projects, working for the likes of Mirvac, Sinclair Brook and Majid Al Futtaim in the Middle East. He led a development team that oversaw the development of Australia 108 – the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere. In pursuit of greater creative impact and strategic influence, Matt founded Fathom Group – a company of handpicked experts able to influence each stage of the development and design process, from concept through to delivery. Since 2014, Matt has developed more than 13,000 residential apartments totalling over $5B in construction value, and $7.8B in revenue. As Matt puts it, “The key to success is bringing talented people together and finding those differentiators that make a project stand out. I’m driven by the challenge of creating innovative solutions that push boundaries and deliver real value." We're excited for the innovation Matt will bring to our team!