Canberra has biggest house price rise in Australia

The latest ABS stats reveal Canberra house prices are rising faster than other capital cities with a 3.4% price rise in the December quarter. For the 2020 year, Canberra recorded the second highest growth in house prices at 5.2%, coming in just behind Hobart that had the highest growth for the year at 6.4%. Canberra is punching well above it’s weight in regards to the national averages of 3.6% growth for the 2020 year and 3% for the December quarter.

Pod is raising the bar on “green” development in Canberra

Ground breaking sustainable apartments, using 100% solar power from an off site solar farm, to be built soon in Gungahlin. Read the full article here.

Australian property prices tipped to break record highs

Owner Occupiers are driving record property price growth in every major Australian market. CoreLogic predict record high prices to be reached in early 2021. Read full article here.

New record low for the property industry

The RBA has dropped the official cash rate to a new record low of 0.1%, a move welcomed by the property industry. Read the full story.

House prices rebound

House prices have rebounded in every capital city except Melbourne. Read full article here.

Another POD & Core development nominated for an MBA award

Exciting news! Ruby Gungahlin is a finalist in the Master Builders ACT Awards. Ruby has been chosen as one of the best high rise developments in Canberra.

The 2020 winner will be announced later this week.

The last 5 developments from POD and Core have all won building awards.

Property prices on the rise

Canberra leads the nation in price growth of both units and houses over the June quarter and the last 12 months. Read full article.

Commercial properties at Ruby

Ground floor commercial properties are now selling at Ruby, ready to move in right now. Perfect for a wide range of purposes including medical, health facilities, restaurants, shops, offices plus lots more http://rubygungahlin.com.au/commercial/

Why should I buy a property in Gungahlin?

As all Gungahlin locals know, our little patch in the ACT’s north is a tempting mix of good infrastructure, affordable prices, quality homes and a fantastic lifestyle. Read full article.

Gungahlin enjoying high population growth

Affordable homes, carefully planned infrastructure and an enjoyable lifestyle are all contributing to make Gungahlin one of the highest growth corridors in the country. Read more.

POD purchases prime land in Gungahlin

POD Projects Group has recently purchased a prime block of land of nearly 12,000m2 in the heart of the Gungahlin Town Centre. This is our biggest land acquisition to date and proves our continued commitment to the Gungahlin region. We live in Gungahlin, our office is based in Gungahlin, and we have been involved in buying and selling properties in Gungahlin for over 25 years. We believe in the future of this region and contributing to its development. Watch this space for news on our new Gungahlin development!

Alfresco Dining & Entertaining Virtual Tour

There are plenty of outdoor dining options at Ruby that include seating, barbecues, pizza ovens… and those spectacular views! Click here for the virtual tour.

Residents Gym Virtual Tour

Working out has never been so rewarding! Click here for the virtual tour of the Residents Gym.

Pool & Sun Deck Tour

Picture yourself on the Pool Deck at Ruby! Click here for the virtual tour.

Canberra in best position to come out on top after COVID-19

High levels of Government employment in the nation’s capital could position it well in regards to property sales during the COVID pandemic. Read full article here.

Display apartment tour – Penthouse

Click here to view the “walk through” video for the Penthouse display apartment.

Display apartment tour – 3 bedroom ensuite

Click here to view the “walk through” video for the 3 bedroom ensuite display apartment.

Display apartment tour – 2 bedroom ensuite

Click here to view the “walk through” video for the 2 bedroom ensuite display apartment.

Display suite tour

Walk through the Ruby display suite from the comfort of your home! Click here to view.

Time to move in at Ruby

Settlement has been called at Ruby and excited new apartment owners are now starting to move in. Looking for a brand new apartment to move in to straight away? There are still some terrific buying opportunities at Ruby. Search this website or contact Marcus on 0424 409 873 for more details and to book an appointment to view the display apartments.

Good morning Ruby!

As we get closer to settlement here is a photo taken at Ruby this morning. See more photos on the Ruby facebook page.

Display apartments now open

You can now walk through a finished apartment to see first hand the quality of the homes available to purchase at Ruby. Viewings are strictly by appointment so contact Marcus on 0424 409 873 to make yours today.

The latest plans for the Gungahlin Cinema

The latest Development Application for the long awaited Gungahlin Cinema has been released. The project is expected to  increase demand for properties in the Gungahlin region. Read the full article here.

Ruby cooking demonstration event

Ruby apartment buyers were treated to a night out in the newly furnished Ruby Penthouse recently. Chef Alan Myburgh demonstrated how to get the most out of the very popular AEG dual ovens and induction cooktop that are included in the Ruby apartments. Platters of food and drinks were served as guests got to know their fellow Ruby residents and swooned over the spectacular views from the wrap around balcony on Level 17.

Property prices on the rise

Australian property prices are on the way back up. Domain’s latest house price report shows quarterly house prices recording the strongest growth in 3 years, and unit prices recording the strongest quarterly growth in 5 years. Read the full article.

Ruby 3 bed ensuite video

Click here to view a “walk through” video of the three bedroom display apartment at Ruby.

Ruby 2 bed ensuite video

Click here to see a “walk through” video of the 2 bedroom ensuite display apartment at Ruby.

Ruby penthouse video

One of the Ruby penthouses has recently been styled and furnished, and has come up so well we couldn’t wait to show it to you. View video walk through.

National property values surge

The National Property Index has recorded its fifth consecutive monthly increase and its largest monthly jump in 16 years. Read the full article here.

Ruby aerial photo

Construction is still on track to be completed by the end of this year. This aerial photo highlights the fantastic position that Ruby occupies in the Gungahlin Town Centre.

Latest photo of Ruby

The internal fitouts continue at Ruby, but doesn’t the outside look stunning! Completion is getting closer.

Property market showing good signs of recovery

The latest ABS figures show the number of owner/occupier and investor loans increased in July. The value of home loans being taken out is also on the way up. Read full article.

Latest photo of Ruby

Scaffolding is now down at Ruby as work continues on the internal fit out. The jewel of Gungahlin is now on full display!

Gungahlin Cinema update

New plans are to be lodged in September 2019 for the Gungahlin Cinema complex, which is expected to take 18 months to construct after approval. Read the full article.

Latest photo of Ruby

Work continues on-site at Ruby, and builders are now well into the internal fit out of the building.

10% increase tipped for Canberra house & unit prices

A new Deloitte report forecasts a 10% increase in house and unit prices in the ACT over the next three years. Read article,

Canberra house prices on the way up in 2020

Domain analysts are tipping house prices in Canberra will increase next year, meaning that prospective property purchasers need to consider buying right now. Click here to read the full article.

Lending criteria set to ease on home loans

Australia’s banking regulator APRA has announced plans to relax the assessment rate for home loans. Read the full story here.

Canberra’s light rail now up and running

The Gungahlin to Canberra City light rail project has now officially opened. Read more.

Canberra has second fastest population growth in the nation

The population of Canberra has just “sprinted past” 420,000 according to the Canberra Times. The latest ABS figures showed that Canberra’s population grew by 8935 in a 12 month period which represents a 2.2% increase. Read the full article here.

Construction update

Top of the south tower!

Construction update

The latest photo from the Ruby site. Builders are back into it after the Christmas break and construction is on target.

Canberra house and unit prices tipped to continue to increase in 2019

Canberra looks to defy the national downturn in 2019, with house prices predicted to increase by 6.1% and unit prices to increase by 3.3% thanks to a strong local economy. Click here to read the full article.

Ruby update

Ready to pour concrete to Level 8 on the north tower!

Podium level reached

Today concrete was poured to the Podium level at Ruby. This is a major construction milestone, as from now on you will start to see two distinct towers rising from the podium level.

Level 3 at Ruby

Concrete has now been poured to level 3 at Ruby! The next big milestone is not far away now – the podium on level 4.

House prices surge in Gungahlin

Domain data’s latest figures show house prices in Gungahlin have risen 12.1% over the past 12 months. Unit prices also rose by a healthy 5.2% over the same period. Read the full allhomes article here.

The latest photo from Ruby

Builders have now started work on Level 2 at Ruby. All on schedule!

Master Builders Finalist in three awards

Great news this week – POD and Core have been nominated for three Master Builders Awards for our three recent projects at Mezzo Gungahlin, Salt Kingston and Gateway Lawson.

Latest photo from Ruby

Construction really starting to take shape now.

Defence Housing to relocate to Gungahlin

Great news for the Gungahlin region in the past week with the federal government announcing that it will be relocating Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to the Gungahlin Town Centre. DHA has approximately 300 employees which will be a welcome boost for the local economy. A location for the office is yet to be decided.

Tilt panels go up at Ruby

This week, the first of the ground floor tilt panels are being installed. These are pre-fabricated panels with cut outs for the windows and doors.

Rail installation

It’s all systems go in regards to light rail in the Gungahlin Town Centre at the moment. Rail is in the process of being installed on Hibberson St. (Photo courtesy of Canberra Metro)

North Tower

Concrete has been poured to the basement level of the North Tower.

Tower crane goes up at Ruby

Today the tower crane was assembled and installed on site at Ruby.

First concrete pour today at Ruby

Today the builders poured the first concrete slab at Ruby.

Latest photo from Ruby

The digger has been working hard at Ruby and the basement level is  now complete. Construction is now on it’s way up! In the photo above, Ruby is the site where the green digger is, and Infinity Towers is behind it.

50% sold

More than half the properties at Ruby are now sold! There are still some terrific purchasing opportunities to be had but you will need to be quick. These apartments have proved to be very popular and are selling fast.

Earthworks coming along nicely

Earthworks continue to hum along out at the Ruby site. With the holiday break now done and dusted, Core Building are forging ahead with the Ruby development.

Construction is underway at Ruby

Construction has started is expected to be completed in late 2019.

Ruby sparkles with sweet design

Ruby made the news in the Allhomes Magazine in last weekend’s Canberra Times. Click here to read.

42 apartments sold in the first weekend

42 lucky purchasers have secured themselves an apartment in the first weekend that Ruby has been on the market. If you are considering an apartment at Ruby for yourself, the good news is that there are still some tremendous buying opportunities for you. You will need to be quick though. These apartments are continuing to sell well and very soon we will be increasing the prices to match demand.

Grand opening of the Ruby display suite

Visit the Ruby display suite this weekend for our Grand Opening! Here you can view the floor plans, a scale model of the development, a full size kitchen and bathroom, and have your questions answered by the POD team. Open 11am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday on the corner of Anthony Rolfe Ave and Gribble Street, Gungahlin.

Ruby has made the news

The launch of our Ruby Gungahlin project has made the news with this great article that recently appeared in the Canberra Times.

Now Selling

The apartments at Ruby Gungahlin have now been released for sale! On this website you can view floor plans, the price list & inclusions and lots of other information on this exciting new development.

Light rail update

A big milestone for the Canberra City to Gungahlin light rail project has been reached – the first rail tracks have now been laid on Flemington Road.