What is ‘build-to-rent’? Mirvac’s LIV Anura in Newstead is making stress-free renting a possibility
For the longest time, renting has been seen as the less-appealing option when compared to owning a home. The freedom commonly associated with owning a home – the ability to furnish and decorate as you see fit – is no longer exclusive. Build-to-rent (BTR) developments like Mirvac’s LIV Anura are giving locals the chance to enjoy inner-city living without restrictions. Here, a number of kitted-out apartments boasting a broad range of extras and services are allowing residents to rent with the good life built in – here’s how it works …
In broad terms, BTR relates to large-scale residential projects (usually apartment developments) designed and constructed with long-term rental occupancy in mind. In these instances, developers act as the landlord, managing rental agreements with the property’s tenants.
The BTR model is gaining traction in Australia following its popularity worldwide, with Brisbane boasting an ever-increasing number of high-quality rental developments. But what is the appeal of BTR living? Well, the best way to find out is to look inside a BTR community to see what’s on offer.
LIV Anura is Mirvac’s first BTR project in Brisbane and fourth nationally – a new, sustainably built community that’s looking to set the gold standard for renting in Brisbane. Positioned in the heart of Newstead and boasting 396 high-quality rental apartments – a mix of studio, one bed and two-bedroom units – LIV Anura is giving residents the chance to soak up the benefits of urban living with a sense of flexibility and stability.
Where conventional rental arrangements sometimes feel like you’re living in someone else’s home, BTR communities like LIV Anura are designed to make tenants feel like they’re choosing a place to call and make their own. All of LIV Anura’s apartments are pet-friendly and can be personalised or modified to suit resident’s preferences, which means getting creative by painting walls and hanging pictures is a-okay.
While moving furniture is an unavoidable part of the rental process, LIV Anura offers both unfurnished and furnished options, with the latter boasting custom MCM House designer furniture. Both options come equipped with white goods – we’re talking microwave, dishwasher, fridge, washer and dryer – that are all included in the rental price to make your move easy. LIV Anura even makes setting up utility connections simple, with access to set up and switch on your electricity and high-speed internet by the time you move in.
One of the biggest benefits of living in a BTR development like LIV Anura is the conveniences included in the rent. The community features its own on-site customer service and management concierge, an on-site repair and maintenance team, and parcel storage.
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Outside of the apartment itself, LIV Anura boasts an assortment of communal amenities for residents to take advantage of, including media and games rooms, an indoor and outdoor gym, an infrared sauna, yoga studio (with classes streamed on the big screen), a common area for socialising and co-working, a shared kitchen and dining space, resort-style pool and spa, a terrace barbecue area with river views and lush landscaping, a pet park, and a bush tucker garden. To foster the community vibe, the community also offers a calendar of free resident events.
Our lives are constantly changing and LIV Anura offers the flexibility to respond to changes as necessary. Lease lengths are varied, with tenants able to sign on for secure leases from six months to up to five years. Residents can even request to upsize or downsize their apartment.
While the list of benefits of the BTR lifestyle is long, the LIV Anura team is going above and beyond for those interested in making LIV Anura their home. Those that get pre-approved and sign a lease at LIV Anura within the first month of LIV Anura opening will have a chance to win a 12-month membership to TotalFusion Platinum plus $759 worth of added extras. The first 30 residents will also have up to $1,000 of their move with Grace Removals covered. Terms and conditions apply.
This article was written in partnership with our friends at LIV Anura, renting soon in Newstead. Sign up to get fast-tracked for leasing pre-approval for first choice of brand-new apartments, plus access to bonus special offers. T&C’s apply. Learn more about LIV Anura and get pre-approved here.