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21 May 2012 - Construction timelapse is ready

The latest construction timelapse DVD from June 2011 – April 2012 is now ready.

Click here to view the progress made since construction commenced. Construction is on track for completion mid-2013.

- Level 8 Slab construction is in progress and scheduled to be complete by end of May

- Lift core re-adjustment will commence shortly

- Construction of utility rooms is virtually complete

- Internal stairwell construction is complete to level 6

- Builders lift is operational to level 6

- Services to car park is progressing well

CLICK HERE TO SEE A CONSTRUCTION PHOTO FROM TODAY

11 May 2012 - Miele quality pledge

Hamton has formed a strong relationship with Harvey Norman’s Commercial Project Division who provide appliance solutions for all of our developments.

This includes incorporating Miele appliances as part of the standard offering at all of our current projects and many past projects.

The following quality Miele products are part of the standard offering at Fifty Albert.
- Electric oven (60cm)
- Mechanically exhausted built in rangehood
- 4 burner gas cooktop
- semi-integrated dishwasher

Also available as optional upgrades are:
- Miele Washing Machine
- Miele Tumble Dryer

We are proud to be able to offer you these premium products. Miele represents the pinnacle of German engineering and quality and are renowned for their performance and longevity.

To support their brand statement statement of "German engineered and tested to the equivalent of 20 years usage", Miele have provided evidence based testing results.

Click here to view the Quality Pledges for the Miele products which will be installed at our current projects.

For further information on Miele, visit www.miele20years.com.au.

Our relationship with Harvey Norman Commercial Project Division, who has the industry’s strongest buying power with Australia’s largest range of appliances, allows us to receive the best deals and services which we can pass straight onto you.

As a valued Hamton client, you have access to Harvey Norman Commercial Project Division discounted trade prices. For details and quote, please contact Scott King on 03 8530 6300 or email scott.king@au.harveynorman.com
www.harveynormancommercial.com.au

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS OF MIELE PRODUCTS

30 April 2012 - Construction update

Construction is on track for completion mid-2013.

- Level 7 slab construction is complete

- Life core has been dismantled to enable level 8 transfer slab to be connected

- Utility room construction to lower ground is progressing well

- Services installation to carpark levels is progressing up to level 3

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26 March 2012 - Construction update

Construction is on track at Fifty Albert, and is expected to be completed mid-2013.

- The slab and supporting columns are complete to level 3
- Liftcore and stairwell complete to level 6
- Substation construction is 90% complete
- Lighting installation to basement has commenced

Over the next month Hickory will complete the carpark levels structure, commence the residential levels and progress with electrical, plumbing and essential services installation.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A CONSTRUCTION PHOTO FROM TODAY

8 March 2012 - Update

Click here to view the latest Fifty Albert project update. This includes construction updates, what is going on around South Melbourne, the Fifty Albert artists are announced and Hamton Real Estate Services (HRES) offer an exclusive offer to Fifty Albert purchasers.

6 March 2012 - Fifty Albert artists have been appointed

Three artists have been appointed to create artwork for Fifty Albert’s entrance and lobby.

MARS Gallery Director, Andy Dinan, assisted Hamton in selecting the contemporary artists:
- Emma Davies: The Cherry Blossom Chandeliers
- Jeremy Kibel: Bird drawings wall in slate
- James Hullick: The Hypno Electro Kensho: A Sound Seat

To read about each artist and their artwork for Fifty Albert click here.

5 March 2012 - Construction timelapse DVD is now available!

You can now view our first Fifty Albert construction timelapse dvd from June 2011 – December 2011.
Click here to see the progress of the first six months of construction.

Construction is on track at Fifty Albert, and is expected to be completed mid 2013.

- Slab and supporting columns complete to level 3
- Lift core and stairwell complete to Level 6
- Substation construction 90% complete
- Main switchboard is now on site
- Basement emergency lighting installation complete
- Plumbing rough in to basement and ground level has commenced
- Lighting installation to basement has commenced
- Conduits and cable tray installation has commenced

Over the course of the next three months the following will take place:

- Lift core to continue upwards, however it will be re-configured at L8 (due to change of floor layout).
In 3 months time the lift core should be at level 9.
- Structure to continue through carpark levels and reach first apartment floor at level 8.

18 January 2012 - Construction Update

Fifty Albert is still on schedule for completion mid 2013.

- Lower ground concrete slab – 100% complete

- Ground slab formwork and reinforcement – 100% complete

- Paving slab around heritage house – 100% complete

- Lift core and stairwell – Complete to level 2

- Lower ground to ground Pre cast and in-situ columns – 100% complete

- Ground to level 1 columns – 20% complete

- Lower ground to ground Pre cast panels to southern boundary – 100% complete

- Ground to Level 1 pre-cast panels to Southern Boundary – 10% complete

VIEW A CONSTRUCTION IMAGE FROM TODAY

16 December 2011 - Project Update

Click here to view the Fifty Albert update. This includes a construction update, the display suite video and Christmas greeting from the team here at Fifty Albert.

16 December 2011 - Construction Update

We are pleased to advise that Fifty Albert is moving along well and is still on schedule for completion mid 2013.

-Lower ground concrete slab - 100% complete

-Ground slab formwork and reinforcement - 60% complete

-Paving slab around heritage house – 100% complete

-Lift core and stairwell - Complete to level 1

-Lower ground to ground Pre cast and in-situ columns - 80% complete

-Ground to level 1 columns - 10% complete

-Lower ground to ground Pre cast panels to southern boundary - 80% complete

-Ground to Level 1 pre-cast panels to Southern Boundary - 10% complete

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS

9 December 2011 - Construction Update

We are pleased to advise that Fifty Albert is moving along well and is on schedule for completion mid 2013.

- Lower ground concrete slab – 90%

- Ground slab formwork and reinforcement – 40%

- Paving slab around heritage house – Complete

- Lift core and stairwell – Complete to level 1

- Lower ground to ground Pre cast and in-situ columns – 80%

- Ground to level 1 columns – 10%

- Pre cast panels to southern boundary – 50%

17 November 2011 - Leasing Campaign has commenced

Brand new luxurious, 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments available for lease mid 2013!

This is your chance to live the lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Don’t miss out, apply now.

Minutes walk to and breathtaking views of South Yarra, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park, Port Phillip Bay and the CBD.
Ground floor retail experience including a café and produce store.
Exclusive residents' only lounge, bar, business centre, massage room, beauty room, sauna, plunge pool, gymnasium, poker room and rooftop terrace.
High security including apartment swipe cards and video intercom security.
Rooms feature contemporary designed spacious living areas, luxuriously appointed bathrooms, reverse cycle air conditioning and heating, reconstituted stone bench tops and the latest in European stainless steel appliances.
High-speed wireless internet connectivity and access to Fifty Albert’s intranet.
Energy efficient design (6 star rating) – lower energy emissions, lower operating costs.
Automatic membership of the green travel club including access to bicycles free of charge and a share car at a small fee.

Click here to apply now.

26 October 2011 - Construction Update

We are please to advise that Fifty Albert is moving along well and is on schedule for completion mid 2013.

· Foundations and deep piles complete

· Retention piles complete

· Capping beam complete

· Ground anchors complete

· Basement excavation 95% complete

· Lift Core foundations and base complete

· Tower crane erected and commissioned

· Underpinning and piling of adjacent building complete

· Civil infrastructure complete

8 September 2011 - Brand New Fifty Albert Display Suite DVD.

A mini DVD on the Fifty Albert display suite has just been completed. For those who were not lucky enough to visit our onsite display suite, or for those who would like to reminisce, click here to view the DVD.

At the HamtonPropertyGroup YouTube Channel, you can also view a number of Hamton's other project and display dvds.

4 August 2011 - Pay $0 in Stamp Duty on Luxury Parkside Apartments

For a limited time only we will cover the cost of your stamp duty when you purchase at Fifty Albert, saving you thousands! Be quick, this offer is only available until August 31, 2011.

Call Bryan today on 0434 401 933.

Display Suite Open 11:30-1pm Saturday & Sunday or by appointment.

Come and see the actual brilliant views for yourself! As well as the project model, finishes and DVD.

Level 19, 60 Albert Rd South Melbourne.

1 August 2011 - Construction Update

We are please to advise that Fifty Albert is moving along well and is on schedule.

· Demolition is complete

· All debris has been removed from the site

· Underground main power supply is going in now

· All sewer connections completed

· Retention piles are nearly complete

· Concrete capping beams commenced

· Basement excavation commenced.

A timelapse camera has been set up to film the progress of Fifty Albert's construction for purchasers and other interested parties. We will upload the first timelapse movie in a few months time.

5 June 2011 - Brand New Designs Just Released!

CHOOSE FROM:

3 BED, 3 BATH

This impressive apt features a master bed fit for Will & Kate with luxury WIR and huge ensuite. Large stylish kitchen with island bench and sep living & dining. Cnr location with 2 large balconies and windows to every bedroom.

4 BED, 3 BATH

Enjoy a designer kitchen and sep living and dining both with balcony access in this spectacular apt. Incl study nook, sep laundry and plenty of storage. Master bed with WIR & large ensuite. Spectacular views.

CHOOSE YOUR LOCATION - LEVEL 12 $1,590,000 OR LEVEL 14 $1,595,000.

These are the only two-storey apartments available at Fifty Albert in this prestigious location, just minutes walk from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park Lake, Port Phillip Bay and the CBD.

This limited new release features a superior level of fitout including Miele appliances (90cm oven and cooktop), stone benchtops, timber veneer kitchen joinery, twin integrated fridge, concealed air conditioning, timber flooring, ducted heating and secure double car parking and storage.

With an unprecedented resident amenity offering, Fifty Albert is akin to a 5-star hotel with its own health club & day spa, cafe / produce store, concierge, lobby bar, business centre, rooftop sun deck, hot tubs and private cinema.

Construction has commenced. Benefit from off-the-plan stamp duty savings of up to $77,869.

Please note, these new designs have been created to meet the need of the owner occupier market seeking quality spacious apartments in a market currently dominated by small apartments.

Beautiful 2 bedroom apartments are also available from $679,000.

1 June 2011 - Fifty Albert Construction has commenced!

Construction commenced at Fifty Albert in May 2011. Demolition is complete, and basement works are to commence in June.

There is a 24 month build contract with construction expected to be completed in May / June 2013.

4 Mar 2011 - Fifty Albert display suite closing soon

Fifty Albert’s beautiful on-site display suite, complete with kitchen, bathroom and scale model will close on 21 March with construction of the stylish apartment building commencing late March.

This is your last chance to secure a luxury parkside apartment and benefit from maximum off-the-plan stamp duty savings.

High quality apartments with magnificent views are available – spectacular 2 bedroom apartments from $685,000 and expansive 3 bedroom apartments from $1,335,000.

Call Bryan on 0434 401 933 today for a private appointment.
Display open until 20 March, Saturday to Thursday 1-4pm at 50 Albert Road, South Melbourne.

8 Oct 2010 - Limited Release of Luxurious 3 bedroom Apartments Available From $1.25million

Newly released 3 bedroom apartments feature prime corner positions with breathtaking views and have 2 car spaces. Luxury appointments include 90cm Miele appliances, concealed independent reverse cycle A/C to living areas and all bedrooms, 2 integrated refrigerators, timber flooring to living areas, stone bench tops, timber veneer kitchen joinery and designer European bathroom fittings. Floorplans coming soon.

27 Sep 2010 - Display Suite Photography

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13 Sep 2010 - Fifty Albert Scooters Out & About
You may have seen the Fifty Albert Scooters around town over the weekend.

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6 Sep 2010 - Fifty Albert Public Launch

The Fifty Albert display suite opened for the first time to the general public on Saturday 4 September. The weekend was a great success with over fifty groups through both Saturday and Sunday and many deals done. Visitors enjoyed watching the Fifty Albert DVD in the cinema room with their free coffee before being taken on a tour of the display. The display suite is now open daily 12-4pm and twilight Thursday 5-8pm. 50 Albert Rd, South Melbourne.

2 Sep 2010 - VIP Launch Night

Fifty Albert was officially launched last night with a VIP function held in the new onsite display suite. Purchasers, VIP clients, Hamton staff and consultants all joined for drinks and canapés while Steve Buxton (Hamton’s Joint Managing Director) and Callum Fraser (Fifty Albert architect from Elenberg Fraser) both spoke about the exciting new project.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE NIGHT