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Raising the Roof property open for inspection

The Raising the Roof project, a house and land package constructed to raise funds for bushfire relief in the Whittlesea community, will be officially auctioned on August 29 at 12pm, 2009 and will be open for inspection from Saturday, August 8.

The Clarendon house and Investa land package situated in Mill Park Lakes Estate has been under construction since May and is now ready to welcome potential home owners. Investa and Clarendon are encouraging potential house buyers to consider the property, knowing that all of the proceeds will be going directly to those affected by the tragic Black Saturday fires that tore through the Whittlesea community earlier in the year.

The Raising the Roof project is an initiative of Clarendon and Investa, who joined forces with a host of local contractors and suppliers who have donated their time and materials to build the home so that 100 per cent of proceeds can be invested back into rebuilding the Whittlesea community.

The auction (on August 29) will be a family fun-day, with activities for the whole family including face painting and a sausage sizzle kicking off from 10:30pm that day, with the official auction at 12pm.

“August 29 will be a time to reflect on the past and look to the future. The auction represents the continuing efforts to rebuild the community, and will be a day where the community can band together and achieve a great result for everyone involved,” said Chris Plant, Senior Development Manager, Investa Land Victoria.

Following the auction, funds raised will be placed in the hands of a Whittlesea based Bushfire Relief Committee, which will work closely with the community and local council to determine how the money is best spent.

The house, located in the Mill Park Lakes development in South Morang, is an architect-designed three-bedroom home that includes an open plan family and meals area, a galley style kitchen with Caesar Stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances, an alfresco outdoor entertaining area, private master bedroom with ensuite and his and hers twin vanity, in addition to built-in wardrobes, double garage and generous storage.

To arrange an inspection of the property, please contact 9261 1200.

ENDS

Note to Editors: Raise the Roof Auction

Editorial Opportunities:
• When: Open House from August 8 (dates below) with official auction and family fun day
August 29, 10.30am-2pm (auction at 12pm).
• Where: 66 Grange Drive, South Morang

Open House dates:
12-3pm August 8
12-3pm August 9
1-3pm August 12
12-3pm August 15
12-3pm August 16
1-3pm August 19
12-3pm August 22
12-3pm August 23
1-3pm August 26
10.30am-12pm August 29th

Interview and picture opportunities:
• Photographers are invited to request high-res images of the property or to request permits to photograph on site through Emily Bellemore at Red Agency: (03) 9670 8350 OR emily.bellemore@redagency.com.au.

• The CEO of Clarendon Residential Group, Maurice Felizzi and Lloyd Jenkins Group Executive Investa Land are available for interview on request.

• An official photocall will be held on day of Auction, details to be confirmed closer to auction date. To request ongoing updates please email Emily at Red Agency.

About Investa
Investa is one of Australia’s largest unlisted owners of commercial real estate. Headquartered in Sydney, with management and development offices in Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Since its inception in 2000, Investa has grown to control real estate assets of approximately AU$9.5 billion. In September 2007, Investa was purchased by funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate (MSRE) and delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange.

Investa has proven experience in three key business areas:

• Commercial Office Group
A fully integrated commercial real estate business. We buy, own, develop and manage highquality office buildings in premier locations in Australia’s capitals. This end-to-end business model gives us an unrivalled capacity to ensure the quality and performance of our properties and our property services. Our Commercial Office Group has approximately AU$6.5 billion of assets under management.

• Investa Funds Management
Investa manages a range of wholesale and retail funds on behalf of our clients, who range from institutions, superannuation funds, industry funds and retail investors. Funds under management exceed AU$2.1 billion.

• Investa Land
We undertake commercial, industrial and residential development in select locations across Australia. Our residential land developments encompass broad-acre subdivisions in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia and we have a development pipeline in excess of AU$2 billion.

About Clarendon
Clarendon Residential is one of the largest contract home builders in Australia with over 1,000 dwellings under construction. Clarendon is known for providing quality driven housing for families. Clarendon is a consistent winner of HIA awards for innovative new home designs, HIA GreenSmart housing and OH&S practices.

In the fourth quarter of 2008, Clarendon was separated from Investa and now operates as a stand-alone company. The two companies will continue to work closely together on key projects.

About Mill Park Lakes
Mill Park Lakes is an Investa master planned community of over 2,000 homes developed around a lake and wetland system in Melbourne’s Plenty growth corridor. The project incorporates a retirement village, public and private schools, child care and a local shopping centre.

For further information contact:

Investa Property Group
General Manager – Marketing, Katie Barton-Harvey
on 02 8226 9391 or 0427 234 862, kbarton-harvey@investa.com.au

Or

Clarendon Residential Group
General Manager – Marketing, Suzanne Monks
on 02 8850 9984 or 0407 263 898, smonks@clarendon.com.au