What makes Metricon the top choice for townhouse investment?

This is what sets Metricon apart from other builders:

• Fixed price locked at contract

• Built in proven rental suburbs

• Award-winning designs that broaden tenant demand

• Complete and lease-ready at settlement

1. Fixed price locked at contract

Metricon townhouses come with a fixed price for an award-winning design in a specific estate. For instance, if an investor purchases a Gembrook design, the advertised price for that release is the price written into the building contract.

When that contract is signed, these are already locked in:

• The exact TownLiving floorplan selected for that estate stage

• The fixed build price attached to that design and release

• Internal floor coverings installed throughout

• Driveway, boundary fencing and front landscaping completed

• Delivery of a finished, lease-ready home at settlement

This is not a base construction price that excludes external works or key finishes. The advertised TownLiving price reflects the completed, tenant-ready townhouse as documented in the contract.

Because the full scope and price are confirmed before construction begins, the total build cost is known at contract signing. There are no provisional allowances for essential inclusions within the standard specification.

For brokers, that means the loan can be structured around a clearly defined figure rather than a build estimate that could increase during construction.

2. Built in proven rental suburbs

With TownLiving by Metricon, townhouses are built inside established estates, including Highlands in Mickleham and Aurora in Wollert. These suburbs already have operating schools, shopping centres, road access and public transport in place at the time of sale.

Because these estates are established, investors can review live rental listings within the same postcode, compare advertised weekly rents for similar townhouses and check current vacancy rates before signing a contract. Rental expectations can be benchmarked against comparable townhouses currently advertised or recently leased in the same suburb, rather than relying on projected future infrastructure.

3. Award-winning designs that broaden tenant demand

Instead of redesigning townhouses for every project, Metricon uses defined TownLiving floorplans, such as Gembrook, Eurora and Rosedale across estates. Because these layouts are repeated across multiple estates, brokers can see how they perform in similar suburbs when assessing rental demand.

Across the range, the floorplans typically include:

• Open-plan living area that opens to a private courtyard

• Bedrooms positioned away from main living spaces for privacy

• Walk-in robe to the main bedroom, built-in robes to others

• Main bathroom plus a separate powder room in many designs

• Built-in storage, with some layouts including a study or retreat

These features suit family tenants, couples and shared households without structural changes. The layout works across different renter types, helping broaden the potential tenant pool rather than relying on one demographic.

4. Complete and lease-ready at settlement

With TownLiving by Metricon, settlement takes place only once the townhouse is fully finished in line with the signed fixed-price contract. It’s not handed over at the frame or lock-up stage. The price agreed at contract reflects the completed home, not a base build that still needs work before it can generate rental income.

At handover, the property includes:

• Floor coverings installed in all living areas and bedrooms

• Driveway and council crossover completed

• Boundary fencing installed on the lot

• Front landscaping finished as shown on the plans

• LED downlights and wall panel heaters installed where listed in the contract

The home can be marketed for lease immediately after settlement, as it’s handed over in complete condition. There’s no need to fund additional works before it generates income. That means the valuation is based on a completed, income-ready asset rather than a partially finished build requiring additional capital.

Assess the builder behind the townhouse project

When arranging a townhouse investment for your client, consider how Metricon structures and delivers its projects as part of your overall assessment. Contracts, handover timing and location selection all influence how smoothly the transaction moves from approval to leasing.

If you would like to see how Metricon sets up these projects, you can visit a display home, take a virtual tour or speak with a New Home Advisor.