The current health crisis facing our nation, and the world as a whole, has also created one of the worst financial crisis’.

Buying an apartment off the plan presents many challenges for potential buyers, not least of which is the expectation to be able to conceptualise and translate a space into 3D from a 2D representation.

Going against the grain of traditional residential developments in Brighton, Sophie Whittakers, development manager at Lucent, shares how Slate House is presented as a premium, sustainable offering with a higher degree of consideration for its occupants.

Going against the grain of traditional residential developments in Brighton, Sophie Whittakers, development manager at Lucent, shares how Slate House is presented as a premium, sustainable offering with a higher degree of consideration for its occupants.

Quality, sustainability and community are what defines Austin Maynard Architects’ architectural vision for Slate House. Mark Austin, co- director at Austin Maynard Architects, draws on the company’s ethos and how this is mirrored in the Brighton-based development.

Heath Thompson, director at Projects by Buxton, has many years of experience representing specialised developments and projects. As the appointed agent for Slate House, Heath shares his insights into what sets it apart.

Apartments will soon be up for grabs in Brighton's first carbon neutral residence. Slate House, on the corner of Bleazby Ave and Male St, had 14 apartments designed with sustainability in mind.

Melbourne-based developer Lucent is branching out and taking its sustainable brand of apartments to the growing owner-occupier family and downsizer market in Brighton, 12 kilometres south east of the CBD.

Melbourne’s new homes frequently fall short of ideal standards that would cut occupants’ bills, despite reaching the minimum national energy efficiency requirement.

Melbourne-based developer Lucent is set to begin construction on Brighton’s first fossil free apartment project to be located on the corner of 7 Bleazby Avenue and 51 Male Street.