In profile: AVJennings' state general manager, Queensland, Rod Chadwick
NAME: Rod Chadwick
POSITION: State general manager, Queensland
COMPANY: AVJennings
OFFICE LOCATION: Milton, Brisbane
- How long have you been in the industry?
15 years. I joined AVJennings in 2004 as NSW business development manager before relocating to Auckland, New Zealand in April 2008 to take up the role of project director with AVJennings’ Hobsonville Point Development. In July 2014, I relocated to Brisbane to join the Queensland team as AVJennings Queensland general manager.
- What’s happening in the area you specialise in?
Affordability continues to be a significant factor that consumers consider when purchasing a new or existing property. Interest rates are at a record low and as such we are seeing increased activity in the first home buyer market across our Queensland portfolio.
To ensure our products represent good value, AVJennings is continuously looking to innovate, whether this is in the urban design of new communities, the architectural design of new homes or in the materials and construction techniques we use when building new homes.
Our ability to provide innovative and consumer focussed products ensure that our products appeal to a broad range of customers from first and second home buyers and young families through to empty nesters looking to settle into a low maintenance home in established communities.
- Describe the most interesting property you have worked on?
Creekwood at Meridan Plains on the Sunshine Coast because of the diverse range of properties offered to the community. The entire Creekwood community spans 50 hectares and on completion will feature a total of 370 townhomes, terrace and loft homes and 470 homesites.
There is so much activity in the area, with the new Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital at the Kawana Health Precinct set to employ 3,500 people - it's an exciting project in a beautiful part of Queensland.
- What are the ingredients to being successful in your job?
Being consumer orientated is key. Strong communication skills, unwavering commitment and patience are just as important as being inquisitive, numerate and strategic.
- What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?
Creating communities and homes that people love to live in. At AVJennings, we are committed to our philosophy of creating fresh residential addresses that meet the individual needs of local communities and modern lifestyles.
Choosing a place to live is part of the great Australian dream. Our investment in innovative design, excellent land management practices, delivering outstanding community facilities and great living environments are our way of staying true to our goal of creating high-quality communities. It is great to be part of a dedicated team with values that align with the AVJennings brand.
- Where would you invest a spare $750,000?
AVJennings’ Elysium Noosa community at Noosa Heads, Queensland. The Noosa Heads property market is in the recovery cycle with sales prices and volume increasing. There are opportunities to purchase land and new homes in the Noosa Market for a fraction of the prices of being paid prior to the GFC. This represents the opportunity for capital gain as the market continues to improve and more buyers return to enjoy the lifestyle benefits of the Noosa region.
Elysium Noosa is one of the limited addresses where you can buy new land and homes with a Noosa Heads address. Elysium appeals to owner occupiers and investors alike as residents have access to their very own Rec Club with pool, tennis courts and residents lounge, plus its only 10mins to the restaurants of Hastings Street and Noosaville.
- Which football team do you support?
Wallabies. Queensland Reds, Socceroos, Central Coast Mariners.
- What’s your favourite app or techno gadget?
iPhone. Now extension of the arm. Nearmap software allows me to access aerial images changing over time.
- How do you use social media?
Limited to be honest. I am on LinkedIn but I rely on my social media savvy team in the social media arena.