Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 1. What are the important dates? Ballot date – Proposed 17th June 2021 Construction commences – Early 2022 (subject to contract award and contractor availability) Forecast Settlement – mid-2023 Sunset Date – December 2024 2. How many apartments are available in total? There are 64 apartments in total, across 3 buildings. 1 Bed – 6 apartments 2 Bed – 33 apartments 3 Bed – 25 apartments 3. How high are the buildings? Building A – 4 storeys plus basement parking (nearest to the marina edge) Building B – 3 storeys plus basement parking Building C – 3 storeys plus basement parking 4. Is there street access for ground floor apartments? Yes, for the 7 north facing ground floor apartments that front onto Cormorant Way & Lapwing Avenue. 5. What are the allocated car spaces, visitors parking and storage cages? Allocated car spaces: 1 Bed – 1 Car Space 2 Bed – 1 Car Space 3 Bed – 2 Car Spaces A limited number of 2 bed apartments also have 2 allocated car spaces. There are 31 visitor parking spots and each apartment will have a storage cage in the basement.
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 6. How do we dispose of garbage? There is a garbage chute in each lobby. There will be dedicated chutes for both general and recycled waste. Household organics waste will need to be taken directly to the organics waste bins in the basement level. 7. Where are the letterboxes located? Letterboxes are located at the entry to all lobbies (externally). 8. What is the size of the floor tiles in the bathrooms? Typically all schemes use 300mm x 300mm floor tiles in bathrooms. General floor tiles in the apartments are either 300 x 600mm or 600 x 600mm, depending on the selected scheme. 9. Are the range hoods externally ducted? Yes. Rangehoods are ducted with filtered external exhaust reticulated through the façade of the balcony (a vent is located above the sliding doors facing the balcony). 10. Does the balcony tile colour change per colour scheme? Yes. 11. Are there any variations to the inclusions? There will be standard variation options that you must select within one month of exchange. Any requests that are not the standard selections will not be accepted. 12. Can I make variation changes? There will be allocated or standard variation options that you must select within one month of exchange. Any selections after this will not be accepted. Additionally, we will not be accepting any variation requests that deter from the standard.
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 13. Can I have timber flooring throughout the whole apartment (including bedrooms)? Yes, as a purchaser upgrade/variation. 14. Are the windows tinted? No. However all windows have high performance glazing. This will assist the apartment to retain heat during winter and insulate against higher temperatures during summer. 15. How is access to each apartment managed? Swipe access will allow residents to gain access to their level only. Swipe access is also granted to both basement level and the communal outdoor and pool areas. 16. Will investors have access to the facilities? No. If you are renting the apartment to a tenant, they will have access to the facilities, not the purchaser. 17. How do guests gain access? There are intercoms located at each street entrance lobby. Access via intercom will allow visitors to enter and travel to the level of the person they are visiting. There is a further intercom located at the entry to the basement car park allowing visitors to park in allocated visitor parking within the basement. 18. What are the rates? Refer to draft levies provided. Council Rates are typically $500 per quarter, to be confirmed. Water Rates are typically $200 per quarter, to be confirmed. 19. Is the water usage individually measured or shared between apartments? All hot water usage is individually metered.
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 20. Is the air conditioning unit owned by the owner or strata? Wires, ducts, and condensers are located on common property. However, the usage costs and individual lot air conditioning (meaning the fan coil unit which pumps the AC) is owned by the individual. The individual is obligated to maintain all AC plant that services their apartment. Communal AC is the responsibility of the body corporate. Please refer purchasers to clause 35 of the by-laws for further information. 21. How is each apartment insulated acoustically from each neighbour? Insulation is provided to each apartment on all common walls. Acoustic engineers have completed a noise impact assessment and all apartments are to comply with the recommendations for acoustic insulation. 22. What are the energy ratings? Frasers Property Australia are targeting 4-star green star and will also achieve the required NATHERS and BASIX requirements. 23. Is Airbnb allowed? Purchasers should be directed to short term accommodation legislation for controls. Refer also to the Contract of Sale & By-Laws for additional detail. 24. What are the ceiling heights? 2.7m typically. 3m to top floor apartments in Building A. 25. What is the basement garage entry height? 2.3m minimum. 26. Are there car washing facilities in the basement? Yes, car washing bay is available below Building C. 27. Are blinds included in apartments? Yes, manual only. Motorised blinds are available as a purchaser upgrade.
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 28. How will the balconies drain? Drainage outlets within each balcony with concealed pipework (cast into slab). 29. Are gas and water points provided to the balcony? Water yes. Gas no. 30. Are any of the apartments disabled-persons friendly? Adaptable: B002, B003, B103, B203, C003, C103 & C203 Liveable: B004, B104, B204, C004, C104 & C204 31. What are the internal dimensions of the elevator? 2.0m (depth) x 1.45m (width) x 2.4m (height) 32. Will there be street parking along the adjacent streets? Limited street parking is available in adjacent streets. 33. Are the balustrades to balconies glass? A mix of solid and glass. 34. What is the width of the induction cooktop? 82cm (5 burner) to 3 bed apartments. 60cm (4 burner) to 1 & 2 bed apartments. 35. Do all apartments have a bath? No, only those apartments where shown on the plans. See summary below. Building A • A002, A003, A004, A005, A006 • A102, A103, A104, A105, A106 • A202, A203, A204, A205, A206 • A302, A303, A304, A305, A306 Building B • B001, B005 • B101, B102 • B201, B202 Building C • C001, C002 • C101, C102 • C201, C202
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 28. How will the balconies drain? Drainage outlets within each balcony with concealed pipework (cast into slab). 29. Are gas and water points provided to the balcony? Water yes. Gas no. 30. Are any of the apartments disabled-persons friendly? Adaptable: B002, B003, B103, B203, C003, C103 & C203 Liveable: B004, B104, B204, C004, C104 & C204 31. What are the internal dimensions of the elevator? 2.0m (depth) x 1.45m (width) x 2.4m (height) 32. Will there be street parking along the adjacent streets? Limited street parking is available in adjacent streets. 33. Are the balustrades to balconies glass? A mix of solid and glass. 34. What is the width of the induction cooktop? 82cm (5 burner) to 3 bed apartments. 60cm (4 burner) to 1 & 2 bed apartments. 35. Do all apartments have a bath? No, only those apartments where shown on the plans. See summary below. Building A • A002, A003, A004, A005, A006 • A102, A103, A104, A105, A106 • A202, A203, A204, A205, A206 • A302, A303, A304, A305, A306 Building B • B001, B005 • B101, B102 • B201, B202 Building C • C001, C002 • C101, C102 • C201, C202
Ancora – Frequently Asked Questions 36. How is access to the building and each apartment managed, and what happens if I lose my swipe card? There is an access control system installed throughout the building, which requires residents to have a card to access (main building entry points, access to carpark, communal outdoor areas and lifts). Individual apartments have key locks as standard though purchasers can opt to purchase the smart door lock as an upgrade. If residents lose their swipe card they would need a neighbour to help get them to their level. They can contact building management for a spare also. 37. Do any of the apartments have a breakfast bar? No 38. Does the island bench have storage on the dining room side of the bench? Yes 39. Are there power points inside the shaving cabinets? Yes 40. For ground floor apartments, how do you enter the gate? Do you use your swipe card? Or how do you lock it? Gates are key lockable only, no swipe card access. 41. What are the internal door heights, including robes? 2.4m 42. What kind of doors are fitted to the robes? Swing doors with recessed finger pulls.