Sentinel has created Kinleaf, a dedicated property management brand for its Build to Rent apartment communities in Australia. The brand debuts with two fully leased Build to Rent properties in Subiaco (Perth), WA.
Kinleaf aims to provide Australians with a premium and sustainable rental experience. Each apartment community is designed for the modern Australian renter and is intended to offer a refined living experience focused on convenience, community and sustainability.
Kinleaf will be rolled out across existing and future communities in Sentinel’s Australian Build to Rent portfolio, which currently consists of 1,300 units under various stages of development and operation.
“The launch of Kinleaf marks the next stage of Sentinel’s growth in Australia. We’re proud to have been the first organisation to establish a purpose-built institutional Build to Rent community here in 2019 and introduce Australians to a new way of renting. Now, our focus is on continuing to grow a national portfolio of premium and well-located rental communities that deliver greater housing choices for more Australians and strong, long-term returns for investors. This will be enhanced by Kinleaf’s clearly defined and tailored offering.
“Kinleaf’s offering is grounded in providing a living experience that is focused on the renter, prioritises sustainability outcomes, and supports the creation of vibrant and engaged communities. Our experienced on-site management and maintenance teams, streamlined leasing process, and thoughtfully curated lifestyle and wellness amenities are just some of the ways we’re delivering an overall more refined rental experience.”
Michael Streicker, President, Sentinel Real Estate Corporation
Kinleaf will aim to deliver a high standard of living and service. This includes consistent, high-quality finishes and fixtures within each Kinleaf building, full energy-efficient appliance packages provided in all apartments, a wide variety of apartment floor plans to suit different renter needs, and a pet-friendly approach.
Each Kinleaf community will target a range of leading sustainability benchmarks for the Australian built environment, including carbon neutral certification, a minimum 5 Star Green Star rating, and a minimum 8-Star average NatHERS (Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme) rating.
Initiatives to increase the environmental performance of communities will include solar energy and rainwater reuse strategies, electric vehicle charging stations, the selection of high-quality and durable materials with certified low environmental impacts, and enhanced waste management strategies. A range of resident education initiatives will be facilitated by on-site management teams, with the aim of increasing understanding among residents of the green systems available to them in their buildings and encourage participation.
Opportunities for engagement and community-building will also be facilitated by the Kinleaf team, including the hosting of regular social events and activities for residents. Furthermore, Kinleaf communities are designed and operated to be more accessible to residents with different needs, both within and beyond the apartment walls.
In line with the launch of Kinleaf, Sentinel’s 172-apartment Build to Rent community in West Melbourne, named The Briscoe by Kinleaf, topped our last year. Sentinel’s operational Element 27 Build to Rent scheme in Subiaco, Perth that has achieved sustainability ratings will also see its name evolve to The Elements by Kinleaf later this year.
Sentinel has also acquired a 1.4-hectare site for development in Robina on the Gold Coast. Sentinel plans to deliver approximately 300 rental apartments on the site, which will also be developed and managed under the Kinleaf brand.
