PHOTO: Vera Arsic
💥 Melbourne’s boldest rental incentive just dropped — and it’s stirring up serious buzz. Global property giant Greystar is turning heads with a unique offer at their luxe Haiku Claremont build-to-rent apartments in South Yarra: if you fall in love (or friendship!) with a neighbour and want to move in together, they’ll waive the exit fee — a juicy $3000+ saving. 😲💸
🏡 Live Together, Save Together
Forget awkward flatmate ads or endless swiping — at Haiku Claremont, connection is part of the blueprint. Whether it’s a romantic partner or a newfound BFF, if you’ve both lived separately in the building for at least three months, pay your rent on time, and upgrade into a larger unit together (no downsizing allowed!), Greystar will cover the typical exit fee — usually four weeks’ rent, starting at $785/week.
Greystar’s Haiku Claremont build-to-rent complex in South Yarra comes with an unusual offer for some of its tenants.
❤️ “Find Love or a New Bestie — That’s a Bonus!”
Greystar Australia’s Managing Director, Matt Woodland, says the initiative is about more than saving cash. It’s about building community. With a rooftop bar, residents-only cinema, gym, yoga studio, and even book and pet clubs, Haiku Claremont aims to offer more than just a place to live — it’s a place to thrive. 🌇🍷📚
🧠 Expert Opinions Are Mixed
While some see it as a clever lifestyle perk, others — like relationship expert Dr Janet Hall — aren’t sold. “If you’re thinking about saving money when starting a relationship, that’s not love — that’s logistics,” she said, calling it “a little bit Married at First Sight.”
Meanwhile, Tenants Victoria warns that while it may be fun for some, affordability remains a pressing issue. “Most renters make housing decisions based on cost, not chemistry,” says acting CEO Cameron Bloye.
The rooftop bar has been tipped as a potential place for romance to blossom.
The most affordable homes in the building are studio apartments.
🏢 Luxury Rentals With a Social Twist
Despite being priced over the local median (from $785 for a studio to $1290 for two-bedroom apartments), units come fully furnished with utilities and Wi-Fi included, plus access to stunning shared spaces and a tight-knit, social atmosphere.
Private dining areas in the building can suit a crowd, or more intimate occasions.
Lounges can also provide a space to meet neighbours, with social or romantic intent.
🔗 More Than an Apartment — It’s a Lifestyle
Greystar, with over 935 high-end units in Melbourne and another 1624 on the way, believes that happy tenants stay longer — and maybe even fall in love along the way.
📅 The offer runs until October 2025, so if you’re renting solo and eyeing your cute neighbour… now might be the time to say hi. 👋😉
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU