Living at Archibald by ALAND and Investing in Jasmine: Craig and Robyn’s Story
Buying a new home is a big decision. Buying an investment property is another. Doing both at the same time, while selling your existing home, could reasonably be described as ambitious.
What does it look like to upgrade your lifestyle while securing your financial future at the same time?
Craig and Robyn describe it a little differently.
“Coordinating the sale of our Marsden Park property while simultaneously settling on both our Archibald residence and Jasmine investment property was, in hindsight, a pretty ambitious move, maybe even a little crazy.”
And yet, what stands out in their experience isn’t stress. It’s confidence.
They purchased their home at Archibald by ALAND, later returned to invest in Jasmine at Schofield Gardens, and managed both settlements alongside the sale of their existing property. Now settled in and with their investment already leased, they sum it up simply:
“We love where we live, we’re confident in our investment, and we’re really pleased with both decisions.”
Life at Archibald by ALAND
Craig and Robyn purchased at Archibald by ALAND around three years ago, when they were ready for a lifestyle shift and a simpler day-to-day.
For many buyers considering apartment living in Gosford, the appeal is exactly this shift. Less maintenance, more lifestyle and everything close at hand.
Now living there, they love the things that shape everyday comfort most. “I think the apartment’s great. The kitchen is the best and the lounge, just the living areas,” Robyn says.
That ease extends beyond the apartment itself. “No maintenance, that’s what we love. No lawns, no gardens,” Craig adds. It’s a move away from constant upkeep and toward more time actually enjoying home.
What makes the lifestyle feel complete is how much is close at hand. “Everything around you, it’s all walking distance really,” they explain. “If we don’t feel like we need to leave the place, we don’t have to. There’s plenty of restaurants, bars, plenty of places for us to go.”
With Astra Rooftop Bar, Archie’s, and Paolo’s Pizzeria now open, alongside the arrival of the voco Gosford hotel, the precinct has come to life in a way that feels effortless for residents.
Weeks after moving in, the feeling still has not worn off. “We still look at each other and go, I don’t think the holiday is going to end.”
Returning to ALAND: When It Came Time to Invest
After buying their home at Archibald by ALAND, Craig and Robyn’s next step was always going to be an investment.
When the time came, they didn’t need to start the search from the beginning. They returned to what they already knew. “We wanted to get an investment property. We went back to ALAND and they had the Jasmine development down in Schofields,” Craig said.
For many buyers, a first purchase is about hope and expectation. A second purchase is about trust built through experience.
It comes down to whether the experience matched what was promised, and whether the confidence built the first time holds up when it matters again.
For Craig and Robyn, Jasmine at Schofield Gardens aligned with what they wanted next: a well-located investment in a growth area, delivered by a developer they already had experience with.
Jasmine at Schofield Gardens: Location, Convenience and Leasing Confidence
Craig and Robyn were clear about what mattered most when it came to an investment purchase: location, transport, and day-to-day convenience for future tenants.
“Jasmine’s perfectly located in Schofields. It’s close to the station, close to most of the transport and supermarkets.”
It is also one of the reasons Schofields investment properties continue to lease quickly. Access to transport, retail and daily amenity makes the location attractive to tenants looking for convenience.
For them, Jasmine at Schofield Gardens felt like a natural next step. It offered strong everyday fundamentals in a growth area, alongside the reassurance of buying with a developer they already had experience with.
That confidence was reinforced almost immediately after settlement.
“Literally a week after we settled, we had a tenant,” Craig says. Leasing within a week confirmed the strength of the location and the demand from renters looking for well connected homes in the area.
The tenant also requested a longer-term lease, which made the outcome even more reassuring.
“They wanted a longer-term lease. So that was even better. It was no worries really.”
Coordinating Two Settlements at Once
Coordinating one off-the-plan settlement is a major milestone. Craig and Robyn coordinated two, while also selling their family home in Marsden Park.
“Coordinating the sale of our Marsden Park property while simultaneously settling on both our Archibald residence and Jasmine investment property was, in hindsight, a pretty ambitious move, maybe even a little crazy.”
But what stayed with them most was not the complexity; it was the clarity and support they experienced throughout the process.
From the beginning, clear communication and steady follow-through helped keep everything on track. “The process was really smooth, and we felt supported the whole way,” Robyn said.
They also noticed the consistency across teams and departments, describing it as a defining part of the experience. “That kind of consistency across departments speaks volumes about the culture you’ve created at ALAND.”
Living Well, Investing Confidently
For Craig and Robyn, buying a new home and an investment property at the same time could have been stressful. Instead, with the right support around them, it felt straightforward.
At Archibald by ALAND, they’ve found a home that delivers everyday ease, from a well-designed apartment to walkable dining and amenity, without the upkeep of a traditional property. At Jasmine in Schofield Gardens, they’ve secured an investment that was leased within a week, in a location chosen for its transport links, convenience and strong fundamentals for long term growth.
For buyers exploring Gosford apartment living or investment opportunities in Sydney’s north west, their experience shows how lifestyle and long term value can work together.
Discover more about Archibald by ALAND and Jasmine at Schofield Gardens.