INCA Property Group Sets New Standard with Resilience Latent Defects Insurance at Ellis Residences, St Ives

INCA Property Group is redefining buyer protection in Sydney’s Upper North Shore by integrating Resilience Latent Defects Insurance (LDI) into its latest boutique development, Ellis Residences, in St Ives. This initiative positions Ellis Residences as one of the few projects in the Ku-ring-gai area to offer this advanced level of structural warranty.

Currently under construction by GOP Constructions, Ellis Residences comprises 18 meticulously designed three-bedroom apartments nestled in a serene cul-de-sac, just moments from St Ives Village.

LDI provides a 10-year, first-resort, strict liability policy covering structural elements, waterproofing, and core systems like electrical and plumbing. Unlike traditional strata bonds, LDI is developer-purchased and activated immediately upon completion, ensuring buyers are protected without the need for legal action.

Michael Downs, Development Manager at INCA, highlighted the company’s commitment to quality and buyer confidence:

“By the time we were planning Ellis, our builder was proactively asking for [LDI]. It gives them certainty, it gives us confidence—and ultimately, it protects the buyer in a way that traditional strata bonds can’t.”

Sales and Marketing Manager Mat Cassidy emphasized the value of LDI to buyers:

“Once [LDI] was explained, the value really hit home. There are monthly or even bi-monthly inspections by a third-party Technical Inspection Service. What the builder delivers isn’t just acceptable to the developer—it has to meet the insurer’s standards. That level of scrutiny benefits everyone.”

INCA plans to implement LDI across all future apartment projects, reinforcing its dedication to delivering superior homes that blend design excellence with an enviable lifestyle.

Completion is anticipated by September 2026.

For more information or to register your interest, visit www.ellisresidences.com.au or contact Matthew Bourn on 0416 108 909 or Andrew Egan on 0410 901 460.