The Jape Group of Companies was founded by Mr Jape Kong Su in Darwin, Northern Territory in 1976 and is family owned.

From the success of commercial property projects in the Darwin city centre in the 1980's the Jape Group prospered and progressed to the development of the Homemaker Village in 1989.

Situated on over 63,000sqm of land in a prime location central to the CBD and Darwin's northern suburbs, the Homemaker Village today is a shopping destination accommodating a synergy of businesses. Specialty outlets through to large national retailers provide visitors to the centre all manner of goods and services in keeping with the outdoors and lifestyle of the Top End.

With Stage 5 having been completed in 2005 there are now 2 stages of the Homemaker Village Master Plan remaining for development. It is expected these stages will be completed in 2009.

Since its conception the Jape Group of Companies has experienced solid growth. In addition to the achievements of its property development section as evident in the success of the Homemaker Village; the Group also boasts business interests in the import and wholesale of furniture throughout Australia; and retail of furniture for the domestic and commercial markets in the Northern Territory. In Timor Leste one branch of the family maintains a diverse range of interests including a department store, warehouses, offices and rental accommodation.

With an established history in successful commercial property development the Jape Group is now broadening its horizons. Previously focusing on the development of commercial retail space, specialist consultants have now been engaged to facilitate a push by the Jape Group into residential and tourist accommodation market through resort and lifestyle villages.

PHILOSOPHY

"To strive for excellence and achieve excellence in all that we undertake"

VALUES AND ETHICS

Like any family, organisation or corporate structure our ability to survive depends on teamwork and consequently we work as a team at all times. Team work to achieve its maximum potential must come with harmony in the workplace. This is only achieved through the mutual respect and understanding of the wants and needs of management and staff at all levels. We believe in honesty and integrity and we apply this in our workplace extending it to staff and customers alike.

Excellence in service, product quality and knowledge, the desire to achieve and the spirit of co-operation are the very essence of our lifeline and this philosophy is the fundamental core of the culture of the Jape Group.