Driving through Gawler today, you can't help but notice the construction. The town is expanding. New estates are popping up in the south. Woodvale. These developments are changing the face of our market. Some locals hate it. "We are losing the country feel," is the complaint. from a property perspective, I see opportunity. Expansion brings shops. Growth keeps prices strong. Without growth we stagnate. Gawler is definitely not dying.
New subdivisions provide options that the old town cannot. New builds. Low maintenance. For young buyers, this is exactly what they want. They avoid fixing cracks. They seek two bathrooms. They want 6-star energy ratings. It is included in a new build. The cost is often affordable versus old houses. Packages start for a reasonable price.
It is more than houses. See the retail. The transport. These projects build roads. Gawler East link road helps us all. Parks built by developers are world-class. They are public. If you stay in an older home, it is a bonus. It brings life to our region.
Where The New Houses Are Being Built
Let's look at the big ones. Springwood in Gawler East. It is massive. Retail planned. The elevation. It attracts money. Lots range from cottage blocks to huge lifestyle allotments. This mix brings different people. Professionals buy there. It is becoming a new town.
Orleana in the south. Flat land. Good for kids. Transport adjacent. Wetlands. It feels open. Demand is high for the price point. A family home on a decent block for a good price. This area is booming. Commuters love it because of the expressway.
And smaller infill are happening too. Splitting blocks. In Willaston. The big blocks are being split. More people. But it saves the old house while adding a new one. This is smart growth. It keeps the population without sprawling.
Infrastructure Keeping Up With Growth
The concern is roads. "Traffic will be bad." True. The government are reacting. The connector eased the load the main drag. You can bypass if you need to. The superway links to the city. It is seamless.
Shops are expanding. Coles centre is busy. Big box retail serves us. All needs nearby. Doctors are opening to match the population. Schools are building. More facilities. State schools improve. The town is coping.
Truthfully, development saves us. Places further out that don't grow lose shops. Towns die. We are secure due to expansion. Your house price goes up of this growth. Love the building. It is your future.
Building vs. Buying Established
Is building better? The dilemma. Constructing your perfect design. You choose the tiles. Duty is only on land. You get the grants if you qualify. A journey. The downside is, you have to wait. 12 months. Paying rent and mortgage strains the budget. And costs can rise. Fences aren't included. It adds up.
An existing home is now. You see what you get. Landscaping exists. It is finished. Settlement is 30 days in a month. However, it has wear. You might need to paint. Tax is full price. You get their kitchen. You might hate the bathroom.
Your choice. Can you wait? Do you hate maintenance? Buy land. Do you want character? Buy in Willaston. Both work. We have both. That is great.
The Future Outlook For Property Values
Future values? Up. We are positioned well. Value is good compared to Adelaide. But we are connected. The arbitrage will narrow. Gawler prices will rise. More buyers than sellers. Growth happens.
High build costs lift the floor. If a new house costs $700k, the established home the cheap one is undervalued. So it goes up. The boom lifts all boats. Holding a mansion, you benefit.
So if you are thinking building, do it. Gawler is a safe bet. The lifestyle. The charm. The new. It is the perfect storm. Call Brad Smith. I know the estates. I help you what to choose. Grow your wealth locally.
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