Driving through Gawler today, you can't help but notice the construction. Gawler is growing. Houses are rising to the east. Orleana Waters. These estates are changing the face of the region. Some locals hate it. "We are losing the country feel," they say. looking at the market, I see progress. Expansion brings shops. Demand drives value. Without growth is dying. It is thriving.
New subdivisions offer something that heritage homes don't. New builds. Clean lines. For many families, this is perfect. They don't want fixing cracks. They prefer open plan living. The goal is 6-star energy ratings. You get this in a new build. The cost is attractive versus old houses. You can buy new affordably.
Infrastructure follows. Check the roads. Look at the connector road. These developments fund improvements. The new connections improves traffic. Open spaces in these estates are world-class. They are public. If you stay in central Gawler, you win too. It brings vibrancy to the community.
The Expansion Of Orleana Waters And Springwood
Let's look at the big ones. Springwood estate. It is massive. A planned village centre. The elevation. It is upmarket. The blocks vary small terrace lots big blocks. Diversity brings different people. It attracts retirees. It is becoming its own suburb.
Then there is Orleana Waters. Flat land. Great for families. Close to the train. It has lakes. Nice environment. People like it for the price point. You can get a good house on a decent block without breaking the bank. Evanston South real estate is growing fast. It is great for travel road access.
And smaller infill occur daily. Two for one. In Evanston. The big blocks are being split. This increases density. Retains the front adding stock. This is smart growth. Supports local business efficiently.
How The Town Is Adapting
The worry is always roads. "It will be a car park." It is a valid concern. Planners are building. The Gawler East Link Road fixed issues the main drag. You can bypass easily. The Northern Expressway makes travel fast. It flows.
Shops are expanding. Gawler Green is thriving. The hardware store is local. All services locally. Doctors are growing to serve us. Colleges expand. Trinity keeps growing. Investment in schools. We are managing.
Actually, development saves us. Other regions without development lose shops. Banks close. We are strong because we grow. Your equity goes up because people want to live here. Love the building. It is good.
The Pros And Cons Of New Builds
Buy new or old? It is the big question. A new home your perfect design. Select the layout. You pay less stamp duty. First home owner grant if you qualify. A journey. But, it takes time. A year. Double cost strains the budget. And costs can rise. Landscaping is extra. The finish price is higher.
An existing home is now. Touch it. Landscaping exists. It is finished. You move in quickly. The catch is, it has wear. You might need to paint. Stamp duty is higher. You get their tiles. The kitchen might be old.
Your preference. Do you have time? Is modern key? Buy land. Do you want character? Buy established. Both are good investments. Gawler offers both. That is the beauty.
The Future Outlook For Property Values
Where are prices going? Up. Gawler is in a sweet spot. Value is good relative to metro. Close. The arbitrage will shrink. Our market must go up. Demand is outstripping supply. This pushes prices up.
The new estates push up the bottom. Replacement cost is high, existing stock worth $500k looks like a bargain. It rises. The growth improves all values. Holding a mansion, you gain.
If you are considering building, act. It is solid. The lifestyle. The charm. The growth. The right mix. Ask advice. I know the builders. I advise what to choose. Invest in Gawler here.
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