Gawler's Growth: New Estates And Developments

Cruising the outskirts, you see everywhere the cranes. We are booming. New estates are popping up in the south. Woodvale. These names are the new face of the region. Some locals hate it. "Too much traffic," they worry. But as a real estate agent gawler, I see value. People bring money. Development is good. If we stop building we go backwards. It is thriving.

These new estates provide options that heritage homes don't. Contemporary homes. Clean lines. For many families, this is exactly what they want. They avoid fixing cracks. They prefer open plan living. The goal is 6-star energy ratings. You get this in the new estates. And the prices is competitive versus old houses. You can buy new affordably.

It is more than houses. Check the roads. The transport. These projects build roads. Better access improves traffic. Parks in the new areas are amazing. They are public. If you stay in central Gawler, you win too. It brings life to our region.

The Expansion Of Orleana Waters And Springwood

Let's look at the big ones. Springwood in Gawler East. It is huge. It has shops. Great outlooks. It attracts money. Land sizes mix small terrace lots to huge lifestyle allotments. This mix creates a real community. Professionals buy there. It is essentially a new town.

Look at Evanston Gardens. Flat land. Perfect for first homes. Transport adjacent. Water features. It feels open. People like it for the price point. A 4 bedroom home on a decent block cheaply. Evanston South real estate is growing fast. City workers buy here because of the expressway.

Small subdivisions are everywhere. Splitting blocks. In Evanston. The big blocks are becoming two homes. Higher population. Keeps the character building at the back. Good planning. It keeps the population efficiently.

Roads, Shops And Services

The worry is always congestion. "Can the roads cope?." Fair point. But the council are working. The Gawler East Link Road fixed issues Murray Street. Go around if you need to. The superway connects us to Adelaide. It works.

Shops are expanding. The shopping centre is busy. The hardware store is local. All services nearby. Medical centres are opening to serve us. Colleges expand. More facilities. Gawler High is upgrading. We are managing.

Truthfully, the growth saves the town. Other regions that don't grow lose doctors. Towns die. We are strong because we grow. Property value goes up because people want to live here. Welcome the new. It is good.

The Pros And Cons Of New Builds

Buy new or old? The choice. Building your perfect design. Pick the colours. Duty is only on land. You get the grants if eligible. It is fun. However, it is slow. Long delays. Renting while building is hard. Variations. Driveways cost more. It costs more than the brochure.

Buying established is immediate. You see what you get. Landscaping exists. Curtains are there. Settlement is 30 days quickly. The catch is, it has wear. Fix things. You pay full duty. You inherit someone else's choices. You might hate the bathroom.

It depends on you. Are you patient? Do you want new? Go to Springwood. Do you want big trees? Buy in Willaston. Both make money. We have both. That is the benefit.

Where Prices Are Heading

What is the forecast? Rising. We are positioned well. We are affordable compared to Adelaide. But we are connected. This gap will close. Our market must go up. Inventory is low. Values rise.

The expensive land push up the bottom. If a new house costs $700k, then the old house the cheap one is undervalued. It rises. The growth improves all values. Holding a unit, you benefit.

So if you are thinking investing, go for it. It is solid. We have the population. The character. The new. The right mix. Call Brad Smith. I know the builders. I advise what to choose. Let's build your future locally.