Cruising the outskirts, you can't help but notice the earthmovers. Gawler is growing. Land is being cleared everywhere. Springwood. These developments are the future of gawler real estate. Old locals grumble. "We are losing the country feel," they say. from a property perspective, I see opportunity. Growth brings amenities. Demand drives value. 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 insulation. It is included in the new estates. And the prices is often affordable compared to established homes. You can buy new affordably.
It is more than houses. See the retail. The new link road. The developers fund improvements. The new connections helps us all. Parks in the new areas are amazing. They are public. So even if you live in the old part of town, the growth helps you. It brings life to our region.
The Expansion Of Orleana Waters And Springwood
Let's look at the big ones. Springwood in Gawler East. A giant project. Retail planned. Great outlooks. It is upmarket. Land sizes mix from cottage blocks to huge lifestyle allotments. Variety avoids the cookie cutter. Families move in. It is turning into its own suburb.
Then there is Orleana Waters. Level blocks. Perfect for first homes. Near the station. It has lakes. Nice environment. People like it for the price point. You can get a good house with space cheaply. This area is booming. It is great for travel road access.
And smaller infill occur daily. Subdividing backyards. In Willaston. Traditional allotments are being split. This increases density. Retains the front adding stock. This is smart growth. It keeps schools full without sprawling.
How The Town Is Adapting
People fear traffic. "Traffic will be bad." It is a valid concern. Planners are reacting. The connector has taken pressure off High Street. You can bypass easily. The Northern Expressway makes travel fast. It is seamless.
Business is coming. Gawler Green is a hub. Bunnings serves us. All needs in town. Health services are growing for the people. Schools are building. New buildings. Investment in schools. The town is coping.
In fact, the growth saves the town. Places further out shrinking towns lose services. Schools merge. We are strong because we grow. Property value goes up because people want to live here. So don't hate the cranes. It is your future.
Building vs. Buying Established
Should you build? The dilemma. Constructing gets you exactly what you want. Pick the colours. Save on tax. Government money if eligible. It is exciting. However, you have to wait. Long delays. Double cost is hard. And costs can rise. Driveways cost more. It costs more than the brochure.
Old houses is now. You see what you get. The garden is done. Curtains are there. Settlement is 30 days quickly. However, 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? Build. Do you want character? 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. Growth happens.
The expensive land push up the bottom. If building is expensive, then the old house worth $500k looks like a bargain. It corrects. The growth lifts all boats. Holding a mansion, you gain.
If you are considering buying land, go for it. Good investment. The jobs. We have the history. And we have the future. The winning combination. Talk to me. I know the land. I can guide you the best spots. Invest in Gawler in Gawler.
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