Heading out of town, it is impossible to miss the construction. The town is expanding. Houses are rising to the east. Orleana Waters. These estates are changing the face of our market. Some people complain. "It is too busy," is the complaint. looking at the market, I see opportunity. Growth brings amenities. Demand drives value. Without growth we go backwards. Gawler is definitely not dying.
The developments provide options missing in the center. Contemporary homes. Low maintenance. For many families, this is the dream. They avoid fixing cracks. They seek open plan living. The goal is insulation. You get this in the new estates. And the prices is often affordable versus old houses. You can buy new affordably.
It is more than houses. See the retail. The transport. These projects build roads. The new connections helps us all. 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. 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. Good for kids. Near the station. It has lakes. Nice environment. Demand is high for the price point. You can get a good house with space for a good price. 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 while adding a new one. Sensible development. It keeps schools full without sprawling.
How The Town Is Adapting
People fear roads. "It will be a car park." It is a valid concern. The government are reacting. The new bypass has taken pressure off the main drag. You can bypass to get to the expressway. The superway links to the city. It works.
Retail is growing. Coles centre is busy. Big box retail is here. All services locally. Doctors are expanding to match the population. Colleges expand. More facilities. State schools improve. It is working.
Actually, development saves us. Other regions that don't grow lose doctors. Towns die. Gawler is safe due to expansion. Your equity is safe demand is high. Love the building. It is good.
Building vs. Buying Established
Is building better? The choice. Building gets you exactly what you want. 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. 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. Fences are up. You move in quickly. However, it is used. Renovate. Tax is full price. You get their kitchen. It needs work.
Your preference. Do you have time? Is modern key? Buy land. Do you want it now? Buy an old home. Both work. You can choose. That is great.
Investing In Gawler's Future
Future values? Growth. The fundamentals are strong. It is cheap vs the city. Commutable. The price difference will close. Gawler prices 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 is undervalued. It corrects. The growth improves all values. Holding a unit, you benefit.
So if you are thinking investing, act. Gawler is a safe bet. We have the population. The character. The growth. It is the perfect storm. Call Brad Smith. I know the builders. I help you where to buy. Grow your wealth here.
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