Heading out of town, you can't help but notice the construction. The town is expanding. Houses are rising to the east. Springwood. These developments 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. Modern living. Low maintenance. For many families, this is the dream. They avoid old plumbing. They seek open plan living. They want 6-star energy ratings. You get this in the new estates. The entry point is competitive versus old houses. You can buy new within budget.
Infrastructure follows. Check the roads. The transport. These projects build roads. Better access improves traffic. Open spaces built by developers are fantastic. We all benefit. Even residing in an older home, you win too. It brings vibrancy to the council.
Looking At Our Major Developments
The major players. Springwood estate. It is huge. It has shops. It has views. It attracts money. Lots range small terrace lots big blocks. 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. This area is booming. Commuters love it fast exit.
Pocket developments are happening too. Two for one. In Gawler South. Old quarter acre blocks are being split. This increases density. Retains the front adding stock. This is smart growth. Supports local business without eating farm land.
Infrastructure Keeping Up With Growth
People fear traffic. "Traffic will be bad." It is a valid concern. Planners are reacting. The connector eased the load High Street. Skip the town easily. The Northern Expressway makes travel fast. It is seamless.
Business is coming. Gawler Green is thriving. Bunnings serves us. All needs locally. Health services are growing for the people. Classrooms are added. New buildings. Investment in schools. The town is coping.
In fact, expansion is a lifesaver. Small country towns without development lose shops. Banks close. We are secure thanks to new estates. Your house price is protected of this growth. So don't hate the cranes. It is your future.
Deciding Between Old And New
Should you build? It is the big question. A new home a custom home. You choose the tiles. You pay less stamp duty. First home owner grant for first buyers. A journey. But, it takes time. A year. Paying rent and mortgage strains the budget. Price increases. Landscaping is extra. It adds up.
An existing home is fast. Walk through it. Trees are grown. It is finished. You move in in a month. But, it is old. You might need to paint. Stamp duty is higher. You get their tiles. The kitchen might be old.
Your choice. Can you wait? Do you hate maintenance? Go to Springwood. Do you want it now? Buy an old home. Both work. We have both. That is the benefit.
Investing In Gawler's Future
Where are prices going? Up. We are positioned well. It is cheap vs the city. 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 rising tide improves all values. Holding a unit, you benefit.
So if you are thinking investing, act. It is solid. We have the population. The character. The new. The right mix. Call Brad Smith. I know the builders. I help you what to choose. Let's build your future locally.
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