Land Availability and How to Secure Your Slice of Mackay Paradise
If you are currently in the market to build a new home you will know that finding land is a very prominent issue. There is no doubt that we are experiencing a shortage of land availability across the Mackay District.
If you speak with land developers, they will tell you there is plenty on the horizon but the concern is people are looking for land that is available now and the reality is that supply versus demand is totally imbalanced.
Over the 2020 – 2022 period we saw a rapid increase in demand for land lots created by the housing grant boost from the Government. The demand for land increased tenfold over a short amount of time requiring developers to release land in quick succession in what would likely have been released over a longer period of time with little time to prepare for future requirement.
There are, however, a number of blocks still remaining around the Mackay District that are buildable. When you find a block that you believe might be suitable for you the key is to act quickly. Placing a block on hold until you can be sure it’s right for you is a great way to set yourself up for success. Once you’ve placed a block on hold get in touch with your builder to make sure it’s right for your or that your plan can be made to suit the block if necessary.
The number one thing we recommend to prospective clients is to chat with a local builder about the block before going through with the sale. Good local builders can offer advice on buildability in areas. Our incredible director, Adam, is known to look at specific blocks for prospective clients to ensure they’re purchasing a block that’s suitable to their needs.
When considering your home design just be aware that the blocks available might not suit exactly the size or shape that you are after. Being flexible with smaller changes to your design will make the processes of securing a block easier.
Beaconsfield Heights Estate have a great variety of blocks that would suit most home designs still available through their land sales team. We have built a number of homes within the area and most clients have provided great feedback about the area after having moved into the area. The estate has average sized blocks of around 700m2 with some even towards the 1000m2 mark. They’re also fairly consistently rectangular in shape which is great for most house designs.
Plantation Palms is another popular estate, within the district that has a new stage with some great sized blocks currently for sale. They are mostly rectangular or square in shape with an average size of around 700m2 with some ranging up to just over 900m2. Plantation Palms is another great family friendly estate with plenty of offerings for families to explore.
There are several other great estates around Mackay such as Kerrisdale Estate, and Shoal point Waters that have land coming online with a good variety of sizes and shapes within their lots.
We are also noticing a trend in rural Blocks at the moment. Ensuring that you do your homework thoroughly with these will set you up for a successful build. Rural blocks can tend to come with many additional expenses such as bushfire and steep land overlays, requirements for biocycles and adding power to the block. These can all add up fast so know what you are looking at before you hit the big red go button on any purchases you make rurally. Keep an eye out for more info on this one in an upcoming blog post.
To summarize, if you are considering building a new home in Mackay, it’s important to think about where you want to live and the type of lifestyle you are wanting to achieve in that environment. Before making the decision to buy a block you should consider the type of house you want to build, what budget you have and what plans you might have for the future of the block (think pool or shed). Most importantly, remember to act quickly when you see a great block available – it might just end up being the perfect block for you!
If you have any questions about block availabilities or building in general, please contact Esprit Constructions 0487903659 and we can help you put this all together.
