24 | G.J. Gardner Homes Tauranga DEVELOPMENT ‘Huge demand’ in BoP a challenge Karen Phelps Diversity of design and build options suitable for every stage of life is proving a successful recipe for clients of G.J. Gardner Homes Tauranga. Electrical Services www.cablerite.co.nz Teaming up with GJ Gardner Homes helping make your dreams become reality. to page 26 With the current housing supply-demand imbalance, G.J. Gardner Homes Tauranga’s enquiry is growing. “We are still experiencing a significant market imbalance whereby we are facing huge demand from buyers and significant challenges with supply of land.says G.J. Gardner Tauranga Franchise owner Shane McConnell. “With the Bay of Plenty being an attractive place to purchase, this has led to managing a list of qualified buyers wanting to secure their own house and land opportunity,” says Shane. “Our waitlist clients are the first port of call for G.J. Gardner before going to the open market with our house and land packages. But as people wait for land to become available the market is moving rapidly, so there are challenges.” He says in light of this, G.J. Gardner has been working hard with clients to come up with options to help them secure the right home for their needs and budget. “Diversity of design and build options suitable for every stage of life, whether it be stand alone homes, duplexes or terraced houses, is the key.’ “We work out what the client’s goal is first and work from there. For example it might be to simply get into the housing market so we find the right product to help them achieve that goal. They can later work towards their next housing goal. It’s about supporting them on their property journey.” He says that many people who might have initially thought they wanted a standalone home are now realising the benefits of smart design in a smaller footprint. “Aucklanders have been under significant pressure with lockdowns, which has really put the spotlight on where they want to live.” “The lock up and leave lifestyle is becoming increasingly popular as people lead busy lives.” Shane says that well thought out green spaces and facilities, walkways, cafes and reserves, such as those found within Golden Sands, are important factors for clients when making a purchasing decision and creating a real community feel. Shane predicts there will be a growing explosion of Aucklanders wanting to get out of the mega city and move to the Bay of Plenty. “ Aucklanders have been under significant pressure with lockdowns, which has really put the spotlight on where they want to live.”
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