FOREST SPRINGS GLADSTONE investing in your future
BUILDING YOUR FUTURE COMMUNITY Forest Springs is setting a new standard in Gladstone living with its unrivalled location and beauty. Nestled along the banks of Police Creek, Forest Springs offers residents large, flat blocks built within a carefully considered, landscaped setting. Connecting the community to this spectacular environment, a network of walking trails conveniently links individual neighbourhoods. All paths lead to the new Woolworths Kirkwood a convenient meeting place for shopping, fuel and restaurants, and all within just minutes walk or drive. Built on a desire to give residents generous zones of landscaped open space for active play and peaceful relaxation, Forest Springs is a beautiful place where everybody wants to live. BANKSIA NEIGHBOURHOOD GREVILLEA NEIGHBOURHOOD 111 lots completed and sold 70 lots under construction Lots from 704m 2 to 757m 2 Lots from 600m 2 to 890m 2 Wide frontages from 18m 2 to 22m 2 Wide frontages from 18m 2 to 30m 2 High speed broadband Flat blocks High speed broadband Flat blocks Title registered Titles March 2013 FAST FACTS: 918 lots developed over 5 years 30 hectares of open space and parks High speed broadband to each home New Woolworths, specialty stores, restaurants and fuel at your doorstep Connected to everywhere in Gladstone by the new Kirkwood Rd and Dixon Drive A diverse range of lot sizes and frontages to suit all needs A master planned design with connected trails and beautifully landscaped open space zones Flat land is difficult to find in Gladstone. When you purchase a flat block it means faster, easier and less expensive home construction, with greater design flexibility.
A walker community in Gladstone Strong population growth is the key driver for a region to thrive and prosper. Forest Springs is an exciting new estate developed by Walker Corporation. As a leading developer of high quality master planned communities around Australia, and recognising the desirability of Gladstone, Walker understands the strong need to build outstanding residential communities in an area that has considerable growth and demand. As the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone attracts many new families each year, looking to enjoy its coastal lifestyle and friendly family atmosphere. Others looking toward a relaxed retirement choose Gladstone because it offers year-round beautiful weather and country hospitality, without sacrificing good shopping and entertainment. Underpinning the vibrancy and strength of Gladstone is its surging workforce which is part of Gladstone s journey to becoming the industrial hub for Australian s eastern seaboard. With 30 years of experience in all sectors of real estate development, Walker knows that the secret to a region s success and popularity is its people and, thanks to large commitments from numerous large scale employers, Gladstone is enjoying stronger population growth than most of Australia. Walker knows this makes for a smart investment. Gladstone population projections: Persons 140,000 120,000 100,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 0 LOW MEDIUM HIGH 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 Year ending 30 June 52% FAST FACTS: 48% 52% of the population is male and 48% female. That is the opposite of Australia s average, where 49.6% is male and 50.4% is female. Population in Gladstone 37 36 35 Gladstone Queensland Australia Average age * Office of Economic and Statistical research, Population and dwelling profile April 2012. * The Observer, Our population on the move. June 2011.
Gladstone Mt Larcom Rd Gladstone Gladstone Airport Gladstone Beneraby Rd South Trees Island Kirkwood Rd Glenlyon Rd Dawson Hwy FOREST SPRINGS 10km 20km Calliope Alumina refinery Tannum Sands WHERE GLADSTONE WANTS TO LIVE Forest Springs offers one of the best locations for a new estate in Gladstone. With the completion of the Dixon Drive link to Kirkwood Rd, Forest Springs has become an extension of the adjoining suburb of Telina, one of the most desirable neighbourhoods in Gladstone. Just a short drive to the airport, city centre, shopping and schools, Forest Springs offers more convenience and connection than any other estate. And for that famous Gladstone outdoors, you are only minutes from enjoying the best fishing and boating spots in the region. With the natural beauty of Police Creek at its border and a brand new Woolworths shopping centre at its Kirkwood Rd entry, Forest Springs offers more than any other new estate making it a place where everyone wants to live. This is good news for any investment property owner. And it is really in Gladstone not Calliope, not Tannum, not Benaraby. With its proximity to beautiful beaches, impressive landscape and good amenity, Gladstone demonstrates that the north of Queensland really is the place to be. A desirable location with superior amenity provides greater certainty of rental income, price growth and re-sale.
AN INVESTMENT YOU NEED TO MAKE Gladstone has experienced super strong growth in real estate rents and house prices, fuelled by an influx of new residents. With phenomenal growth in population, employment and infrastructure, Gladstone is a leader in desirable investment locations. Backed by ongoing investment research, demonstrating year on year growth, and population increase, plus a continued shortage in accommodation, Gladstone represents a real and exciting opportunity to make a return on your investment. In a recent release from the Australian Property Investor magazine identifying the Top 70 Rentgrow Hotspots, 14 suburbs within Gladstone were included in the top 35. Each of these suburbs was identified as having strong rental growth due to skyrocketing demand for housing that is driving growth in both sale and rental prices. In addition, in a NAB Quarterly Australian Residential Property Survey from June 2012, Gladstone remained the most popular town/city for capital growth for the seventh consecutive quarter. Fuelled by an influx of new residents working on the many infrastructure projects in Gladstone, housing will continue to be a highly desirable investment in this region. With more than $100 billion worth of projects either in construction or planned in the coming years, this is a city that is destined to reach its position as the industrial hub of the east coast. With major works including large scale LNG projects, ongoing expansion with the alumina refineries and significant works in the Western Basin Dredging and Disposal Project, Gladstone has a huge amount of current and forecasted work that will continue to see the region maintain its population and increase its wealth. Smart investors know... Even in a market where real estate investments are so positive, it is important to understand smart investment fundamentals still apply. Smart investors will always buy in estates offering: The best location The most amenity Convenient shopping Flat land for efficient design and building costs Greater certainty of rental income Higher rents The best opportunity for resale Developer quality and integrity FOREST SPRINGS Saving money is not making money! A smart investment is not always the cheapest investment. An asset is often cheap because it is in a less desirable location or has fewer amenities. This can mean lower price growth, greater risk of vacancy and more difficulty in re-selling.
an easy investment in Gladstone Ask Our Sales Team How You can even get help furnishing your home AND finding your tenant! The steps to buying: 1. HOLD Securing the block of land requires a $1,000 deposit which is refundable to you if you don t proceed. 2. SIGN LAND CONTRACTS Your obligation to buy the land will be subject to you receiving your loan approval. 3. OBTAIN LOAN APPROVAL Once this is obtained your purchase is unconditional. 4. 5% DEPOSIT This is payable upon the contract becoming unconditional. 5. SETTLEMENT The balance of your land purchase is payable once the construction is complete and the land titles are registered. Manchester The steps to building your home: Investing in Forest Springs is easy and flexible to your investment needs. Spry Beachview Parkville By selecting a Home and Land Package from one of our select builders, you can sit back and relax as most of the design decisions have already been made and will generally include everything you need for your smart investment. Or you can have complete control by selecting your lot and choosing your own builder and doing the design to specifically meet your requirements. You can choose one of our builders or any builder of your choice. Every part of the design and build process is completely up to you, which is fantastic if you have clear ideas of what you would like. 1. BUILD YOUR OWN OR CHOOSE A PRE-DESIGNED PACKAGE. 2. SIGN BUILDING CONTRACT Builder will usually require a deposit. 3. DESIGN PHASE The house will require approval of the design from both the land developer and the local council. 4. CONSTRUCTION Most builders require progress payments, usually at five stages: slab down, frame up, roof on, lock-up and practical completion. Your financial institution can arrange these payments for you. 5. COMPLETION Time to find a suitable tenant to occupy your new property investment. Talk to our sales team for assistance in finding the right tenant for you.
Disclaimer Walker does not provide advice on investments. All interested parties must rely on their own research before making any investment decision and should seek advice from a qualified financial planner or similar professional. The information contained within this document has been compiled from various sources to assist you in conducting your due diligence. Please ensure that you validate all information contained within this document. All sources for information within this property summary will be disclosed at your request. Walker will not accept responsibility for inaccurate information from external sources or third parties. As part of your due diligence, it is the purchaser s responsibility to seek a legal opinion of the contract and any additional terms or clauses. You must adhere to the terms, conditions and subject clauses contained within the contract of sale. Walker has made a number of assumptions when preparing this analysis these assumptions have a material impact on the financials and, therefore, should be assessed carefully by investors. Details regarding development specifics and inclusions are subject to change and you should refer to the sales contract for final details and conditions. 1 June 2012 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY: forestsprings.com.au COMMUNITY. CONVENIENCE. CONNECTION.