Mitch Pennington, of Adelaide, is one of many people who have built on Yorke Peninsula on the back of a Covid19 construction surge. Significant demand has caused trade and supply issues for local builders.
LOCAL builders are being pushed to their limits as the demand for new homes soars.
All of the peninsula’s councils have had increases in dwelling applications since the federal government’s Covid-19 stimulus measures.
A total of 120 dwelling approvals have been issued by Yorke Peninsula Council so far this year, up from 101 in 2021.
Approvals during the 2021-22 financial year increased by 48 from
2020-21 in the YPC area, while 67 dwellings have already been approved since July.
Country Living Homes, Moonta, sold 255 new homes across the state in 2021-22, up from 212 in 2020-21.
Owner Mark Ravenscroft said the SA building industry had remained busy following a surge during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Most builders would still have 12-plus months of work ahead of them,” Mr Ravenscroft said.
“Supply and trade issues have brought plenty of challenges, and lots of builders have been
affected.
“While the HomeBuilder (grant scheme) was good for generating work, it also stretched the supply capacity of the state.”
Mr Ravenscroft said he expected rising interest rates to affect the industry.
“Enquiry rates have already dropped off due to current rate rises,” he said.
“I think the industry will stay strong in the near future, but everything may start slowing down a bit when interest rates catch up.”
Adelaide’s Mitch Pennington
enjoyed watching his first Country Living Homes build completed in The Dunes, Port Hughes, earlier this year.
“It was always going to be a tough time to build with supply issues, but Country Living was really good at keeping me in the loop,” Mr Pennington said.
“There was a huge demand for building after Covid — I think lots of people decided to put their money into new homes and renovations instead of going overseas.
“Everything seems to have rolled on and created a big boom.”
“There was a huge demand for building after Covid — I think lots of people decided to put their money into new homes and renovations instead of going overseas.”
– Mitch Pennington, Adelaide
GOOD preparation is critical for backyard gardens to survive summer.
Caring for budding plants, helping pots stay cool, keeping the water flowing and protecting new plantings should all be top of the list when managing your garden.
YorKreation Garden Centre, Minlaton, co-owner Simon Collins said the incorporation of any type of screening plant was a good way to create shade this summer.
“Pea straw and sugar cane are great options for retaining moisture,” Mr Collins said.
“Some roses and ornamental plants are flowering a few weeks behind when they usually would due to the cooler spring this year.
“We’ve also had a range of colourful plants high in demand recently, such as petunias, salvias and kangaroo paws.”
Camelot Garden, Kadina, owner Helen Rodda said established trees have played a large part in ensuring they have enough shade.
“Once everything is established, it means less maintenance in the long run,” Mrs Rodda said.
“Mulch and pea straw really help to hold moisture and save on watering.
“I’ve also been using buckets of Sudden Impact pellets and Whoflungdung compost which are both really good at holding moisture and bringing nutrients to the garden.”
Mrs Rodda encouraged green thumbs in the early stages of establishing their garden to look for plants suited to the local area.
“Personally, I can’t afford to spend too much time on individual plants, but those with smaller gardens shouldn’t try to work on too larger areas at once,” she said.
“A good drenching of water at least once a week will make all the difference.”
Sharon Glazbrook, of Minlaton, recently cleared an area of her shrubland to plant low-growing natives.
“Native plants help everything look better year-round and bring the garden back to a natural state,” Mrs Glazbrook said.
“It’s important to make sure you’ve got lots of mulch down to conserve water evaporation.
“There are bits of my garden in regular view which I like to concentrate on because I just can’t afford to spend time on all of it.”
Mrs Glazbrook said she had been planting a range of flowers she expected would handle warm weather this summer.
“I recently planted dahlias, which I’m very fond of, and my buddleias are flowering at the moment which are good for bringing butterflies and other insects,” she said.
“I’m keen to have all different bugs living in my garden and don’t like to use pesticides.
“Everything is looking good at the moment with the late rain, which is not so good for farmers!”
HOMEOWNERS and businesses
will be supported by the federal government to convert from gas to electricity.
A $1.5 billion targeted bill relief fund was unveiled in the government’s Energy Price Relief Plan, which passed parliament.
“Every premier and chief minister signed up to the four key measures in this plan at National Cabinet on Friday, December 9,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
“The plan is a combination of immediate action but also future reform. It recognises the challenge of the here and now, as a result of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.
“We need to act now, though, to deal with this crisis, to keep Australians in work, to support families, but also to look to the mediumterm to make sure we do secure our energy future.
“And that is what we will be doing, making sure we get the cheapest and cleanest form of energy — renewable energy — to be able to power into the grid through the projects that we announced and will continue to announce around Rewiring the Nation.”
Bill relief will be jointly funded
by the state or territory and federal governments with households receiving income support to be the beneficiaries.
The plan also caps uncontracted gas prices at $12 a gigajoule for a year and installs a 12-month price ceiling of $125 per tonne on domestic coal in New South Wales and Queensland.
“The urgent action we are taking with the Energy Price Relief Plan will shield Australians from the worst impacts of price increases, delivering responsible and targeted relief to families, small businesses and manufacturers,” Mr Albanese said.
“The plan is responsible, targeted and temporary. It is designed to provide all Australians with a buffer in unprecedented times.
“The reality is, due to global circumstances and a decade of energy policy mismanagement, Australians will continue to still see high energy prices for some time.
“The average family would be $230 worse off next year if we do not take action with the Energy Price Relief Plan.”
Property Council of Australia chief executive Ken Morrison welcomed the financial support.
“It will hopefully make the journey of electrification easier and more cost effective for Australians, especially at a time when cost of living pressures are mounting,” he said.
“We have been working closely with the government to ensure energy efficiency and electrification is front of mind and welcome this initial step towards a more comprehensive set of measures to be delivered as part of the National Energy Performance Strategy.
“It is encouraging this package will focus on low-income households, renters, inhabitants of public and community housing, and apartment buildings, and we welcome the commitment for further work to support electrification of businesses.”
New research by the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council shows electrification is the least cost option to decarbonise Australia’s buildings and would save $49 billion between 2024 and 2050
compared to a business-as-usual approach including fossil gas and offsets.
“Australia’s residential and commercial buildings account for a quarter of Australia’s emissions and around half of Australia’s energy use,” Mr Morrison said.
“We will be able to cut emissions faster and more affordably than other solutions if we can make buildings far more energy efficient through electrification.”
3Pre-mix concrete 3100% Australian owned and made
FRESH on the market, this Moonta Bay home almost has it all, says Chris Wardle from Wardle Co Real Estate.
“From the moment you walk in the front door you will love this property, all the way from the large entrance hall to the outdoor living area,” Chris says.
“The home’s many features include three living areas, three bathrooms, 2.7 metre ceilings upstairs and down, rainwater plumbed to the home, ducted reverse-cycle air conditioning and plumbing to the fridge.
“Upstairs offers the master bedroom with a parents’ retreat, walk-in robe and an ensuite with double vanity and large shower.
“Bedrooms 2 and 3 have built-in robes, and there’s a three-way bathroom and a rumpus room.
“The ground level offers an entrance hall, study, guest bedroom with built-in robes, three-way bathroom, open kitchen/dining/family area with a walk-in pantry and dishwasher, plus a theatre room.
“Sliding doors open from the family room onto the alfresco area, which has a built-in kitchen, barbecue plumbed to the house gas, pull-down blinds and a heater for comfort in the cooler months.
“Other features include a fenced swimming pool with solar heating, its own Bali hut and a robot cleaner, 9.1 metre x 7.5m x 3m garage with access from the side street, an area alongside the garage to park a caravan, plus there’s a large double garage under the main roof.
“This property is truly one of the
best where everything has been thought of and is located in a quiet part of Moonta Bay.
“Private inspection by appointment only.”
ARE you looking to turn your property into an investment but still keep your relaxed lifestyle?
Listing your property with Country Getaways Holiday Rentals will allow you to do just that.
Country Getaways is a high profile and highly respected local business, operating in the region for more than 25 years.
“You can double the income compared with having a permanent tenant if you use it as a holiday rental,” owner Helly Easther-Smith said.
“Not only that, but you retain the ability to use the property yourself when you want to.”
Country Getaways offers accommodation options from Port Broughton all the way down to Foul Bay, and can find anyone a property for small family getaways to groups of more than 10.
Not only is it the place to look when booking a stay, it’s an ideal opportunity for homeowners to make their investment work for them and be in control of their availability for personal use and hire.
“We offer local knowledge and contacts, approved suppliers, monthly financial statements for owners, access to a tailored owner portal and a dedicat-
ed local team to look after the property as it if was ours,” Helly said.
Country Getaways manages more than 230 holiday homes across Yorke Peninsula and Adelaide and are strong believers and supporters of all things local.
“We partner with local suppliers across Yorke Peninsula to provide optional add-ons to stays with linen hire available in some regions – all guests need to bring is themselves and their belongings,” Helly said.
“All our accommodation is professionally cleaned, with all cleaners having COVID training.
“By booking local and booking direct through Country Getaways Holiday Rentals, you know money is staying within the local community and not supporting the overseas giants.
“Our comprehensive website allows guests to book and pay 24/7 in real time.
“You save online booking fees by booking directly with an SA business and the money you do spend stays locally.”
Country Getaways offers no-obligation inspections for potential homeowners.
To find out more about how Country Getaways Holiday Rentals can get your property to work for you, call 8832 2623 or email bookings@countrygetaways .com.au to request an owner’s information kit.
MOONTA BAY 5 Learmond Court
ULTIMATE SEASIDE RESORT-STYLE LIVING
From the moment you step inside this beautiful family seaside residence you will know this is the one. Here is an outstanding opportunity to secure a spacious well-equipped home with all the creature comforts you will ever desire and with a enviable lifestyle of living convenience.
Price Guide: $1,195,000
Open Inspection: check website or contact agent harcourts.com.au
Situated
PROMINENTLY situated on an exceptional double allotment, this unique residence is set in the heart of Yorketown.
“The lovingly maintained home and garden have fantastic features sure to appeal,” Harris Real Estate’s Lana Bennett says.
“Jarrah floorboards, open fireplaces and stained glass windows create a sense of character and calm, and the functional and versatile floor plan caters for the whole family.
“On offer are a galley style kitchen and adjacent dining area, four bedrooms, formal lounge and two bathrooms.
“Equipped with evaporative cooling, rainwater plumbed to the residence, solar plus further reverse-cycle air conditioning — all the features for modern living — this home will be a foundation for many memories in years to come.
“Outside, there’s ample shedding, including a carport and garages, all set on a 1273 square metre allotment.
“Your inspection is recommended.”
$49.95sqm plus
BLACK POINT
Lot 5 Harvey Crescent
Onsite auction from 11am, Saturday, January 7
Agent Ray White Yorke Peninsula RLA228054
Phone Scott Bockmann 0427 519 628
A RARE offering, this absolute beachfront property is situated in one of the most prestigious beachside locations in South Australia, according to Ray White sales consultant Scott Bockmann.
“This modest shack comprises basic accommodation facilities with minor shedding and is on a Crown lease with an annually renewed Licence to Occupy,” Scott says.
“The title measures approximately 698 square metres, allowing you to build your new home in this
dream location or, if you prefer, make repairs to the foundations and renovate the shack to enjoy it as the current owners have for more than 70 years.
“Mains water and power, as well as a common effluent septic system are all in place and the property is being sold as walk in, walk out including two boat moorings.
“Black Point is one of SA’s most sought after locations and is a short five-minute drive to Pine Point to stock up on the necessities.”
BARUNGA by the Sea is a beautifully landscaped, pet friendly retirement village for over 55s at Port Broughton.
The village provides a variety of architecturally designed two and three bedroom, solid brick homes.
It has a vibrant community centre equipped with a gym, indoor heated swimming pool and spa, library, pool table and function room.
The centre also has outside, semiundercover boat and caravan storage available.
Residents say friendship, security, less worry about household maintenance and more time to enjoy hobbies are just some of the reasons they choose to make Barunga by the Sea their home.
Each home, decorated in neutral tones, offers a blank canvas to make it your own and features lowmaintenance gardens, a spacious outdoor entertaining area, and offers a single or double car garage.
The homes were designed to reflect a country lifestyle by offering more space between you and your neighbours to allow greater privacy.
Barunga by the Sea is located in the tranquil seaside town of Port
Broughton, 175 kilometres north of Adelaide.
The town offers services for your ageing needs — the local ambulance service, helipad, hospital, residential aged care home and medical clinic are centrally located, providing locals with immediate access to medical services and emergency care should the need arise.
By choosing to live at Barunga by the Sea, you will gain priority access to Barunga Village’s community and residential care services if required.
Port Broughton has great fishing, boat launching facilities, a community library, R-12 school, churches, sporting facilities, shops, cafes, caravan parks and a range of accommodation.
Wake up to the smell of the sea and the sound of seagulls, enjoy boating, fishing and beach walks and get involved in a small country town that really is a community — with active service, sporting clubs and social groups that will welcome you with open arms.
Learn more about Barunga by the Sea, visit barungavillage.com.au or contact retirement manager Jodie Webb on (08) 8635 0528 or retire ment@barungavillage.com.au.
IT’S been a big year for Harris Real Estate on southern Yorke Peninsula.
The company opened its Stansbury office in July while agent Lana Bennett claimed the company’s number 1 solo salesperson across South Australia title.
“Launching Harris on SYP has been nothing but amazing,” Lana said.
“We have brought innovation, stateof-the-art marketing to the area and clients have loved seeing the brand grow.
“Having many of my clients based in Adelaide, it works great with our other offices as it can streamline the transaction and process for many.
“Now that I have a base in Stansbury it’s a great place to meet clients and promote the Harris brand even further.
“As a local agent I can offer personalised advice and local knowledge.
“Having lived my whole life on southern Yorke Peninsula I have seen its growth and love being a part of showcasing what we can offer.”
Yorke Peninsula witnessed some very extraordinary results in the property market during 2022, Lana said.
“The demand for beachside properties continues to soar on YP,” she said.
“My average days on market is 37, with an average sale price of $424,000; the highest sale price achieved was $1,630,000.
“Yorke Peninsula offers such a relaxed and casual lifestyle, it’s my home.
“It’s an amazing place to bring up family in a safe and inclusive environment offering them all the simple things in life, I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
Lana said the holiday season is a great time to start preparing for sale.
“We are expecting a seasonal uplift in buyers as we come into the warmer months too, meaning there is ample opportunity to maximise a property sale,” she said.
“I love selling real estate.
“Having the privilege of being part of people’s journeys is what it’s about for me.
“Helping people get where they need to be is what means the most but the beauty is you build lifelong relationships along the way.”
To find out how Harris can help you, call Lana on 0417 660 947.
FIGURES from the Real Estate Institute of Australia show housing affordability declined over the September quarter.
The REIA Housing Affordability Report revealed the proportion of income required to meet the average loan repayment increased to 42.2 per cent, up 3.8 percentage points.
“Rental affordability declined less than housing affordability with the proportion of income required to meet median rent increasing by 0.1 percentage points to 23.0 per cent,” REIA president Hayden Groves said.
“Rental affordability improved in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, remained stable in South Australia and Western Australia, but declined in all other states and territories.”
Mr Groves said the number of first home buyers decreased to 26,343, a decrease of 9.6 per cent during the quarter and a decrease of 30.3 per cent compared to the September quarter 2021.
First home buyers now make up 30.9 per cent of owner occupier dwelling commitments, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points over the quarter and 4.2 percentage points over the year.
LOT 5, 308 MARTIN TCE, KADINA $138,000
This is a unique Rural Living offering. Unlike the standard rectangle shape allotment with narrow frontage this is a triangle shape giving you a better option to build. The power and power box has now been connected. The road frontage is 137.1m with eastern views to the hummocks. Totalling 1 hectare (2½ acres) this parcel offers a real point of difference with rural views. No time limit to build or land management agreements.
Neville Hibbard 0427 187 450 – RLA 110
YP AG and NR AG are well known for their expertise in agronomy and supply of quality farm inputs on Yorke Peninsula and in the Mid North, but they service the local townships just as well.
“We have an extensive range of products in the store,” a spokesperson said.
“These include best-selling Yeti products, gardening/outdoor products, a wide range of poly pipe and water fittings, fencing equipment, rainwater tanks, Onga/Pentair pumps, laundry detergents, dog and cat food, boots and safety wear.
“We have a large client base from within the townships, but many people believe we just service the farmers!”
Householders looking to spray weeds in their garden, or spiders under their pergola, and hobby farmers who have piping and fencing requirements are just as welcome at their local YP AG and NR AG store.
“For the people on rural living
blocks of land, we can arrange Pioneer rural tanks, Bushmans rainwater tanks, fencing, animal shelters and portable stockyards to name a few things,” the spokesperson said.
“We stock a large range of rodent control products from traps to bait.
“Popular items that walk out the door include insect control products like Cislin, pet feeders and waterers, and everyday pet foods.
“We are all local people and are very community minded, sponsoring many local sporting clubs, local charities, and many other organisations.
“YP AG and NR AG at Jamestown are lucky to have a great rapport with our local town customers, and we look forward to continuing this into the future.”
For all your needs from pet products, to rainwater tanks to fencing, call YP AG Kadina 8821 4433, YP AG
Maitland 8832 2812, YP AG
Curramulka 8854 2041, YP AG
Yorketown 8852 1636, or NR AG Jamestown 8664 1907.
WARDLE Co Real Estate is delighted to present Paradean South to the market for sale by auction.
The adjoining land, known as Paradean North, is also available to lease via expressions of interest following the auction.
The properties are located 10 kilometres south of Maitland in the heart of Yorke Peninsula, which is a well
renowned cropping district due to the highly productive soil types and temperate climate, equally assisted by the reliable 500mm rainfall average.
Paradean South is being offered for sale by auction as a whole or two contingent lots.
The property as a whole comprises about 630 arable acres/255 hectares and is improved with an open front implement shed and fenced into three paddocks.
“A feature of these properties is the
AUCTION... Paradean South will be auctioned at the Maitland football clubrooms next year.
flat easy working nature and productive soil types which are well suited to the reliable rainfall and mild climate on YP,” Wardle Co selling agent Tony Clark said. “Rarely does an opportunity present to acquire a substantial holding in the heart of YP.”
Paradean North is being offered for lease by expressions of interest and comprises an arable area of 386 acres/156ha.
The property has mains water
connected and is fenced into three main paddocks.
The three-year lease will commence on March 1.
The land has been farmed using modern farming practices on a three-year rotation with lentils used as the break crop in recent years.
The farm has an excellent fertiliser history and is ready for the successful purchaser and lessee to capitalise on the wonderful opportunity that
LEASE POTENTIAL... Expressions of interest are being sought for the Paradean North land.
this sale and lease presents.
Paradean South is being offered for sale by auction at the Maitland football clubrooms at 3pm, Friday, January 20. Expressions of interest for the lease of Paradean North close at noon, Monday, January 23. For further details, contact selling agents Tony Clark 0427 363 161 or James Wardle 0407 362 105. An Information Memorandum is available upon request.
Paradean South is a rare opportunity presented to the open market to purchase a productive farming parcel in the tightly held and well renowned farming district known as the Yorke Valley in the heart of the Yorke Peninsula. Located 10 kilometres south of Maitland with excellent access to local grain terminals. The property is being offered as a whole or 2 contingent Lots.
• Total land size 634.3 cres/256.8 a*
• Arable land 630 cres/255.3 a*
• Lot 1 – 236 cres /95.71 a (234 acres arable*)
• Lot 2 – 397.9 cres /161.1 a (396 acres arable*)
• Healthy brown sandy loam soils
• Average annual rainfall 500mm*
• Flat easy working land fenced into 3 paddocks
• Improved with a 12m x 30m* open front implement shed
• SA ater connected to Lot 1
For Sale by Auction
3pm Friday 20th January 2022
Maitland Football Clubrooms
Settlement 1st March 2023
Deposit 5%
Inspections by appointment only
Tony Clark 0427 363 161
James Wardle 0407 362 105
Information Memorandum available upon request.
*Denotes Approximate
A rare opportunity presented to the open market to lease a productive farming parcel in the tightly held and well renowned farming district known as the Yorke Valley in the heart of the Yorke Peninsula. ‘Paradean North’ is located 10 kilometres south of Maitland with excellent access to local grain terminals.
• Arable land 386.8 cres/156.5 ectares*
• Healthy brown sandy loam soils
• Average annual rainfall 500mm*
• Flat easy working land fenced into 3 paddocks
• SA ater connected
For Lease
y Expressions of Interest ue 12pm Monday 23rd January 2022
Commencing 1st March 2023
Term
3 years
The improvements are excluded from the lease
Inspections by appointment only
Tony Clark 0427 363 161
James Wardle 0407 362 105
Information Memorandum available upon request.
*Denotes Approximate