Benefits of living in a masterplanned community

Building a new home involves more than just deciding whether to have three bedrooms or four, or if you want a double garage or a study. It is also about choosing where you want to live.

Col Dutton, Stockland General Manager for WA, said there were many benefits derived from building a new home in a masterplanned community, including the opportunity to lead a convenient lifestyle.

“However, choosing the right community is as important as choosing the right home,” said Mr Dutton.

“It is important to work out what you require for your lifestyle then look for a community that delivers everything you need.”

Mr Dutton said an advantage of choosing to build in a masterplanned community is that buyers have everything at their fingertips, with communities located close to established or planned schools, shops, public transport, employment hubs and recreational facilities.

“In addition, all Stockland communities are developed with their own outstanding facilities, including neighbourhood centres, parks and playgrounds,’’ he said.

Mr Dutton said Stockland worked closely with builder partners to deliver new home concepts and home and land packages that are both innovative in design and competitive on value.

Buyers can choose from land lots, home & land packages or townhomes and completed home projects which hasten the move in time for buyers.

Masterplanned communities are also designed to be more sustainable and self-sufficient than older, established suburbs, with an extensive range of walking and cycle paths connecting to facilities, therefore, helping to reduce the need for vehicles to be used within the community.

The new quality-built homes also offer a higher than average energy rating with the latest energy and water efficient appliances included to help reduce utility bills. Masterplanned communities also support lifestyle changes – allowing residents to move through the housing cycle without having to leave the area and their support networks.

Mr Dutton said another benefit of living in a masterplanned community is the opportunity for residents to get outdoors and be active in a beautifully landscaped park or open space.

“Our communities also offer free activities that encourage residents to live a healthy and active lifestyle,’’ he said.

“Stockland currently sponsors a free Live Life Get Active fitness program at its WA communities, offering residents free fitness classes 5 days a week for 40 weeks of the year.”

“We have also teamed up with the RSPCA to offer residents and their pooches free dog training sessions at all of our communities.”

Mr Dutton said purchasing a new home at a Stockland masterplanned community not only improved liveability, but also helped create a real sense of community spirit.

“We offer residents regular events, such as free movie nights or activities in the parks, which allow them to meet their neighbours and even make new friends,’’ he said.

Stockland has six active masterplanned residential communities in Perth’s southern and northern growth corridors.

The communities - Calleya at Banjup, Newhaven at Piara Waters, Sienna Wood at Hilbert, Amberton at Eglinton, Whiteman Edge at Brabham and Vale at Aveley- offer a wide range of lots and product for all different lifestyles and budgets. For a limited time, all lots are being offered with $10,000 off.

To find out more, visit a Stockland Sales and Information Centre at your chosen community, call 13 LAND (13 5263) or go to stockland.com.au/wasale.