Taking advantage of Growth Developments director Wim Van Der Pols’ local knowledge, their first foray was in Perth, the project which set the company on its current trajectory.

It’s a place they return to again and again with more than 150 blocks developed in the Perth township alone.

“Perth has been very good to us,” Wim said.

“It’s an affordable area and with its proximity to the airport and access to Hobart and the East Coast, it is a central location.”

“Access to the city is the same 24 hours a day as well, unlike other areas,” co-director Jason Sherriff added.

After the first Perth venture, the company turned its attention to Longford where a 44-lot subdivision was born.

St Leonards too provided early opportunities with a 15-lot, low-density housing project, another location which has tempted them back again.

Legana’s Kanamaluka Estate followed, offering buyers a unique lifestyle opportunity with 14 lots, some of which were waterfront, and larger allotments measuring up to 2.5 hectares in size – a true rural oasis with city convenience.

No cliches, just a versatile space with room to move.

The process of deciding on a vision for a particular project is a weighty undertaking as it sets the tone for the area.

So when it comes to selecting the sites and the types of development, several factors come into play. 

Council zoning, infrastructure availability and potential, the contour of the land and, of course, the initial purchase price all play a part in deciding exactly what a specific parcel of land will be transformed into.

Jason said the company was very conscious that a development would set the tone for the area and this influenced the vision.

“We put a lot of time into the layout and design,” he said.

“The initial plans are sent to our consultants and they decide where everything goes.”

Ultimately it’s about livability and cohesion according to Wim.

“We try to keep the lots at a reasonable size and maintain a build that is indicative of the environment.”