subject: Housing Opportunities For Earthquake Affected Homeowners In Christchurch [print this page] A number of real estate developers have come into the arena, offering residential and commercial opportunities in the suburbs of Christchurch. One such real estate developer is John Hayson.
Hayson owns and manages H Investments NZ Limited and Silverstream Estates Limited, two development companies that have undertaken projects around the city. Previously, John was involved in under-performing shopping centres which involved redeveloping and transforming them into successful trading centres. The residential developments in which the two companies are actively involved include Styx Mill Estates and Silverstream Estates.
Styx Mill Estates is located 15 minutes North from the central city of Christchurch. Popular places like Clearwater Golf Resort, the Groynes Recreation Reserve and Willowbank Wildlife Park are also easily accessible from the estate. The community comprises of a Country Club that offers a number of fitness and recreational facilities including indoor swimming complex, sauna and spa, fully-equipped gymnasium and tennis courts. The recently opened Jagz caf is also a popular meeting place for the residents.
Silverstream Estates is also a popular development project just north of Christchurch City. It is popular because of the beauty of the land on which it is sited. People looking to buy a house or land at this estate also like its proximity to Christchurch. The beautiful stream running through the Estates enhances its appeal together with the riverside shops, restaurants and bars in kaiapoi district are also at a walking distance from Silverstream. Plenty of green reserves, playgrounds, cycling tracks, walkways and fitness activities are available to residents.
The rising cost of construction is also a concern for new homeowners. Insurance previously a major issue is now being addressed by Westpac, which is offering insurance cover and finance to homebuyers throughout Canterbury. So, people planning to buy a property in Silverstream can easily afford it with the help of Canterbury New Build Pac home cover. This insurance cover combines a Westpac home loan, transactional account, contract works and Home cover. The insurance cover is available to all the existing as well as new Westpac customers who are purchasing or constructing new residential builds anywhere in Canterbury. The contract cover is for a maximum period of 12 months and includes protection against all forms of natural disasters, such as earthquakes.
Gateway Estates in Darfield, New Zealand is another residential development project that is planned. Located on the outskirts of Christchurch, this project is also aimed at providing residential options to new buyers, especially those affected by the earthquakes.
