Local knowledge pays dividends in the garden and at settlement

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WHEN it comes to putting down roots on Yorke Peninsula, a little local knowledge goes a long
way. Whether that means choosing the right plant for your garden
or the right conveyancer for your property transaction,
experts say the principle is the same.

Carolyn Smith, co-owner of Smith’s Garden Centre in Kadina, says new residents are often surprised by what will and won’t grow well in the region.

“Crepe myrtles thrive across Yorke Peninsula,” she says. “They come in many sizes and a range of colours, but you must choose the mildew-free varieties, otherwise they will struggle.”

She points to Geraldton wax as a cautionary example. “People love it because it is drought tolerant, but it needs sandy soil. Gardeners in Bute and parts of Alford could have success, but for other parts of the Yorke Peninsula, we advise people to plant them in pots to avoid disappointment.”

Anna Przibilla, Conveyancing Manager and Registered Conveyancer at Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers, says the same logic applies when choosing a conveyancer.

“There are things you only know from years of working in this specific region,” Mrs Przibilla says. 

“You learn which properties have unusual title histories, how each of our three local councils operates and how to plan around them, and the kinds of local details that tend to catch out firms working from Adelaide at a distance. 

“That kind of knowledge isn’t something you can look up. It comes from being here, doing this work, for a long time.”

Mildwaters Byrth principal Kylie Mildwaters says the gardening comparison resonates. 

“A good local conveyancer, like a good local gardener, knows what thrives here and what doesn’t,” Mrs Mildwaters says. “That experience is genuinely hard to replace.”

Mildwaters Byrth Lawyers & Conveyancers has offices in Kadina and Minlaton.