Are there hidden costs to living at Lightsview?

We are looking at moving to Adelaide and wondering what Lightsview is like? There's lots of positive reviews about the public spaces/community spirit but on their Facebook page someone mentioned there are significant costs involved after buying into the area- can anyone fill me in on these?
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Hi, i have built 2 houses in lightsview and lived in one.

There are no 'hidden' costs in Lightsview. If you decide to build a home there you will be up for a one off charge of $4500. This cost is associated with the connection of recycled water. Recycled water is quite an exclusive thing and only done in a few suburbs. It is great because recycled water is basically free and is used for watering gardens, toilets and the laundry applainces hence; long term you save money. The supply charge is about $20 a quarter.
The only downside to this $4500 connection fee is the bank will not lend you the money for the connection so you may have to come up with a slightly larger deposit OR have your mortgage broker negotiate with the bank.

You will make money on the value of your home by building in lightsview and you will save a lot of money on stamp duty when purchasing land only.

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it is bit crowded but lots of nice man made lakes and new houses and structured and well planned area. modern. lots of family life. i only bought an investment property here. only thing there were some epa ( environmental clauses) but no hidden costs i know of.but then i didnt build.

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Stay away from this horrible place, do no waste any of your money here.
There's nothing positives here

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Can you please provide some details re this statement?

TerryC2 please elaborate..?! What a ridiculous comment. Lightsview has the best landscaping I've ever seen in an urban development, it's close to the city and the community vibe is amazing. I'd love to live there.

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