Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Feb 07, 2016 5:23 am Hello people! I'm in a bit of a dilemma. In reference to my other post regarding having a high retainer wall at the back of my lot, i'm still tossed up as to whether to hold onto my lot or not. I like it being positioned close to the end of a cul-de-sac (not at the arc to avoid sweeping car lights) for its supposedly good advantages mainly being relatively quiet and helping promote good neighbourly relationships. However, because the lot falls on an elevated land (with the lot behind being quite a great deal higher), it has a high retainer wall at the back of the lot. Now, this being my first investment property, i was hoping to make it right. It's tough weighing out my options. I have had mixed reactions with regards to the retaining wall, and wanted to gather opinions on how useful the location of the lot might be in the future from an investment point of view i.e. are cul-de-sac properties still popular or have they lost their appeal? Your feedback will be greatly appreciated! Many thanks! Re: To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac? 2Feb 07, 2016 8:12 am I always prefer cul de sacs. Another advantage is that tenants with children will appreciate the much lower traffic danger. The Harder You Try - the Luckier You Get ! Web site http://www.anewhouse.com.au Informative, Amusing, and Opinionated Blog - Over 600 posts on all aspects of building a new house. Re: To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac? 3Feb 07, 2016 11:56 am We had a choice between a cul-de-sac and a corner block in the same estate. We ended up choosing the corner block because it was bigger (for the same price) and we could do more with it. The no-through traffic in the cut-de-sac would have been good but our street is pretty quiet anyway. Re: To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac? 5Feb 07, 2016 10:28 pm I grew up at the end of a cul-de-sac, loved it. It was very quiet, perfect for kids. Riding bikes, skateboards, playing street cricket & handball. Certainly promoted neighbourly relationships in our case. I'm best mates with a guy who lived 2 doors down (my parents are also very good friends with his parents), while my sister's best friend lived 2 doors down on the other side of the street. Though that was quite a few years ago, in a more neighbourly time. Re: To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac? 6Feb 08, 2016 2:35 pm In real estate circles , it the block is fairly flat, then end of Cul de sac is always pick of the crop if you can live with a more triangular shaped block. Better safety for kids and pets too. Light sweep can be blocked out with shrubs, surely? Re: To cul-de-sac or not to cul-de-sac? 7Feb 12, 2016 12:23 am Yeah, I'd also be on board with cul-de-sac-ing. A huge fan of mosaic mirrors made by the guys @ http://piaggi.co.uk/store The HIA contract, in the term & conditions section states that "Commencment" is deemed when the drainage is started or the piers are dug or the slab is formed up (incase… 2 6182 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair But if it is a ground level open pit, then it is not a charged system. No surprises there. The pipes have obviously been altered and there would be a reason for this.… 3 31284 I work with owner, he/she is my man on the ground and I instruct them when to visit the site and take photos and I have other tools in the bag. 4 15284 |