Hi gang just looking for peoples opinions on trees.
My wife and I are looking at buying a block in an estate in the Adelaide Hills. We've found a block that has a large gum tree at the front of it and because of this the block is pretty well priced for its size and has had no interest in the 10 months that its been on the market.
Now we actually love the tree so are really keen to buy the block but was just keen to hear peoples experiences/opinions on big trees.
I've had a couple of arborists check out the tree and they have giving it the best health rating you possibly could (can never guarantee these things though) and the house would be built at least 10 metres back from the tree but understand but it can add to the cost of footings and of course the potential to drop limbs.
Everyone we talk to says either don't go near it or that they would 'accidentally' knock it down which we aren't keen on at all because the last thing we need is another tree cut down.
So if you've had experiences with large trees around your house I'd love to hear.
Will post pictures of the tree when I get a chance.
Cheers guys