Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 03, 2010 11:16 am Hi, I'm a first home buyer and very new to this so I'm sorry if my questions are silly. I've found a land that is affordable and is located in a nice residential area. However, the land is located at the end of a no-through road (a close) and with a small park right in front of it. In addition to that, there's a huge vacant area located on the right side of the land. So I imagine if I build a house there, it is going to be really dark at night and my house can also be seen as an easy target for thieves. So I'm now having a second thought and would really appreciate what you guys think of this? Do you think I'm over exaggerating here or should I just try to look for land with better position? Thank you. Re: house positioning 2Mar 03, 2010 11:53 am glockenspiel Hi, I'm a first home buyer and very new to this so I'm sorry if my questions are silly. I've found a land that is affordable and is located in a nice residential area. However, the land is located at the end of a no-through road (a close) and with a small park right in front of it. In addition to that, there's a huge vacant area located on the right side of the land. First, what's your first impression and feeling to the land? Do u like it, that's the main point ( cos u mentioned the price is affordable) If it's not a new subdivision and u already have some neighbours, try to talk to them. U can many valuable, geruine informations from them. If u can, try to visit the land at night times, on wkends maybe, and take some observations. For the park in front of it, are there some uplights among the trees? Any street lights nearby it? U really need to look into what is the huge vacant area for ? Any medium density dwellings/ new subdivison? I think ur council can help you with that. Also, what's on the left side of the land, a dwelling? So I'm now having a second thought and would really appreciate what you guys think of this? Do you think I'm over exaggerating here or should I just try to look for land with better position? Thank you. Re: house positioning 3Mar 03, 2010 11:57 am I'd prefer a quiet location without much consideration about thieves. There are plenty of lightning and security devices available on the market as well as home&contents insurance is something most of us have anyway. On the other hand - I wouldn't be interested to live in a suburb where burglary is common. I personally do not really see the common dilemma of trade-offs is that apparent in your situation. ... built a Promenade with Clarendon. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104 20-10-09 - excavation and piering completed ... 12-04-10 - Basins fixed. Connecting to the electrical grid 23-04-10 - PCI 07-05-10 - HANDOVER! Re: house positioning 4Mar 03, 2010 2:06 pm I grew up in a culdesac street when younger, and lived directly across the road from a very large park/reserve. I LOVED living there as a kid.. have great memories. It was so handy having a park across the road to play, to take the dog for a walk ... meet the boyfriend etc. Also, the beauty of a culdesac street is kids can play out the front without having to worry about screaming traffic, they can kick a footy, play hopscotch ... Crime is happening all over the place, it is something that we have to consider no matter where we are living. Unless this block is located in an actual high crime area, a culdesac and park can actually be a desireable location, especially if you have or plan to have children. My only concern would be if you had a walkway by the side of your house. As another posted suggested, there are good security measures you can take to help you feel safe. If you have a good feel for the area, and like the location go for it. It might pay to give your council a ring and find out what the future plans are for around that area, just in case it's been zoned for something other than reserve/park land. Great idea speaking to neighbors to get a feel for the place. Check out the houses close by .... are they family, rentals, elderly etc etc. Good luck. Re: house positioning 5Mar 03, 2010 3:39 pm Thank you everyone for the replies and insights, I really appreciate it. I tried to email the council but no reply yet. But I just found out from someone that the huge vacant land is a 'Agriculture and Food Technology Precinct' owned by a university and there's no plans for development in the near future. Not sure if it's a good or bad thing? I'm so distressed ETA: The land is located in this newly developed residential area which is quite safe. There are no neighbours to ask because lands around that are are still vacant/not titled yet. Will be titled in October. Re: house positioning 6Mar 03, 2010 4:57 pm well, if I know approximately where your land may be, then i am pretty sure you may be waking up one morning to the baas of sheep of moos of cows....... That vacant land is commonly used for research animals and get moved around from time to time. That may be a good thing, makes you feel like you're in the country, get your self a cattle dog and drive around in your very own massey ferguson tractor? but in all seriousness, i would look deeper into what's on the block. i.e. services, sewer, water, underground pipes, easements etc. these things first and foremost effect what you can and cannot do, then look into any estate guidelines, and although some may say these should be considered first coz it's the developers who act as god's among people, and what they say goes...... ok, i gotta chill. i hate developers, they have ways of getting under my nerves too. hope that helps Re: house positioning 7Mar 03, 2010 7:34 pm glockenspiel Hi, I'm a first home buyer and very new to this so I'm sorry if my questions are silly. I've found a land that is affordable and is located in a nice residential area. However, the land is located at the end of a no-through road (a close) and with a small park right in front of it. In addition to that, there's a huge vacant area located on the right side of the land. So I imagine if I build a house there, it is going to be really dark at night and my house can also be seen as an easy target for thieves. So I'm now having a second thought and would really appreciate what you guys think of this? Do you think I'm over exaggerating here or should I just try to look for land with better position? Thank you. My 2 cents worth. I'm thinking that since you have asked this question that you already have had second thoughts about it. Go with your gut feeling. I built next to a park with a brush fence on the same side of the park. It looked good and was in a nice quiet area. Nothing happened while we lived there but I did often think about what if someone set fire to the fence, what if there was a party in the park that got out of control and they started throwing things etc etc. I have to admit that I would not do it again. Good luck with your decision. PCI Done You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7035 How good is Simeon?! Always taking time to help others out! Wish we were building in NSW and could work together. Thanks for all that you do! 7 6577 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6895 |