all pooh goes to pooh heaven just like socks
but back to topic i still love your block and the views are awesome. just think of the views from the second story .
Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 41Jan 17, 2013 7:20 am all pooh goes to pooh heaven just like socks but back to topic i still love your block and the views are awesome. just think of the views from the second story . Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 42Jan 17, 2013 7:34 am We DO have a sewerage inspection opening in our backyard and it didn't turn us off buying our block. Just have to be careful how we landscape around it. Yes, it is very well sealed. So well sealed that when we had water ingress problems from the land out the back (now fixed thank goodness) the water used to sit on the top of the lid as well as on the land surrounding it. No pooey smells for us Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 45Jan 17, 2013 7:40 am Has anyone thought that it may not be the sewer, but the property's underground power pit as it lines up with the access pit on the verge? (being an u’g powered development)..... ----------------------------------------------- http://pab34newdigs.blogspot.com.au/ ----------------------------------------------- Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 46Jan 17, 2013 7:40 am Jodge, Yes boss ( whip cracking in background), I am all over that..,. Soil class h, 600mm of fill on top then straight into natural Setback min. Is 5.5m Found out titles aren't due till December Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 47Jan 17, 2013 7:43 am Pab34, It is an storm water inspection cover , I don't see this being a deal breaker in any shape or form? Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. George Carlin Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 48Jan 17, 2013 7:47 am I think the discussion has well and truly confirmed that each to their own and you can never judge too soon. Storm water pipe sounds A-Ok and no doubt the spectacular views more than compensate. We have living upstairs and love it! Not just for the views which was the original intent, but for the unexpected breezes too (provided cross ventilation design considered). So we have to wait till December till you can even touch the site?! SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 49Jan 17, 2013 7:51 am Yes sunshineT, It's a bit disappointing, this the 5th time it has been delayed, I guess it gives me more time to establish what I (and Jodge) really want! Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. George Carlin Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 50Jan 17, 2013 7:53 am I am having trouble viewing the site pics. Any chance you can post the photo via IMG button rather that just the link? SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 51Jan 17, 2013 12:52 pm surfprado Haha.... This is the lid for the storm water drain, incase maintenance needs to be performed. You don't like my block.... Good for you ... I like it hence I bought it. I seen the potential but I guess others don't. If a storm water drain puts you off... Wow.... I would like to yours.... They're pretty common these days lol Eeewww! mistake but if he's happy, I just hope someone pointed that out to him before he bought. Having a storm water maintenance drain at the front of your property definitely lowers the value of your land and appeal. You may see potential but I don't see how you wouldn't be able to see potential on other blocks without it and also have better resale appeal. My block is a knock down rebuild of over 1000Sqm with no storm water or sewer drains. No drains running through the property at all. Not sure how you can say that they are pretty common these days there isn't like every block has a storm water pit on it. Sure there are storm water drains in a community but definitely not as if you see it on every block not as common as you make out. If you like the area I would have bought the block next to similar. That said like I have said previously it's not up to me to determine his happiness and if he's happy then so be it, that's all that matters. If he really got a very very good price on the block as opposed to others around it then I suppose that maybe the tipping point. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 52Jan 17, 2013 12:54 pm 1rocky love your block and those views are awesome . no worries about the storm drain ( i did not even notice) i have our old house up for sale at the moment and it has the storm water drain outside and nobody asks about it and it has not lowered price i have subscribed to your thread as am looking forward to seeing how your build goes and more of the view love it. also love the design of the living upstairs the verandah and ocean breezes wow No one has asked as they more than likely already noticed and those who have come by (driving past as a visual inspection prior to entry) prolly lost interest in the property after noticing it. You can't not notice a storm water drain unless your a novice to the market. I had a property on the market and at least 50% of potential buyers asked if there is any storm water pipes running through the property and asked to see the plot plans. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 53Jan 17, 2013 2:06 pm PHunter let me clear something up.... It is a storm water cover NOT a sewer..got it? They are pretty common, take a walk up the street, you'll see one every 50-100m. Are you trying to say that every house that has one of these on the nature strip "significantly decreases the properties value?" When i bought that block, yes i obviously knew it was there, but also i knew there were sweeping ocean views, great solar orientation,500m from the Great Ocean Road,great fishing beaches, boat ramp 1m away and only 2km to a world renowned surf beach. If a little storm water drain would stop you from making a decision like that...well...thats your loss. But you are DEFINITELY wrong to say it is will "significantly decrease property value" Thats one of the funniest things ive heard in a while I welcome all constructive criticism, but if youve come here to stir the pot, post you "comments" elsewhere As far as im concerned, i have a little less lawn to mow out the front Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience. George Carlin Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 54Jan 17, 2013 4:06 pm surfprado Catjim, How big is your inspection cover? Certainly not nearly as big as the one in the pic on the nature strip? It's pretty big. I'd say around 800 - 900 round. We plan on putting a garden over it so it will be covered with mulch. PHunter, there are far worse things than having a storm water cover in your naturestrip. In our street of seven houses there are five of them. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 55Jan 17, 2013 4:15 pm catjim PHunter, there are far worse things than having a storm water cover in your naturestrip. In our street of seven houses there are five of them. well it also depends on where the pipes go and what you can do. Lets hope for the OP that its just at most an inspection pit and he has no storm water pipes running through the middle of his property. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 56Jan 17, 2013 4:40 pm surfprado As far as im concerned, i have a little less lawn to mow out the front Not everyone cares as much about pits as others. I have a storm water drain running through my property and as long as you know about it and don't dig a swimming pool there it is fine. Now can we get back to the more interesting conversation about house plans. SunshineT's Build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=34585 Designs start: 4/12/09 DA: 5/7/11 Demo: 22/12/11 Slab: 24/2/12 Keys: 31/8/12 Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 57Jan 17, 2013 4:41 pm I have engineering drawings of the estate, no easements thru my block. I'm not being defensive, I just thing your contribution to this post is pointless. Rather than contributing anything positive, you continue to stir people up. It's a 1000mm x 1300mm concrete cover on the nature strip with no easement on the block, why don't you start a post to see if your theory is correct? (Significantly reduce property value?) Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 58Jan 17, 2013 5:50 pm surfprado I have engineering drawings of the estate, no easements thru my block. I'm not being defensive, I just thing your contribution to this post is pointless. Rather than contributing anything positive, you continue to stir people up. It's a 1000mm x 1300mm concrete cover on the nature strip with no easement on the block, why don't you start a post to see if your theory is correct? (Significantly reduce property value?) If you don't have the main storm water pipe running through your property then at least that is a big plus the only downside is having the pit outside the front not ideal but if you don't have the main pipe running through your property then that is the main thing. As for contributing anything positive again if someone sees this post it may at least educate them about purchasing a property and what to watch out for, again a storm water or a main sewer pipe is never the ideal plot to get. People purchase property with them sure, but it doesn't mean one would actually want them on their lot. Many buyers and developers will avoid such blocks unless the price is right. Comparing two lots one with and one without, the one without will always gain more market interest and value than the one with. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 59Jan 17, 2013 5:52 pm SunshineT surfprado As far as im concerned, i have a little less lawn to mow out the front Not everyone cares as much about pits as others. I have a storm water drain running through my property and as long as you know about it and don't dig a swimming pool there it is fine. Now can we get back to the more interesting conversation about house plans. As said there will always be residents who will have the downside of storm water & sewerage pits and also having it run through their main property its just the way it has to be but again you really want to avoid such blocks especially if you have those pipes running through your property and especially if it is running in a main area. Re: Better finish or extra bedroom? 60Jan 17, 2013 6:57 pm What a great question OP. If I where in your situation I would consider this. 1. What type of home is the area dominated by, is it project builder dominated ? or are there examples of architecturally designed homes in the area 2. What is the market likely to want in that area in 5 years (your intended sell time) 3. What market are you likely to be selling to in 5 years (many people have talked about young couples, but is that area going to be out of their price range when you intend to sell) 4. Do you care that much about re-sale ? (some people like myself want a home that goes that extra mile, your home doesn't always have solely considered an investment) brokers will also be in a position to get you a better rate than the advertised rate most times. 6 7564 Hi, did you get any money from insurance? if you did, does it match what you've already paid the builders? 3 9559 |