The travel times into the city by bus from the areas that the Northwest rail link will service may be shorter than the corresponding train travel times, and I would suggest also a fair bit cheaper. With this in mind it's odd that there would be a price increase for areas immediately around the...
Apologies if this is a silly question, but would section 94 contributions for a building entirely for the purpose of investment property (ie. to rent out) be tax deductible?
For those who aren't familiar with them section 94 contributions allow local councils to charge a levy to anyone...
Water would generally be off the existing water connection, likewise with sewer. Power would need to go back to the switchboard of the main property and then could have a separate meter depending on the desired configuration.
Brick veneer would have a smaller internal floor plan due to the cavity than a clad or blueboarded construction type with no real benefits to offset that unless you like the looks of the bricks of course. If you're tying it in with an existing building this is important.
Ikea also scheduled to be built soon at Marsden Park, will be the largest in the country. One would hope that a condition of its development is an improvement in the roads in the surrounding areas most notably an upgrade of Richmond Road? Wishful thinking perhaps. I've also heard that before too...
A lot happening in the Blacktown area in general. NBN cables are being rolled out, Wet and Wild Water Park is being built, showground has been redeveloped and is close to opening.