Hi,
Hoping to get some advice/opinions on the following idea.
I have an R20 zoned property in Perth (760m2) with an existing dwelling around 100m2 which is due for a zoning review in about 18 months time. I'm hoping this review will then allow me to battle axe, build and retain. If it doesnt then I was going to head down the Granny flat path. I was going to wait till the review and then take action but someone put the following plan to me the other day.
He suggested I build the granny flat now, up to the max permitted size, with a flexible construction type and floor plan that would allow it to be upgraded to a larger, more valuable dwelling if the zoning changed in 2016. Follow all regs as if it were a standard subdivision/build and apply for the land division later if the zoning changes.
It seems like a pretty good idea to me, I was concerned building the GF now might limit the future value I could get out of the property if it does get rezoned. But if I built a steel/timber frame dwelling it should be possible to change from a 2 x 1 to 3 x 2 in the future (if feasible to do so). The granny flat could take the property from currently neutral to nicely CF +ve within only 6-9 months instead of 2 years from now.
Any thoughts, what would you do?
Cheers all
Colin
Hoping to get some advice/opinions on the following idea.
I have an R20 zoned property in Perth (760m2) with an existing dwelling around 100m2 which is due for a zoning review in about 18 months time. I'm hoping this review will then allow me to battle axe, build and retain. If it doesnt then I was going to head down the Granny flat path. I was going to wait till the review and then take action but someone put the following plan to me the other day.
He suggested I build the granny flat now, up to the max permitted size, with a flexible construction type and floor plan that would allow it to be upgraded to a larger, more valuable dwelling if the zoning changed in 2016. Follow all regs as if it were a standard subdivision/build and apply for the land division later if the zoning changes.
It seems like a pretty good idea to me, I was concerned building the GF now might limit the future value I could get out of the property if it does get rezoned. But if I built a steel/timber frame dwelling it should be possible to change from a 2 x 1 to 3 x 2 in the future (if feasible to do so). The granny flat could take the property from currently neutral to nicely CF +ve within only 6-9 months instead of 2 years from now.
Any thoughts, what would you do?
Cheers all
Colin