I'm not sure if it is just frustration that I keep getting outbid or out offered, on subdividable properties that I am starting to think of more drastic measures to achieve my goal- which is to buy a poroperty that I can subdivide the back yard off of and retain the existing front house.
A while ago I came across a corner block property that got me thinking, it was not subdividable as is, BUT if I demolished an extension (an additional living area of brick construction, not under the main roof) I could get the neccessary size for the vacant block in the back yard, (all private open space would then go to front of house with a new fence and driveway), at the time I decided it wasn't worth the hassle, but 6 months later the market has shifted significantly and I can see myself getting priced out of my plan. Here is the floor plan, the family and rumpus room would have to go, along with the shed/garage at rear. But 3 bed, one bath, kitchen, dining, lounge would still remain.
I have no idea what it would cost to demolish a brick extension, and tidy up the wall, but I figure if a whole house costs about 10k to knock over, maybe 10k would be a reasonable budget for a part demolish and tidy up. Any builders like to comment on my idea? Crazy?
A while ago I came across a corner block property that got me thinking, it was not subdividable as is, BUT if I demolished an extension (an additional living area of brick construction, not under the main roof) I could get the neccessary size for the vacant block in the back yard, (all private open space would then go to front of house with a new fence and driveway), at the time I decided it wasn't worth the hassle, but 6 months later the market has shifted significantly and I can see myself getting priced out of my plan. Here is the floor plan, the family and rumpus room would have to go, along with the shed/garage at rear. But 3 bed, one bath, kitchen, dining, lounge would still remain.
I have no idea what it would cost to demolish a brick extension, and tidy up the wall, but I figure if a whole house costs about 10k to knock over, maybe 10k would be a reasonable budget for a part demolish and tidy up. Any builders like to comment on my idea? Crazy?