Quote:
Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0
Part of that is because it is more lucrative to build the biggest home on the smallest lot than building a small home on the same size lot.
|
This is a relatively new suburb close to where I live and I'm not suggesting this is anything close to a rare case.
Things to note.
The carport isn't counted as part of the house so one can build the maximum size house allowed on the block then add to that by building the biggest garage you can.
Also, the number of house with light coloured roofs is incredibly low. Not so much a problem in winter but come summer you will pay for air conditioning.
There is no space for trees along the street. This plays a significant part in ambient temperatures in summer. How is this for amusing. Actually, it's not funny at all. Some councils in Sydney have set up public cool shelters because people's homes can't be stayed in during the hot part of the day. Their new houses aren't safe because of high temperatures.
This is modern, relatively inexpensive housing and it is endemic.
