How close is too close to power lines?

Hi guys,

Considering the purchase of an IP.
Ticks many boxes, but concern is there is a powerline running across the street.
While it's not over the house, it's still pretty close.

Would you guys consider this too close for comfort?



Genuinely interested in opinions.
Powerlines directly above big no no, but here not too sure what to think!

Thanks guys

 

From a finance perspective most lenders will have issues with any properties located within 50 meters of high voltage power (transmission lines) or tower stations.

We usually use lenders guidelines as a way to determine the suitability of a property as you need to think about resale and the ability for future buyers to get finance.

 

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Yeah it’s like the first one @Redwing has posted where the 3 phases are stacked vertically.

this is the view from the street from an angle where it’s not hidden by the trees.



@Shahin_Afarin - thank you. I assume this is to the property line rather than the dwelling?

I reckon if it was the next street over, or even the dwelling backing on to this one it would be no problem but here it’s kinda in between. Perhaps too close still and not worth chancing it.

 

You will have valuation issues with that property - not so much with lenders that have their own DUA and LVR is 80%.

The distance is to the dwelling not the property line.

 

It would be a no from me. It will peg your val down, and tenants are just as paranoid about them as owner occupiers are.

If you can see the power lines from the property, they are too close

 

Here's some in WA, large rear yards for everyone that backs onto them, but used by some sporting clubs, turf farms etc also

 

Technically a bit over 50m, but still I agree not the best feeling in the world being so close.
It's not super obvious from the property, but still clearly visible.

I suppose the simple fact I am asking the question here means it's gonna bother others too.

 

We're looking at a property and the distance from the backyard of the property to those 275-300kV shown on Google maps is about 370m. Would this distance be of any concerns to property value or health. Can't physically see the lines from the property (At least from the street, not sure if it's possible from an elevated position). This will be a PPOR, so would like to make the best decision.

Thanks

 

The simple fact is that one day you will sell. (Yes, I know many say they will “never sell”, but life has a funny way of up-ending carefully thought out plans.)

And any prospective purchaser will be having the same doubts, and asking the same questions, as you are now.

And if you buy for an IP, prospective renters may have the same issues, making the property less attractive to tenants.

 

Thanks, I'm aware of that thought process, however, I'm not sure if I am being extra cautious, it actually never came to mind, never seen the power line in sight since it's actually quite far away. It only came to question when I saw another property which was 50m away, so I started reading up on power lines and wanted to see if this would be a concern to others. After my reading, I feel that it's fine, but just wanted to see what others think, as you say, I might sell one day.