We are thinking of buying 2 rai of land that borders a river at the end of the block. You can see the photo attached.
I think the land is valuable because theres public road around the entire boundary i.e. no neighbours right on proposed fence that one might have when living in a gated community, for example.
There are 2 big houses either side that basically can look into our block from their second stories. But I suppose we can plant blockout trees etc. I think the proposed sites of the 2 houses are in correct position would you agree?
The main issue with the land is that it can flood. A few years ago there was really heavy rain and apparently a government department opened up a water channel or whatever and there was huge flooding. I remember this whole area on the main road was flooded bc I could not drive my car on the main road that is in the attached photo below. The water was up to the top of the wheel of a car I think. During that time the river was really high but I couldn't actually go and see it as I didnt want to drive my car down that road with the high water levels.
Therefore I think the 2 options are:
1. Both proposed houses have to be on stilts ie raised by a meter or 2
or
2. Add soil and raise the land in only the areas where the houses are. If the flooding event happens again then only the lower areas will be flooded.
What about drainage? Should we be putting slotted ag pipe all the way around the entire boundary on the inside of the proposed concrete wall that we intend to build. The run off could be at the river end. A pipe going down to the river. Would this be advisable to you think?
Its hard to decide if we should make an offer and buy this land. Any opinions are appreciated