A resident has been left fuming after their next door neighbour built a new property on the boundary line.
The so-called zero boundary lot homes tend to make sense in areas of limited supply.
However, it also frustrates other homeowners by not allowing much space.
A New South Wales homeowner in Australia questioned whether their neighbour’s build is “legal” after a property was built onto the retaining wall and fences which divides the property.
A resident has been left fuming after their next door neighbour builds a new property on the boundary line
The user also shared images of the property which showed no space between the fence and home.
Other social media users shared their own experiences.
One person said: “Yep, zero boundary. Just got one through council.”
Another wrote: “Drop edge slab on zero boundary block. Welcome to Sydney.”
Other social media users shared their own experiences.
One person said: “Yep, zero boundary. Just got one through council.”
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Another wrote: “Drop edge slab on zero boundary block. Welcome to Sydney.”
However, some pointed out how there could be a problem if guters hang over the boundary line.
A person wrote: “Wall might be fine but if their gutters are overhanging your property it is certainly illegal.
“Make a complaint to the council and they have to fix it.”
Another complained: “This zero lot business around Sydney is absolute nonsense — they are just creating issues between neighbours.
“It is a ridiculous thing and needs to be stopped.”
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New South Wales estate agent Montgomery Homes wrote about the rise of zero lot boundary housing.
It said: “With supply of land tightening and dense city-like living becoming the norm, the demand for zero lot boundary housing has increased.
“Zero lot boundary designs maximise the space of your block by building very close to the boundary line of the lot.”
Montgomery Homes identified more space to entertain and more space for a growing family as positives of the scheme.
However, it does come with some issues surrounding accessbility.
