Listen "#35 Buying Near Busy Roads, Train Lines or Powerlines: Smart Move or Big Mistake?"
Episode Synopsis
Buying near a busy road, train line, school, or powerlines is one of the most common dilemmas buyers face — and the advice online is confusing at best. In this episode, Dion breaks down the real impact these compromises have on property value, future resale, and your day-to-day living.
Using real examples and buyer behaviour insights from the market, Dion explains:
Which compromises are fixable and which ones never change
Why busy roads and train lines usually mean a 5%–20% discount
How these “discounts” work — and why you’ll also sell for less
The biggest red flag of all: buying under powerlines
How buyer psychology shapes demand around schools, roads and transport
When buying a compromised property can be a smart move
When the risk is simply not worth it
If you're considering a home on a main road, near a train line, across from a school, or anywhere close to powerlines, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make the right call.
Using real examples and buyer behaviour insights from the market, Dion explains:
Which compromises are fixable and which ones never change
Why busy roads and train lines usually mean a 5%–20% discount
How these “discounts” work — and why you’ll also sell for less
The biggest red flag of all: buying under powerlines
How buyer psychology shapes demand around schools, roads and transport
When buying a compromised property can be a smart move
When the risk is simply not worth it
If you're considering a home on a main road, near a train line, across from a school, or anywhere close to powerlines, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make the right call.
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