Development next door

[Anomaly14]

Hi. Hope someone can give advice.
The property next to mine is about to come on the market. It is derelict and I imagine will be torn down.
I am concerned that a property developer may build a 2-storey (or more) apartment building.
This would block off all my sun, and I am dreading the possibility of a window peering directly at my front balcony.
Is there anything at all I can to do protect my sunlight?
I can try and buy it myself but if a developer outbids me I would love to know if I have any options.
Thanks very much.

[Bob Kane]

If a developer buys it then you could offer that developer your place?
Perhaps talk to the agent and see if there is demand for both properties.

[Anomaly14]

That's not a bad idea actually. It is my dream house and have just done some renovations on it But there's always another dream house I guess.

[Don't believe the Hype]

The sunlight has no greater value to anyone but you. The only one that would allow someone to outbid you is you.

[jimO]

The sunlight has no greater value to anyone but you. The only one that would allow someone to outbid you is you.

eeeer and possibly the bank manager

[Anomaly14]

Yes, therein lies the problem. I'll check with the Council to see what can be built there.

[Nick G]

And find out what the sites are worth together you may be able to turn a tidy profit, enough to buy where you can't be built out. I'd have a quiet word with the selling agent.

[Anomaly14]

I'm not sure what developers are doing here at the moment, whether they are looking for big projects or not. It's Dunedin (hence the need for sun).