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(3) Not all 7000 series are unpopular with their tenants. A study in 1987 of the two storey houses in the series, known as the 7011s and 7013s, showed that the houses were unpopular because of their general appearance, the problems of heating large open areas, wasted space under stairs and poor access for furniture upstairs. These houses were frequently rejected at the time of allocation, had high turnover of tenancies and long vacant periods.
(4) Of the remaining 7000 series houses:
(a) Sale to current tenants will be considered under the sale to tenants program guidelines;
(b) Demolition and replacement by alternative Government housing will be considered whenever it is assessed that it is appropriate and affordable for the Housing Trust to do so. Wanniassa, Section 151 blocks 17-21 is to be redeveloped to provide eleven units, while Wanniassa, Section 139 blocks 3335 is due to be redeveloped as nine units.
(c) Sales to tenants are made when eligible tenants apply to purchase properties meeting the sales to tenant program guidelines. The replacement development at Wanniassa Section 151 blocks 17-21 will be constructed in 1993 and let as soon as it is completed. The redevelopment, at Wanniassa, Section 139, Blocks 33-35 will commence in 1993 with a completion date in early 1994.
(5) The cost of construction of a 7000 series house depends on its size, block siting, and necessary associated works. In 1977, the cost of construction of a three bedroom 7000 series house was around $25-26;000.
(6) The current cost of replacing a 7000 series standard three bedroom house with a floor area of 107 square metres, is $75,000$80,000.
(7) The estimated life of a 7000 series house is between 50 and 75 years.
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