Posts by Tash2020 • Home Renovation & Building Forum

Re: Garden SizeGeneral Discussion

1 March 2021

Mar 01, 2021 1:19 pm

Depending on the setback from the front and the sides will determine what size to buy. Our house is 254m2 on a 400m2 (12.5 x 32) block and we have 4m from back wall to fence. We don't have kids at home any more. I would think with 2 boys, a basketball hoop and dog, you would probably want around 8 ...

Ok cool. That's really helpful, thank you 👍

Re: Garden SizeGeneral Discussion

1 March 2021

Mar 01, 2021 12:01 pm

Are you looking at one or two storeys? Just single storey... Thanks

Just single storey... Thanks

Garden SizeGeneral Discussion

27 February 2021

Feb 27, 2021 10:19 am

Hi everyone, This is probably like asking how long is a piece of string but.. Trying to work out what size block for a roughly 250m2 house that would still give us a good amount of space for the back garden. We have 2 boys and they would like a basketball hoop in the backyard and we'd like to get a ...

Hi everyone, This is probably like asking how long is a piece of string but.. Trying to work out what size block for a r...

Re: Odd positioned block, need imagination pleaseGeneral Discussion

25 February 2021

Feb 25, 2021 6:06 am

What about garages in the 'handle' part facing the street. The garage doors would be perpendicular to the front door. Drive straight in and out of the garages that are in front of the home. If you were considering a typical project home layout the usual garage space could then be more space inside ...

We did think about having the garage there but we don't really like that look. I think we'd rather a more traditional s...

Re: Odd positioned block, need imagination pleaseGeneral Discussion

25 February 2021

Feb 25, 2021 6:03 am

The driveway on the east is not your passive heating issue, it's the three houses on your northern boundary and how much shadow they will cast in winter. BTW, the orientation you want to achieve passive cooling is to use shading from the south and also to catch any prevailing breezes.[/quote] Ok I u...

The driveway on the east is not your passive heating issue, it's the three houses on your northern boundary and how much...

Re: Odd positioned block, need imagination pleaseGeneral Discussion

22 February 2021

Feb 22, 2021 9:33 pm

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Odd positioned block, need imagination pleaseGeneral Discussion

22 February 2021

Feb 22, 2021 9:11 pm

Hi, can anyone help with working out what floor plan roughly would work with this one? Looking at Lot 121. Its 675m with 15m width and 45m deep. We are not sure how to work the front section. I don't want a block with a large front yard as we have yound children so want them to have room out the bac...

Hi, can anyone help with working out what floor plan roughly would work with this one? Looking at Lot 121. Its 675m with...

Re: Staining StarcaseGeneral Discussion

29 September 2020

Sep 29, 2020 8:26 pm

Here in SA you can go to a paint store and get them to mix one up for you. But yes you'll need a timber sample to work on

29 September 2020

Sep 29, 2020 8:23 pm

Thanks everyone for your advice. I was more after advice as to how to go about the actual purchase. Do you just start with making an offer? Ie. If you want to pay a lesser amount than what is advertised. How do you put a deposit down? Eg. Who decides how much? Is it refundable if you decide not to g...

Thanks everyone for your advice. I was more after advice as to how to go about the actual purchase. Do you just start wi...

Orientation of AlfrescoBuilding A New House

21 September 2020

Sep 21, 2020 12:59 pm

Hi, I have my eye on a 27m wide North facing block so have been looking at plans that would fit best. I am already aware of passive heating cooling etc. But I wondered about an outdoor Alfresco area. Should this be at the back facing south, west or east?? Would east be too cold and west too hot? Tho...

Hi, I have my eye on a 27m wide North facing block so have been looking at plans that would fit best. I am already aware...

Re: Rossdale - how long till your build started?Building A New House

16 September 2020

Sep 16, 2020 1:24 pm

Sorry I can't answer your question. But can you recommend a Rossdale Sales Consultant? We are also thinking of building with them in northern suburbs.

Sorry I can't answer your question. But can you recommend a Rossdale Sales Consultant? We are also thinking of building ...

Re: How many stairs without balustrade? Requirement for OCGeneral Discussion

6 August 2020

Aug 06, 2020 4:12 pm

Is the stair a straight flight or L shaped?

Re: Spammers on Home One?Eco Living

22 July 2020

Jul 22, 2020 11:14 pm

Yes I received the same message last week.

Things not included in builders priceGeneral Discussion

19 July 2020

Jul 19, 2020 11:40 pm

So I was recently told by a friend that has built few times, that the main flooring is not included in builders price. So that made me wonder, what else is generally not included with main stream builders? Kitchen/bathroom tiles? Lights? Please enlighten me Thanks in advance to anyone that can help!

So I was recently told by a friend that has built few times, that the main flooring is not included in builders price. S...

SA HomeBuilder Grant UpdateGeneral Discussion

18 July 2020

Jul 18, 2020 12:12 am

I received an update from RevenueSA today for anyone hoping to receive the grant. https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/95710_1594995077.jpg https://forum.homeone.com.au/u/95710_1594995084.jpg

I received an update from RevenueSA today for anyone hoping to receive the grant.

4 July 2020

Jul 04, 2020 9:13 pm

Oops! Sorry neighbours all on the right hand side and behind.

4 July 2020

Jul 04, 2020 9:12 pm

Which direction does the block face? Is it an average size? What are the neighbouring blocks like. My number one pointer would be to choose a block that faces the right direction. As you really want to build a home orientated correctly, with living areas facing north. https://www.yourhome.gov.au/pa...

The block faces north with neighbours all on the left and behind. The block is kind of triangular but with a flat back....

1 July 2020

Jul 01, 2020 7:42 am

Thanks Nathan. The block actually has a Real Estate Agents For Sale sign out the front. I'm more worried about what do we need to look out for? I'm guessing the selling agents aren't going to tell us the negatives, so wondering how do I find this out? Do we contact the local council?

Thanks Nathan. The block actually has a Real Estate Agents For Sale sign out the front. I'm more worried about what do w...

How to buy Land?Buying Land

28 June 2020

Jun 28, 2020 1:33 am

So as you can tell, we are first home buyers. I have my eye on a block of land, am yet to convince my husband, but if I did want to buy it, what do I do? I have no idea where to start!! We have always rented so no idea on house buying/building. I am scared about the whole thing but don't want to mis...

So as you can tell, we are first home buyers. I have my eye on a block of land, am yet to convince my husband, but if I ...