Browse Forums Building A New House Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 82Dec 05, 2008 5:44 pm tilly Russell, that's sad. Just because we can, doesn't mean we should. Who is the government, or any lobby group, to decide "should"? Isn't making your own decisions part of the richness of adulthood? The last people to fully co-opt matters of "should" were Stalin and Mao. Don't get me wrong, I think about ethics in everything I do. That is why I get so angry when others try to take that away and make those decisions for me, when the person best qualified to make decisions concerning myself is, guess who? Me. "Now, supposing a house to have a southern aspect, sunshine during winter will steal in under the verandah, but in summer, when the sun traverses a path right over our heads, the roof will afford an agreeable shade, will it not?" -- Socrates, ca. 400 BC Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 83Dec 05, 2008 6:59 pm Mmm, I understand the more land argument with young kids. We've been there, done that. Our kids are older now and our big backyard wasn't getting the use it deserved, so a bigger house/smaller block was a logical choice.
We have parks very close by if any of us (that would be ME) feels the need to run around in the open... Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 84Dec 05, 2008 7:13 pm kek Mmm, I understand the more land argument with young kids. We've been there, done that. Our kids are older now and our big backyard wasn't getting the use it deserved, so a bigger house/smaller block was a logical choice. We have parks very close by if any of us (that would be ME) feels the need to run around in the open... I suppose I would probably also feel like a big backyard was a waste if I didn't have young kids... .. but at the same time, I lived in apartments in Europe for a few years and grew to REALLY resent the lack of private outdoor spaces. Perhaps I'm reacting too far in the other direction to that . "Now, supposing a house to have a southern aspect, sunshine during winter will steal in under the verandah, but in summer, when the sun traverses a path right over our heads, the roof will afford an agreeable shade, will it not?" -- Socrates, ca. 400 BC Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 85Dec 06, 2008 12:14 pm Big backyards are not a waste if you use them any more than big indoor space if you use it.
My parents are retired and have a very deep block in Adelaide, beautiful garden which they use and enjoy and live in, no little kids but its not wasted at all. And, yes, it is mostly Australian natives and similar, not a huge water guzzler either Myself, as stated in earlier post, a medium size house with a reasonable garden is better for us than a large house with unused rooms and no garden space is 40 squares too big for 2 people 86Dec 07, 2008 5:07 pm Hi everyone, i'm amazed at the response i've had from my question. Yes there is definetly pros and cons for building a house this big. I guess it comes down to this is my lifelong dream to do this and my partner and I have worked really hard to get to the point of having this house as a possibility. We do a lot of entertaining and enjoy having some space around us, and who knows kids may happen in the future. Thanks everyone for your comments-there was lots of food for thought! Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 87Dec 08, 2008 8:30 am Wow...Ive really poked the baby in the eye this time.
Jspitz, I think you were trying to close this thread out, I dont want to be annoying and get the last word in, but I feel I need to do some housekeeping on this thread. It was never my intention to 'bag you'. I wish you every sucess with your project. You did ask the question, and I offered my opinion. And thats all it is....my humble opinion. Really the decision ****** with you and you only, I do get a little passionate about todays throwaway morals society. Because I work in the construction industry I see it firsthand, the waste, the lack of care, the indulgences, the consequences. And if I sounded too forceful about the issue then I apologise. No offence meant, and again good luck with it. Pat. PS-Do let us know what you decide. Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 88Dec 26, 2008 6:55 pm forget what people think build what you want,we have just finished building a 40sqm home ourselves and there are only three of us.we had renovated and sold 5 homes to finally be able to afford a big home with plenty of space.and has we are hoping this will be our last move.The cleaning part not so good.My parents both in there 60 are building a new home around 35sqm only two of them after all the years of secondhand home they decided they would like a least one new one.They are building a kit home themselves.
I say to you well done Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 89Dec 26, 2008 7:40 pm I know the topic might be coming to a close but I certainly dont understand people who live in small houses but yet drive a $100k BMW X5 or similar. That to me is FAR more excessive and wasteful then owning a large home with a standard $30k car.
I live in a 2 bedroom unit in the city with my partner which is about 90sqm. We have bought a block land 8km from the City and ready to try being "Suburbanites" and experience living in a brand new home without being inconvieniently to far from the CBD. Our new home will be a 37 square double story home and while we obviously dont need all the space, we are looking forward to utilising at least every room on the ground floor and wish we could even have more! Although of course upstairs we really only need 1 or 2 bedrooms but as with every volume builder you aren't easily able to start removing bedrooms Our intention is that we build it now as big as it may be, and I'm sure that in the life of the house some future family will be more than able to take use of all the rooms and the size. We are just adding housing "stock" for the families that may one day need it after us - At least we aren't wasting money on a $100k car just to get to work every day! Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 90Feb 10, 2009 12:14 am wakeboardandy if I had the money to build a 40sq home then I would certainly do it.. but at the moment we have just started a family.. living on one income and this will be our first home.. so a 23sq home will have to do us for now... Hi can i ask why you brought in Doreen? I love Doreen but thought it was a little far from thing so I ended in South Morang, Doreen is beautiful Re: Are we crazy building a 40sq house for the two of us? 91Feb 10, 2009 7:07 am When did Australians become so judgemental and painfully politically correct? If you want the big house AND you can afford it without losing sleep at night worrying about the repayments, then like Nike says, Just Do It! Life is short and worrying about what others think of us is just pointless. Jealousy is the problem. Friends should admire and applaude your choices. Just because we don't want something for ourselves, it doesn't mean we should judge others choices. PS if want to see one very big, very beautiful home then have a look at the one that Rikster built. I defy anyone to look at those pictures without wishing it was theirs! (Sorry I have no idea where the link is to Riksters build but sure someone else can point you). Good luck. I had 28m2 of engineered pavers laid six months back and it was difficult to find someone not taking the pi$$. Internet suggested it should be $85-100/m2 to lay them.… 3 12358 there is a few calculators you can use if you just google it 7 7536 "is it exempt or do I need to get permission from council" Call your Council and ask them 1 1539 |