Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Mar 17, 2013 5:43 pm Hello Just found this fantastic website and would like to know has any built on a small block We are looking at buying a block in Williams Landing 10.5 width 336 sqm At this stage looking at Henley Coco design Has or is anyone building a block this size and do they have any tips Do people think it is worth buying a bigger 12.5m width 400sqm block My thinking on a small block is to live in for 5-7 years and then use it as an investment and purchase a bigger block and house when we have a family (hopefully) Thanks for your help Re: Any build on a block 10.5M WIDTH 2Mar 17, 2013 6:01 pm I'd make sure you don't buy a block of this width with a northern frontage. For good design you want the majority of your glazing to be on the northern side of the house, to allow winter sunlight in, while blocking summer sun (with eaves). This won't be possible if the majority of the northern side is taken up by a double garage. Thanks again for this information. If you do hear anything different, would be great to know 4 8256 Any structural alteration to your home requires building permit. Before you get it you will have to supply plans with structural assessment, you will also be removing… 2 4128 Thank you so much everyone. This all makes a lot of sense. I guess when you talk to a builder who butters up everything to look very polished, you get to start believing… 7 17628 |