Browse Forums Buying Land Re: By Land and Build 3Dec 27, 2019 12:27 pm ddarroch Sorry, I can answer your questions. But I will offer some advice. Do your research about house plans, BEFORE you buy a block. Often people do this after they've bought a block, only to find this block will compromise there house plan. Orientation of your home is very important! You want your living areas to face north (where they will receive sunshine in winter, & be shaded in summer). This is called "passive solar design". More about it can be found here, https://www.yourhome.gov.au/passive-design A wide, southern frontage block is ideal for this. With the north facing living areas facing the backyard. For an east or west frontage block, privacy may be an issue for north facing living areas, as they'll face the neighbour. Narrow blocks in these orientations can have problems with overshadowing by northern neighbours. Limiting the potential for passive heating by the sun in winter. Probably the least desirable block orientation would be a narrow northern frontage block. In this case most of the northern sunshine is lost, striking the double garage. Thank you for these tips. Much appreciated 2 6466 I'm based in Adelaide and I'm considering purchasing a house and land package from Weeks Homes. I found a deal that looks good, but there's a complication: the land isn't… 0 1510 Hi everyone, I'm very new to the housing market and would appreciate any guidance. I have found what I think is a good land and home package. Marketed as "turnkey".… 0 1079 |