Blocks
Climate Change Protection
In the thirty years I have been living in Australia the climate seems to have changed. . . . . and not for the better. More severe storms. Worse Bush Fires. More floods. So how does this affect you when…
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Water Views? or Flood Risk?
Lots of people want water views ………….but if the water view is a River, or even a Small Creek, there can be a flooding risk. The quiet creek in this photo is about 300mm deep and 3m wide. After a…
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Placing Your House On The Block – 10 Things To Consider
There’s lots to think about when you are positioning a house on a block. Here are some things that you should consider when comparing blocks and then deciding how to place your house, Statutory Limits There are usually the following…
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Block or House First?
Should you choose the block, or decide on a house design first? Cheaper Land Well my preference has been to build on suburban blocks so we are close to shops, cafes, recreational facilities and public transport. Blocks in these areas…
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Choosing an Area
So here is a map of places withing 50km of where I live now. As you can see it covers City, Suburbs, Bayside, the Coast and Rural Areas. Here are a few things you need to think about when deciding…
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House And Land Packages – Are They A Good Idea?
You often see house and land packages advertised and they may have an attractive price . . . . . but are they a good idea? Here are a few more things to think about: These sort of deals are…
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Country Or City
It’s not as simple as Country or City, there are a lot of areas in between. In the country it can be sea change, tree change, a rural block, or in a small town. In the city it can be…
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7 Things To Think About Standing On A Block
So you have visited the Developers Office and been shown a site plan with some blocks for sale that are the Size, and Orientation, you want. The next thing is to get a copy of the Title Plan and go…
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Community Title
Community Title Developments include; Gated Communities, Retirement Villages, Eco Retreats, Golf Course developments, Marinas. A Community Title it is basically the same as a Strata Title that would be used for a block of apartments. These developments can look great……..but…
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Title Delays
Do you think because you have paid a deposit on a block you can settle on the land straight away? Waiting up to a year could be a possibility! The Developer’s on site agent will usually be pushing the latest…
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