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Block Orientation
Sponsored by Coral Homes When looking at block orientation a key issue is using the sun to warm the house in winter and keeping the sun out of the rooms in the summer. Typical blocks in Australia are rectangular. About…
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Solar Panels on Your New Roof – Things To Know
Guest Post by Craig Glover You’ve just considering investing in a new roof for your home; or thinking about a new home, which of course has a roof. It’s time to think & plan for the future. Specifically, thinking about…
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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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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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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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How To Incorporate Solar Power Into Your Home: 6 Pro Tips From Solar Electricians
Guest Post by Travis Sanchez With the steep rise in electricity prices never seeming to come to an end, it’s time to look into other energy sources, one of which is solar power. The sun shines in unlimited quantities onto…
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Sub-Divided Block Issues
Want to build a new house in an established suburb? One way is to look for a subdivided block, or even buy a house on a big block and sub-divide yourself. I see quite a lot of large suburban blocks…
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New Horizons – The 5 Most Interesting Trends In Australian Architecture In 2021
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Just as the world wars impacted architectural and clothing trends, we watch in interest to see the different ways that the pandemic is affecting architectural trends in Australia. What are some of the key trends…
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Cooling Options – Evaporative Cooling
A common standard builder’s cooling option is evaporative cooling. This is probably because they are relatively cheap to install. They also have fairly low power consumption as you are basically only running a fan. So whats the down side? Evaporative…
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