Dreams and milestones make everyday living more exciting. They give us something to work for, which only drives us to do the best in everything we do. One dream that also serves as a milestone is homeownership — something that most achieve in their 30s or 40s.
There are various ways we can go about obtaining our dream homes, one of which is constructing it from the ground up. An important step to this process is combing through the countless lands for sale in Donnybrook Road and other parts of the country until we find the one that suits our lifestyles.
But before that, we also need to understand the various elements affecting the land that will ultimately affect the construction of our homes and way of living in it afterward.
Zoning Restrictions
Governments enforce zoning laws to put limitations on how residential and commercial real estate in a given area can be used.
Every location has its own zoning laws, but some of them share commonalities in what these laws dictate. Some examples are the prohibition of using residential land for commercial purposes, the limitation to the maximum height of fences for residential properties, the implementation of minimum garden size requirements, and the restriction of house pets above a specific number.
Familiarizing ourselves with the local zoning laws helps ensure that we won’t get in trouble with the law and prevent any unnecessary costs during construction.
Soil Quality
The type of soil found on your chosen land, alongside its quality, can affect the planning and subsequent constructing of your dream home. That is why you must work with a reputable engineer for soil testing to find out the properties of the soil.
Without soil testing, things can potentially go awry during and post-construction. Let’s say the soil is loose on your property. If it weren’t tested beforehand, the people in charge of construction wouldn’t be able to implement safety and preventive measures to help your dream home remain stable once it has been built.
Without these measures, your dream home may experience early deterioration. Another possibility is non-growth in your garden. The worst-case scenario is that somebody gets hurt. All of these can easily be avoided by learning more about the different soil types and collaborating with a professional.
Climate
Another major factor that can impact the creation of your dream home is the climate in your selected location. This is because the climate can dictate multiple things, notably the disasters that you can potentially encounter in the future, like flash floods or bushfires.
With the climate in mind, you can plan better the layout of your home and the materials that you can use in the build. For example, the Queenslander house design is perfect for areas prone to flooding since this layout elevates the main floor of the house and uses specific materials, such as hardwood and iron, which are great at resisting water damages.
On the other end, if you’re going to live in a hot and humid location, one that experiences bushfires regularly, you’ll know to stay away from materials that burn easily, like wood. Your layout can also include plenty of windows to welcome in the fresh breeze.
There is no such this as being overprepared, especially when it comes to planning your dream home. Taking the time to learn more about these factors will leave you with maximum efficiency and a house that is both aesthetically pleasing and long-lasting.
