Why It Matters for Your Home
When it comes to building your new home, one of the most important factors is how your block faces the sun. In Bendigo and other parts of Victoria, a north-facing backyard is ideal because it allows your main living areas to soak up natural light, especially in winter when the sun is lower in the sky.
A well-oriented home feels warmer and brighter throughout the year, which can make your living spaces more comfortable and inviting. It also helps reduce the need for heating and lighting, which means lower energy bills and an easier path to achieving high energy efficiency ratings.
If the block you’re considering doesn’t have a perfect north-facing orientation, don’t worry. Your floorplan can be adjusted or mirrored to make the most of the sun where it hits. The key is designing the home to work with the land, not against it.
Setbacks: What You Need to Know About Building Boundaries
Setbacks are the minimum distances your home must sit back from the front, sides, and rear boundaries of the block. These rules come from local councils or estate developers and can affect how your home fits on the land.
Setbacks can limit where your garage is placed, how wide your home’s facade can be, and where outdoor spaces like alfrescos or patios can go. On smaller or narrower blocks, these rules can make a big difference in what’s possible.
Understanding setback requirements early on helps avoid surprises and means your chosen floorplan will fit comfortably within the building envelope.
We’re Here to Help
Orientation and setbacks might not be the most exciting parts of building a new home, but getting them right is crucial. At Integrity New Homes Bendigo, we review these factors with you before you buy land or commit to a floorplan to make sure everything works smoothly.
If you’re thinking about a block and want some guidance, just reach out. We’re happy to help you assess your options with no pressure, so you can make confident decisions from the start.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll talk about how slope and soil conditions can affect your build.
