“Most people spend more time choosing their next car than choosing their next home that they’ll live in for the next 30 years,” Dan Reilly said at the Homebuyer Head Start event on recently at Manor Lakes.

Foreman Dan from Nine’s The Block has over 20 years of construction experience. He highlighted three things you should keep in mind when building a new home.

1. Choosing the right site
2. Smart design of your home
3. Choosing a reliable builder

The Importance of Choosing the Right Site

Choosing the right site is not just about picking something that looks good at first glance.

 It’s about understanding the environment around it and considering factors like location, orientation, and potential future developments."

One of the most essential elements Dan pointed out was the importance of site orientation, which contributes to the home’s energy efficiency.

In Australia, we want our living areas facing north because this allows for passive solar heating in the winter while keeping the house cool in the summer.

Orientation isn't just about saving money on heating and cooling. It's also about the health and well-being of the people living in the home.

Smart Home Design For Long-Term Comfort

As well as the position of the home, features in the construction will also affect its energy consumption and health of its residents for many years to come.

Smart design with elements like eaves, pergolas, or even deciduous trees can really optimise your home's energy performance.

Dan pointed out that indoor air quality can be seven to ten times worse than outdoor air.

A well-ventilated home can significantly improve your wellness and reduce your reliance on mechanical ventilation.

Even on a small or south-facing block, smart design choices like adding courtyards, skylights, or optimising cross ventilation can make a huge difference to energy usage and the health of everyone living there.

Selecting the Right Builder: Trust and Reliability

Having a builder who understands your needs and values is crucial.  

Through his company, Manna Made, Dan has built homes ranging from $500k to $3 million.

Building a home is a journey he shares with clients, from the initial vision to the final product that can span years.

Work with a builder who can meet deadlines without compromising on quality to deliver a home that’s structurally sound, well-built, and completed on time.

The Manor Lakes Display Village: A Step into the Future

For those looking to explore some of these smart design concepts and build their dream home, the Manor Lakes Display Village is now open, offering visitors the opportunity to walk through homes that showcase the latest in contemporary living. This village is not only a display of impressive architectural styles and innovative designs but also an opportunity to see how smart design principles are being applied in real-world homes.

At the display village, visitors can explore a range of different homes built by reputable builders, all designed with energy efficiency, comfort, and modern living in mind. Whether you’re looking for a spacious family home, a cozy retreat, or a sustainable dwelling, the Manor Lakes Display Village offers a variety of options to suit all lifestyles. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone thinking about building their own home to get inspired, ask questions, and visualise what their future could look like in a thriving community.

Explore the Manor Lakes Display Village

If you’re ready to take the next step in your home building journey, make sure to visit the Manor Lakes Display Village, now open for visitors. The village showcases a variety of designs that emphasise energy efficiency, modern aesthetics, and functional living. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, advice, or a builder, the display village is the perfect place to start your journey. Explore your options today and see what could be in store for your future home at Manor Lakes.

DISPLAY HOMES NOW OPEN

Visit Carlisle Homes, Metricon Homes, SOHO Living, Dennis Family Homes-Simonds, Mimosa Homes & Central Property located 500metres from the Sales Centre.

260 Manor Lakes Boulevard, Manor Lakes

The advice, opinions and insights of this article are general in nature. This article does not take into account your personal financial circumstances or objectives and may not always be entirely accurate, complete or current. We recommend speaking to a financial advisor or mortgage broker before making any financing decisions with respect to your existing home loan or any new home loan.