Siting & landscaping

Siting and landscaping

The first step to a great home is understanding your site.

A property isn’t just a piece of land. It’s part of a neighbourhood, and a wider landscape and ecosystem.

By choosing your property carefully, and designing/building to harmonise with your site, you can make your home and surroundings more attractive, and enhance your quality of life.

You can also: enhance your lifestyle; reduce commuting time; cut building/renovating costs; and ensure you fit in with the local community.

Understanding your property

It’s worth doing your research before you buy or build on a property. More

Neighbourhood

When you choose a property, you’re also choosing a neighbourhood to live in. More

Climate

To get a comfortable, efficient, durable home you’ll need to consider the climate. More

Landforms & waterways

To get a great home, work with your site’s natural features - not against them. More

Hazards

Some properties are exposed to toxic waste or increased risk of natural hazards such as earthquakes. More

Planting & landscaping

With the right plant choices, you can enhance the character of your home and make it more attractive, comfortable and energy-efficient. More

Native plants and wildlife

By using native plants, you’ll enhance your garden and help preserve New Zealand’s unique wildlife. More

Rural sites

Rural sites can involve additional challenges such as access to services. More

Siting and landscaping

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