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Do you have a\\xa0wide\\xa0block? And do you know how to design your new home or renovation to make the most of it?\\xa0

When\\xa0it\\xa0comes\\xa0to\\xa0wide\\xa0blocks,\\xa0these\\xa0can\\xa0occur\\xa0in different\\xa0configurations.\\xa0\\xa0

There\\u2019s\\xa0of\\xa0course\\xa0the\\xa0more\\xa0generous\\xa0blocks.\\xa0Ones\\xa0that\\xa0have\\xa0nice\\xa0wide\\xa0frontages\\xa0\\u2013 so\\xa0generally\\xa015m plus \\u2013 and\\xa0are\\xa0overall\\xa0quite\\xa0large in\\xa0area.\\xa0They\\xa0can\\xa0present\\xa0challenges\\xa0in\\xa0how\\xa0you\\xa0arrange\\xa0the\\xa0home\\xa0on\\xa0the\\xa0block\\xa0so\\xa0that\\xa0it\\u2019s\\xa0not\\xa0dwarfed\\xa0by\\xa0the\\xa0overall\\xa0block\\xa0itself. So\\xa0it\\xa0doesn\\u2019t\\xa0look\\xa0like a\\xa0little\\xa0dot\\xa0on a\\xa0great\\xa0big\\xa0horizon,\\xa0basically!\\xa0\\xa0

At\\xa0the\\xa0other\\xa0extreme,\\xa0there\\u2019s\\xa0the\\xa0configurations\\xa0where\\xa0the\\xa0block\\xa0is\\xa0wide\\xa0and\\xa0shallow.\\xa0There\\xa0are\\xa0a\\xa0lot\\xa0of\\xa0areas\\xa0where\\xa0subdivision\\xa0has\\xa0created\\xa0blocks\\xa0with\\xa0a\\xa0wide\\xa0frontage, and\\xa0their\\xa0overall\\xa0dimensions\\xa0mean\\xa0that\\xa0a\\xa0home\\xa0will\\xa0be\\xa0strung\\xa0out\\xa0with\\xa0most\\xa0of\\xa0it\\xa0exposed\\xa0to\\xa0the\\xa0street.\\xa0\\xa0

I\\u2019m\\xa0going\\xa0to\\xa0focus\\xa0mainly\\xa0on\\xa0those\\xa0that\\xa0are\\xa0shallow\\xa0and\\xa0wide\\xa0\\u2013 so\\xa0almost\\xa0the\\xa0opposite\\xa0of\\xa0what\\xa0we\\xa0discussed\\xa0in\\xa0narrow\\xa0blocks\\xa0in\\xa0the\\xa0last\\xa0episode. The\\xa0strategies\\xa0will\\xa0apply\\xa0whether\\xa0your\\xa0block\\xa0is\\xa0shallow\\xa0or\\xa0not, but\\xa0I\\u2019ll\\xa0be\\xa0specifically\\xa0talking\\xa0about\\xa0blocks\\xa0that\\xa0are\\xa0wider\\xa0than\\xa0they\\u2019re\\xa0deep.\\xa0

However\\xa0there\\xa0are\\xa0consistent\\xa0challenges\\xa0and\\xa0opportunities\\xa0when\\xa0it\\xa0comes\\xa0to\\xa0designing\\xa0for\\xa0a\\xa0wide\\xa0block\\xa0that\\xa0are\\xa0worth\\xa0being\\xa0aware\\xa0of\\xa0to\\xa0get\\xa0great\\xa0outcomes.\\xa0\\xa0

In this episode, I discuss the key challenges to contend with when designing for a wide block of land. I also explain the opportunities that are available, and how to\\xa0maximise\\xa0them.\\xa0

And, I take you 10 key questions to ask about your wide block, and the home you\\u2019re building or renovating on it. These questions will help you create a home that suits your land, and creates a great outcome for your lifestyle.\\xa0

Whether choosing a home off the plan, building a custom designed home, or renovating and extending your existing one, there are certain things to know so you can make the most of your wide block.\\xa0

Listen to the episode now!\\xa0

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