Before buying land, consider the block's width and depth, slope, orientation, easements, services, site conditions and any developer design guidelines that may apply. These factors can influence the home designs that will suit the block and the work required to build.
If you have a particular Orbit Homes design in mind, speak with our team before purchasing your land so we can help you understand whether the block may be suitable for your preferred home.
Yes. If you already own land or have found a block you're considering purchasing, Orbit Homes can help you identify home designs that may suit the property.
We'll consider factors such as the block dimensions, site conditions, easements and applicable developer or building requirements when determining which Orbit Homes designs may be suitable.
A soil test helps determine the soil conditions and classification of your block so the appropriate footing and foundation system can be designed for your new home.
Soil samples are taken from the property and assessed as part of the site investigation process. The results help identify site conditions that need to be considered when preparing your home for construction.
A contour survey records important information about your block, including its boundaries, levels, contours and the location of relevant site features and services.
This information helps determine how your home will be positioned on the land and assists with planning the site works required for construction.
An easement is a designated section of land that provides certain rights of access or use, often for services such as drainage, sewerage or utilities.
Easements can affect where a home can be positioned on a block, and permanent structures generally cannot be built over them without the relevant approvals. If your land has an easement, Orbit Homes can consider its location when assessing suitable home designs and siting options.
Developer design guidelines are requirements set by a land developer to help create a consistent look and standard throughout an estate.
They can include requirements relating to your home's façade, colours, materials, roof, setbacks, landscaping and other external features. Your chosen home and façade may need developer approval before construction can proceed.
Titled land has been formally registered and has its own legal title, allowing ownership of the individual lot to be transferred.
Untitled land is generally part of a new development that hasn't yet completed the registration process for individual lots. If you purchase untitled land, you'll usually need to wait for the land to title before settlement and certain stages of the building process can proceed.
Construction cannot commence until the land is titled, you have settled on the property and the necessary pre-construction requirements and approvals have been completed.
You don't necessarily need to wait until title to start planning your new home, however. Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to choose your home design and begin parts of the pre-site process while waiting for your land to title.
Potentially, yes. Whether an Orbit Homes design can be built on a sloping block will depend on the degree of slope, the home design, site access and other site-specific requirements.
The slope of the land can affect excavation, cut and fill, retaining requirements, drainage and the way the home needs to be positioned or constructed, so the individual block needs to be assessed.
Rock can affect the excavation and site preparation required before your home's foundations can be constructed.
The impact will depend on the amount and type of rock encountered, the excavation required and the conditions that apply to your particular build. Orbit Homes may offer fixed-price rock removal arrangements for eligible builds, subject to current terms and conditions.
Site preparation is the work required to prepare your block for construction. Depending on the land, this can include clearing and preparing the building area, excavation, establishing site levels and completing other work required before the home's foundations can begin.
The work required will vary according to the individual block and site conditions.
Cut and fill is a method of preparing and levelling a building site. Cut refers to removing soil from higher areas of the block, while fill involves adding suitable material to lower areas.
The amount of cut and fill required depends on the contours and slope of your land and the requirements of the home being built.
Yes. It's important to keep your land accessible and appropriately maintained while you're waiting for construction to begin.
This can include keeping grass and vegetation under control, removing rubbish or dumped materials and ensuring the block remains accessible. If a site requires additional clearing or maintenance before work can commence, it may affect when construction can start.
Several factors can affect when a block is ready for construction, including land title and settlement, site conditions, required permits and approvals, developer requirements, services, site access and outstanding site preparation.
Keeping your block maintained and completing required documentation or approvals promptly can help avoid unnecessary delays. Your Orbit Homes team will let you know what needs to be completed before your home can progress to construction.
Yes. Orbit Homes can build on suitable land you already own within our build areas. Our team can assess your block and help identify Orbit Homes designs that may suit its dimensions, site conditions and applicable requirements.
If you already have land, speak with our team about your block and the type of home you'd like to build.
