A home is a special place, a haven for rest, a place of love, a space of peace. For any first time home builders, this first step towards building your dream home can be daunting one. It’s not uncommon to have many questions. I’ve received numerous inquiries on the procedures and processes involved in getting your home designed and constructed to finally moving in. So I’ve compiled some simple pointers to send you on the right path.
Ready to take the plunge? Start your engines & Let’s gooooooo!
LAND TITLE
Now assuming you’ve got your location identified, the first thing you’d want to do is to check your land title. I get many people asking me how many units can I build on my land?
The conditions stated in the land title determines what you are allowed to build
Agricultural land allows up to 1 residential unit
Perumahan Am or Residential syarat allows up to 24 units per acre
No commercial uses or activities are allowed on land conditions such as these
Ok so now you know what and how much you can build. Let’s move on
HOUSE TYPES
Landowners also usually want to know the types of houses they are allowed to build. Detached, semi-detached and terrace houses.
Unit types are largely dependent on lot boundaries
Plot widths will also dictate the unit types that can be built
It’s best to get a professional consultation as this area varies greatly from lot to lot.
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
The other common questions I get are how many storeys can I build? Again, there is a pretty standard rule of thumb
Maximum of 4 storeys is the standard
Certain distances within the radius of mosques dictates heights
14m is the general maximum height for residences
Most home builders rarely go over these set limits, so not to worry!
SETBACKS
You are never ever allowed to build up to the limit of your lot! Irregardless of your lot size and locations there will always be setback limitations. Some people come to me saying “eh why? My land so big, still got space!” Be it the case, there are still setback guidelines to follow
Setback are distances in which no building may be erected
Usually the front requires a 6M setback
The rear and sides are 3M each
Setbacks are also governed by the location of the lot
Tip here for those buying ready-made homes, check the setbacks before purchase as that will give you an idea of how much future space you have for extensions!
These are pretty standard basic points for home builders. But it definitely varies depending on your particular lot. You can always pop into TCP Town & Country Planning at Old Airport Road. The counter folks there are very friendly and helpful with any public inquiries. Walk in with your land title and they’ll more than likely be able to assist you.
If all else fails then, of course you can, and should Ask An Architect
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