Thinking about buying a narrow block? Don't sign anything until you've heard this episode. We unpack the hidden design restrictions, compliance traps and costly mistakes that catch buyers every week - and explain how to turn a narrow lot into a fantastic home with the right planning.
Topic timestamps
3:00 - What is a narrow lot?
4:44 - Is it under 300sqm?
8:47 - What is - and can you build - boundary to boundary?
12:00 - Can you have a double garage?
16:05 - What is the wall-on-boundary limit?
19:41 - What about backyard and private open space requirements?
25:12 - What to look for in a narrow lot design.
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Information
- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedAugust 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTC
- Length35 min
- RatingClean
