Where is the best place to build your dream home?

Expert builder Kieran McCarthy on choosing a site for your house

Flat or gently sloped sites are by far the most efficient in terms of building, excavation, and engineering work. Picture: iStock

Hi Kieran, My wife and I plan to build our home on a section of land on our family farm, but need to decide the best spot. What are the things we must consider?

Does it have to be a flat surface? Some of the land is a hill and can also be rocky. Does this have a big impact for the builder?