Links to useful resources

The internet holds a wealth of information. However, it is spread wide and far — and searching is sometimes not as simple as it seems. We’ve assembled a collection of useful and informative web sites pertinent to building a home in South Australia. We hope these provide you with a range of information relative to buying, selling, building and renovating etc, just to name a few.

Whether you are wanting to know the building regulations required by the local Council, the weather in a particular suburb, or if a property price is reasonable for the area it is in, then this is the place for you:

 

Australia Heritage Directory
Frequently asked questions about heritage listed properties, heritage guidelines and the impact on your property;

Bureau of Meteorology
Bureau of Meteorology provides access to weather forecasts, severe weather warnings and observations;

Bushfire Zones
The Planning SA tool will help you identify whether your property is within a bushfire zone;

Choosing Paint Colours
MyColour is an innovative colour scheming tool that makes the colour process both easy and fun;

Comfortable, Low Energy Houses
You'd like to have a comfortable home, save energy and dollars, reduce pollution, and protect the environment. But where do you start? The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology site provides many ideas;

Councils
Local Councils are responsible for development, economic, social and environmental services within their designated area. Search for your Council area here;

Country Fire Service
The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) is a community based fire and emergency service dedicated to protecting life, property and the environment;

Energy Efficient Housing
Homes that incorporate sound environmental design principals, like wall and ceiling insulation, northerly orientation and internal and external shading of windows and walls in summer, have the potential to save residents money on their heating and cooling bills;

Fences
The Fences Act is the Government legislation that provides the guidelines for the erection of fences, and the sharing of costs;

Google Maps
Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite/aerial imagery of the world;

Heritage Listings
General information about heritage, levels of heritage listing, and how it is managed in South Australia;

Home Information, Inspiration and Renovation
homesite.com.au is Australia's leading website when it comes to helping and inspiring people to improve their home and gardens;

Housing Industry Association
The HIA is the largest building industry association in Australia supporting the businesses and interests of builders, contractors, suppliers and home builders;

Rainwater Tanks
Rainwater tanks can provide you with additional water by harnessing the rain collected from your property roof and are used widely in areas where there is limited access to reticulated water;

Significant Trees
Significant Trees should be conserved because they have certain qualities that are important to us for a variety of environmental, social and economic reasons;

Solar Hot Water
Installing solar hot water for your home, or business is an easy and effective way to help the environment and save money on your energy bills;

South Australian Central
South Australia Central is the gateway to South Australian information and services. The directory contains over 9000 links to South Australian websites.