Why I Look at Terrain Before the Floor Plan — New Zealand
A floor plan tells me about the building. The terrain tells me what the building is sitting in.
For New Zealand property assessment, that distinction can be especially important where a site rises, falls or sits in a strong relationship with surrounding land.
Where Does the Land Rise?
Higher ground changes the relationship around a property. I look at where the land rises, how close it is to the building, and which part of the property it relates to.
Where Does the Land Fall?
Falling land is equally important. Two houses can have very similar floor plans while one sits on stable ground and the other sits where the land drops sharply away.
What Supports the Property?
Support can be read through the physical relationship between the building, surrounding land, neighbouring structures and site levels.
Roads and Terrain Need to Be Read Together
A road above a site, below a site or moving across level ground creates three different relationships. This is why road shape alone is not enough.
Same House. Different Land. Different Judgement.
Two houses with nearly identical internal layouts can require very different Feng Shui assessments because the land around them is different.
Before the floor plan, I look at the land.
Considering a Property in New Zealand?
If you want to understand how the terrain, roads and building position work together, book a free 15-minute meeting with Master You to clarify the property question and the most suitable next step.
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