australian homes are slightly better, but by no means good. watching the way houses are built on Grand Designs is simply fascinating, and like Henrik said, convinces me to build my own house at some point in my life.
just me on the second floor. The couple sleep in the bed room on the first. The wife's sister lives in the floor under. It's really not considered "basement" because the whole house is above ground. I think hers has really nice glass doors all the way around. No they are not young or hot. In fact, I try to avoid looking at her. Can be really bad depending on whether she puts on make up or not. So yes, I sacrificed possible secks opportunity with young hot landlords for a warping house on stilts. The dogs aren't even nice/smart!
concrete blocks and render. 90% of new houses in australia are built like this. strong, quick and easy