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- What makes a property developer?
- Subdivision Permit Cost Set to Jump - By Reid Sexton
- In city's middle-ring burbs, many towers rise By Simon Johanson
- Zones. Where to find them and what they are for.
- How long will my planning application take to process?
- How many units I can I fit on the property?
- Things to look for when purchasing a development site
- Melbourne Property Forecast
- ResCode and Guidelines
- Council Nod for High Rise - By Donna Carton
- Doing their block over subdivision - By John Dagge
- Subdivide & Conquer - By Kate Robertson
- Underlying Factors or Risks When Subdividing
- Property Developing Risk Versus Reward
- Property Subdivision Factors to Consider
- Subdivision and Town Planning Approval
- Subdivision Approval (SA)
- Town Planning Approval (TPP) Definition
- Uncertainty and Certainty of Planning Permits
What makes a property developer?
The creative spirit
I’ve been asked many times why I love developing. As much as I love the financial freedom it brings, the thing I love most about this hobby turned lifestyl...
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The creative spirit
I’ve been asked many times why I love developing. As much as I love the financial freedom it brings, the thing I love most about this hobby turned lifestyl...Read more
Subdivision Permit Cost Set to Jump - By Reid Sexton
Reid Sexton
The Age - December 8, 2011
HOME owners and developers wanting to subdivide land in Victoria will be forced to pay hundreds of dollars e...
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Reid Sexton
The Age - December 8, 2011
HOME owners and developers wanting to subdivide land in Victoria will be forced to pay hundreds of dollars e...Read more
In city's middle-ring burbs, many towers rise By Simon Johanson
Simon Johanson
November 26, 2011
The Age
Only one party objected to ...
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Simon Johanson
November 26, 2011
The Age
Only one party objected to ...Read more
Zones. Where to find them and what they are for.
All land in Victoria is zoned for specific uses. If you wish to check the zoning in your particular area, you can check with your local Council Planning Scheme which sets out the z...
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All land in Victoria is zoned for specific uses. If you wish to check the zoning in your particular area, you can check with your local Council Planning Scheme which sets out the z...Read more
How long will my planning application take to process?
It is difficult to specify time frames for processing planning applications as they vary from local Council to local Council. Each Council has its own agenda and there are no set t...
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It is difficult to specify time frames for processing planning applications as they vary from local Council to local Council. Each Council has its own agenda and there are no set t...Read more
How many units I can I fit on the property?
This is a difficult question to answer. There are no set rules across the board but there are Council constraints that will determine the rules that apply to your particular development....
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This is a difficult question to answer. There are no set rules across the board but there are Council constraints that will determine the rules that apply to your particular development....Read more
Things to look for when purchasing a development site
Things to look for when purchasing a development site, Res Code requirements, caveats, easements and drive way widths are a few items to consider.
Caveat beware!!
A caveat on a title is a ...
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Things to look for when purchasing a development site, Res Code requirements, caveats, easements and drive way widths are a few items to consider.
Caveat beware!!
A caveat on a title is a ...Read more
Melbourne Property Forecast
As Melbourne’s leading Dual Occupancy developers, we often get asked what we believe is happening with property prices at the moment.
We have to remember though when developing...
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As Melbourne’s leading Dual Occupancy developers, we often get asked what we believe is happening with property prices at the moment.
We have to remember though when developing...Read more
ResCode and Guidelines
Rescode is a residential design code that governs all residential developments up to three-storeys in height within the state of Victoria. The residential code is intended to protect the overall ne...
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Rescode is a residential design code that governs all residential developments up to three-storeys in height within the state of Victoria. The residential code is intended to protect the overall ne...Read more
Council Nod for High Rise - By Donna Carton
By Donna Carton
Frankston Standard Leader
24th May 2011
THIS 14-storey apartment block will be Frankston’s first high rise since the Peninsula Centre.
The 89 apartments...
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By Donna Carton
Frankston Standard Leader
24th May 2011
THIS 14-storey apartment block will be Frankston’s first high rise since the Peninsula Centre.
The 89 apartments...Read more
Doing their block over subdivision - By John Dagge
JOHN DAGGE From 
Sunday Herald Sun March 13, 2011 12:00AM
WHEN Eltham resident Alan Phillips decided to downsize from his three-bedroom home on a quarter-acre block to a...
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JOHN DAGGE From 
Sunday Herald Sun March 13, 2011 12:00AM
WHEN Eltham resident Alan Phillips decided to downsize from his three-bedroom home on a quarter-acre block to a...Read more
Subdivide & Conquer - By Kate Robertson
Author: Kate Robertson
Publication: Sunday Age (24,Sun 03 Apr 2011)
LAND SMART - DOMAIN PROPERTY REVIEW AUTUMN 2011
Increasing numbers of home owners hope to profi...
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Author: Kate Robertson
Publication: Sunday Age (24,Sun 03 Apr 2011)
LAND SMART - DOMAIN PROPERTY REVIEW AUTUMN 2011
Increasing numbers of home owners hope to profi...Read more
Underlying Factors or Risks When Subdividing
There are underlying factors or risks, which may prevent YOUR property in obtaining the necessary subdivision permits. We have outline a few below:
Zonings: we have seen ma...
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There are underlying factors or risks, which may prevent YOUR property in obtaining the necessary subdivision permits. We have outline a few below:
Zonings: we have seen ma...Read more
Property Developing Risk Versus Reward
Most people believe that just because the people next door have built a new dwelling their property will increase in value. WRONG!! Why? Let me explain. The property in question went through a plan...
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Most people believe that just because the people next door have built a new dwelling their property will increase in value. WRONG!! Why? Let me explain. The property in question went through a plan...Read more
Property Subdivision Factors to Consider
Zonings. We have seen many cases where a property on one side of the street is zoned in a different manner to the other side of the street which may prohibit or discourage the development of a new...
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Zonings. We have seen many cases where a property on one side of the street is zoned in a different manner to the other side of the street which may prohibit or discourage the development of a new...Read more
Subdivision and Town Planning Approval
Taking these two approvals further, a Town Planning Permit (TPP) combined with a Subdivision Approval (SA) provides even more certainty than either one on its own. Costs can now be calculated in or...
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Taking these two approvals further, a Town Planning Permit (TPP) combined with a Subdivision Approval (SA) provides even more certainty than either one on its own. Costs can now be calculated in or...Read more
Subdivision Approval (SA)
Subdivision Approval only (SA) - This states permission has been granted to subdivide the lot into 2 or more lots, however the Town Planning Permit (TPP) must still go through its process. You will...
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Subdivision Approval only (SA) - This states permission has been granted to subdivide the lot into 2 or more lots, however the Town Planning Permit (TPP) must still go through its process. You will...Read more
Town Planning Approval (TPP) Definition
Approval of a Town Planning Permit (TPP) means that a design has been approved and there is no question or uncertainty of what type of development can be achieved.
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Approval of a Town Planning Permit (TPP) means that a design has been approved and there is no question or uncertainty of what type of development can be achieved.
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Uncertainty and Certainty of Planning Permits
When you're thinking of purchasing land with an architechturally designed home you would naturally pay more for it. This is certainty. You see what you get. When purchasing land as a raw parcel...
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When you're thinking of purchasing land with an architechturally designed home you would naturally pay more for it. This is certainty. You see what you get. When purchasing land as a raw parcel...Read more
