We have put together a data driven insight into how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact property developers and investors in Perth and Western Australia. This special release 10-page guide has been carefully collated with the help of 5 respected Perth experts in their respective fields; Real estate agency licensee Commercial finance broker [...]
Subdividing Land and Building in Western Australia Subdividing land and building new dwellings will continue to play an important role in providing housing opportunities for the states growing population. In this article we will explore why, from a planning perspective and development economics perspective. Whether you’re subdividing one block into two [...]
What is a Property Easement or Covenant? What is an easement on a property? What is a covenant? what is the difference? If you have purchased, or are looking to purchase and develop land in Western Australia, it is likely that you have come across the term the terms Covenant or [...]
How to Make Money Subdividing Property in Western Australia Five tips to maximise your profits by developing and subdividing land. As subdivision and property development consultants, we have a lot of people asking us how to make money subdividing property in Western Australia. How do we maximise our returns? What makes [...]
How to Become a Property Developer Today Ever wanted tot learn how to become a property developer that does successful deals? Well, this article will provide 5 tips on how to become a property developer, that if acted upon, will keep you focused and put you ahead of the pack in [...]
The McGowan Government’s announcement early this month that it will lift Keystart loans by more than $400 million to stimulate housing demand is good news for subdivision in the Perth property market. The stimulus package, aimed at lower-income earners, is particularly relevant in WA as nearly 80% of Keystart loans in [...]
Incorporating Special Purpose Dwellings into Subdivisions The Residential Design Codes of Western Australia has a specific (and mostly unknown) section devoted to the provision of special purpose dwellings in residentially coded areas of the community. These are; Ancillary dwellings (can be granny flats in WA, in this instance they are not [...]
The Subdivision Cost Calculator: Is my Project Worth It? Do you know how accurately calculate subdivision costs and your projects viably? Do you know what residual land value is? You need to become an expert subdivision cost calculator to ensure your developments are profitable, and that means understanding how to compile [...]
Variations and Concessions to the Residential Design Codes WA Did you know that there are concessions and variations you can apply to planning rules in WA, that allow you to bend the rules a little? This article will give you a brief overview of these design concessions and variations, and how [...]
How Much Does Subdivision Cost a Developer? Where do I find the answer to my question how much does subdivision cost? The answer is different from job to job, as there is variable scope of work from site to site. This article will explore the cost components that as a whole will [...]
How much does it cost to Subdivide Property in WA? When it comes to developing land in Perth, most peoples favourite question is how much does it cost to subdivide property? We will explore this topic in this article. This is a very important question, however there is no golden ticket answer. [...]
Dual density zoning, what does it mean for you? There seems to be a lot of confusion and misinformation around dual density coding in Western Australia. This is amongst novice and experience developers alike- they are often getting the wrong advice and information, either from selling agents, colleagues or through their [...]
Subdividing in Bushfire Prone Areas of WA Subdividing rural land, or subdividing land in bushfire prone areas, is becoming increasingly common in Western Australia. Many people are finding themselves in the position of having to jump through extra planning hoops in the process. Councils have infill targets that they need to [...]
Do you own a potential corner block subdivision? Corner block subdivision has become a hot topic in western Australia. Some important State Planning Policy changes have been gazetted by way of Development Control Policy 2.2 (DC2.2). In particular, they will affect the subdivision potential of corner lots in suburbs across the [...]