Learn all about infrastructure and Public open space charges in Western Australia. When subdividing or developing land in western Australia, there are many different costs that the average developer realises in the course of doing a deal. There are all the regular fees and charges around surveying, engineering, design and [...]
Consider your net tax position, not gross This article has been prepared to highlight the importance of careful tax planning and advice before developing larger parcels of land in Australia. Many landowners are of the view that taking full responsibility for developing their own property will put them in a better [...]
An Update on Subdivision Costs in Perth What will my subdivision cost? Whilst this is everyones favourite question, you need to realise there is research and a process to getting to this answer. Every site is slightly different, and you need to look at a lot of factors (above and below [...]
A property developers market update for the year ahead in Western Australia The West Australian property market had been on a steady slump trajectory for the better part of a decade leading up to 2021. Early last year we saw the green shoots of a long-anticipated Perth property market recovery [...]
Understanding how soil classification effects subdivision and development costs When developing or subdividing land, you need to understand that the site you purchase must be able to accommodate its intended development (residential dwellings in this instance) relative to the soil type and classification. If the soil classification and/or site conditions [...]
How to choose a builder for your property development. Working out how to choose a builder for your property developments is a very important task in the process of bringing your project to fruition. Choosing the right type of builder to construct and deliver your project is pivotal to your success [...]
How to find profitable developments sites in Western Australia. Learning how to find development sites in the right areas that are actually going to make a dollar is one of the most important questions aspiring developers want answers to, and also one of the most important skill sets to obtain. This article [...]
What are the risks in property development? Seven mistakes developers make by overlooking the risks in property development. Although it can be lucrative and you can make a lot of money, most people appreciate there are a lot of potential risks in property development. The problem is, most people don't know [...]
What are the secrets to making money in property development? How do property developers make money in Western Australia? If you are getting started in property development, you might be wondering how property developers make money? This article looks at three main factors that are paramount to how property developers to [...]
Learn how to do a professional feasibility study. Remove the uncertainty - Make the right choice. There are lots of choices out there regarding where to develop, what to develop and how to develop property. Once you start looking at sites and try to consider all the options, it can get [...]
Planning Reform for Western Australia : Overview On Wednesday the 20th of May, the Western Australian State Government announced an Action Plan for Planning Reform as part of COVID-19 economic recovery measures. Significant legislative, regulatory and policy changes will be implemented over the coming months to support Western Australia’s COVID-19 economic [...]
Perth Property Forecast 2020 - a Good News Story This article will discuss, for the first time in many years, a positive Perth property forecast. 2020 is going to be the year that the Perth property market starts to recover. For property developers, this is good news. Perth has been hit [...]
An Overview of The R Codes WA - How do They Effect You? Do you know what the R-codes are? Did you know they have been recently updated? For the purposes of small lot subdivision and infill development in western Australia, the most important reference document is State Planning Policy 7.3 [...]
Is a Residential Property Syndicate a Good Idea? Should I use a property syndicate to fund a project? What is a property syndicate? is it smart to get involved in one? Should I form one? Lots of people getting into subdivisions and property development will stumble across the concept of a [...]
The Servicing Cost to Subdivide Land in WA Want to know what is it going to cost to supply services to new lots in a subdivision or development? You will discover that when you are trying to find out what the cost to subdivide land in Perth is for your preliminary [...]
Two Saturdays ago, the liberal party under the leadership of Scott Morrison, delivered an unexpected but welcome election victory for property developers, mortgage brokers and real estate investors in Perth, many of whom were nervously sitting on the sidelines expecting the opposite result and more years on the property doldrums. They [...]
Design WA - the Future of Development Design and Assessment Have you heard about the new Design WA? Do you know that it will have a major impact on your infill property development ambitions? There have been big changes to the planning framework for residential development in WA, with more scheduled [...]
Property Development Finance in a Tough Lending Market Getting the Right Property Development Finance for Your Project Have you heard of the expression "no money, no project?". Nothing is truer said. Many developers fail to get projects off the ground or delude themselves about a projects viability because they make erroneous assumptions [...]
How to become a real estate developer who makes money Want to learn how to become a real estate developer? What you really want to do is become a successful one, and that requires a skillset and understanding of key principles, that are explored in this article. This article will provide [...]