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Is My House in a Bushfire Zone VIC?

Is My House in a Bushfire Zone VIC?

There's an undeniable appeal to Victoria, with its vast landscapes and diverse vegetation. But that appeal is also the source of challenges in the form of bushfires that regularly threaten parts of the state. As a homeowner or property developer in Victoria, you want...

3 min read
Should I Buy a Property in a Bushfire Zone?

Should I Buy a Property in a Bushfire Zone?

Purchasing property in high-risk areas like bushfire zones always comes with both risk and reward. If you’re on the fence about the idea, discover how you can make your decision-making easier.  The 2019-2020 bushfire season in Australia was one of the worst we’ve seen...

4 min read
What should I do if my house is in a bushfire zone?

What should I do if my house is in a bushfire zone?

Bushfires can cause massive destruction of lives and property. But they are preventable. Find out what you need to do to avoid bushfires on your property. As you know, bushfires can be devastating. It can cause immense damage to property and pose significant risks to...

6 min read
Should I buy a property with high flood risk?

Should I buy a property with high flood risk?

For various reasons, more Australians are warming up to the idea of buying properties in areas that experience floods. Discover if it’s really a risk that’s worth taking. Floods are a costly, recurring issue in Australia. The economic toll of floods is substantial,...

5 min read

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What Is Strategic Land Use Planning?

What Is Strategic Land Use Planning?

What Is Strategic Land Use Planning? Without strategic land use planning, Australia’s land would quickly become one of the scarcest resources we have as a nation. Learn more about how strategic land planning helps keep society and the environment on its feet.  Land is...

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What Is Sustainable Real Estate Development?

What Is Sustainable Real Estate Development?

With an ever-increasing awareness and growing urgency to address climate change, it’s essential we all do our part. Besides, Australian building codes are also catching up with the times to reflect modern, sustainable building standards. Advances in technology and...

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The Importance of Urban Planning – The Seven Key Reasons

The Importance of Urban Planning – The Seven Key Reasons

As cities continue to grow, so do their challenges and complexities. Urban planning presents an all-encompassing solution to those challenges.  Developing urban areas require a great deal of forward-thinking and thorough planning. The growth of cities and towns should...

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Building in Bushfire Areas – Five Things to Consider

Building in Bushfire Areas – Five Things to Consider

Can developers still make money in riskier locations such as those under threat of bushfires? Only if you take note of the necessary precautions. After the recent surges in bushfires across the country, the Commonwealth Government sprang to action and introduced new...

5 min read
What to Consider When Building in Flood Areas

What to Consider When Building in Flood Areas

Are you looking to develop on an untapped plot of land that can get flooded at times? Before you go ahead, find out why building in floodplains is trickier than you may think. As a developer, you can overcome many difficulties and build something durable in the...

5 min read
The Top 5 Buildings That Make Use of Parametric Design

The Top 5 Buildings That Make Use of Parametric Design

Parametric design is a method that can help both architects and property developers. Here are some of the best examples of the design process in practice. Throughout history, architects have adapted buildings to their surroundings. They have the initial design in...

6 min read

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