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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...
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...
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...
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,...
The Seven Key Reasons Why Urban Planning is a Must – And Why Developers Should Follow Planning Rules and Trends As cities continue to grow, so do their challenges and complexities. Urban planning presents an all-encompassing solution to those challenges. The reality...
How Urban Planning Can Impact Your Property Development Project Did you know that every urban planning decision on a state level can either hurt or benefit your development company? Find out why. Urban planning is a forward-thinking planning process used to outline...
How did COVID border lockdowns impact property development? The implications have been far-reaching, and property development is one industry which has been dramatically affected.
Why Heritage Listings Are Important for Preserving History National heritage listings are given to places in Australia which have environmental, historical, and social value. By naming a site a heritage listing, state and national governments can ensure that the...
What’s the Difference Between Greenfield vs. Brownfields? Purchasing a greenfield vs. brownfield site for your next development project can make a huge difference in terms of budget, timeline, environmental concerns, and more. Learn the difference between the two to...
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...
Australia experiences an average of 11 cyclones a year. Here are five things to consider when building in cyclone-prone areas like the Western, North-western, Northern and Eastern regions.
Tired of making small profits off expensive land? Try looking at more affordable properties with a bigger long-term upside. What attracts most property developers to Green Belt land? For starters, it's about as cheap as land can be, which means that it can be highly...
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...
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...
A new addition to Australia's real estate market, the Build-to-Rent strategy is facing some early challenges because it isn't readily accepted in the country. However, local developers might miss out on an excellent opportunity if they hesitate. Having long attracted...
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...
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...
Taking solar access into account is critical to quicker development application approvals. Discover the guidelines that architects and developers should follow. Everyone knows that the development application (DA) approval process can be quite tedious and complex....
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...
Parametric design is slowly becoming an inseparable part of architecture. But property development may need it too. Will smart machines take over the industry? Let’s find out. Property development can’t go far without architecture. A good property developer can always...
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