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Floor space ratio (FSR), also called floor area ratio (FAR), determines how much total floor area can be built on a site relative to the site’s area. Calculating FSR is simple, but most mistakes happen when confirming what counts toward gross floor area and what local...
Find out if your property is in a flood zone with a practical 5-step checklist using official hazard maps, local planning overlays, and real-world flood evidence to validate risk fast. Learn what flood zoning and flood overlays can mean for feasibility, approvals,...
Greenfields are previously undeveloped land sites that can be built up from scratch. They usually offer layout freedom and simpler early construction assumptions. Brownfield sites are previously used. Their redevelopment may involve actual or potential contamination....
Understand whether your project needs a building permit and how zoning, planning, and building codes affect approval. Learn the full building permit process, from preparing compliant plans and applications to inspections and occupancy approval. Discover common reasons...
One of the first things a property developer must do before embarking on a new project is to consider the slope of the land. Discover how much slope is acceptable. The reality is that many lands have diverse terrains, making property development not a straightforward...
Before doing any design and construction work, property developers must first understand the natural lay of a land. And one crucial area they must look into is the slope’s incline. A landscape's incline, or its degree of steepness, impacts the direction of property...
In property development, the optimal use of land requires identifying its topography. And one important consideration is its slope. There is a critical determinant that can significantly influence a property's value, usability, and potential. And that is understanding...
In recent years, property developers have benefitted immensely from leveraging aerial software and technology. If you haven’t already started using it, you may be wondering how aerial software can help in property development? Aerial software can provide access to...
For architects and property developers, conducting a title search on a property is critical when buying, selling, or refinancing. Running a title search means accessing public records that detail the ownership of a property, ensuring there are no discrepancies, and...
​For architects and property developers, various industry jargon and technical terms are used on a daily basis. It’s essential to become familiar with them because misunderstandings have the potential to lead to big mistakes. Among these crucial terms are slope and...
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...
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