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For both novice and seasoned developers, securing building permits is an essential but frustrating part of every project. Before you can start digging the foundations for your new commercial structure, or take sledgehammer to your dated bathroom, you must submit...
Building permits are not designed to be a nuisance for homeowners and property developers. They are a way for counties, towns, municipalities, and states to ensure that all buildings meet minimum safety and structural standards. They are meant to keep people safe, not...
Getting a planning permit approved can be a challenging process that can even test the patience of the most tenacious. Unfortunately, it's not the only permit you'll need before starting work on your new development. Once your planning permit has been issued, you also...
The term 'planning permit' might conjure images of daunting paperwork and labyrinthine bureaucracy. In truth, while obtaining a planning permit is a detail-oriented process, understanding its components demystifies the task. Below we break down a planning permit and...
How To Find Properties with Subdivision Potential The right site can bring in great profits for property developers. It’s even more so if they subdivide a site and develop multiple properties on it. There’s a huge potential for profit in subdividing a site. For...
5 Tips for Finding Profitable Residential Development Sites Not all sites for property development are created equal. And for project developers, their chosen site can make the difference between profitability and loss. Residential properties are becoming increasingly...
Infill property developments are constructed on empty or underutilised land in built-up and urban areas. Developing property on infill land benefits the local economy and preserves nature and our agricultural land by preventing urban sprawl. There are many reasons to...
Brownfield sites are tracts of land which were previously developed but are no longer in use. These sites have typically been used for commercial or industrial developments, and they may have existing structures, and in some cases, the ground is contaminated. It could...
Finding the right brownfield development site is integral to the success of your property development project. Brownfield sites are land that has previously been developed but is no longer in use. These developments are commercial or industrial properties which may...
What is Overshadowing and How Does It Impact Building Designs? Overshadowing can be a real problem for communities and property developers. Here’s how you can avoid it. How would you feel if your house is suddenly overshadowed by a huge building? Would it be...
How to Find Off-Market Development Sites Finding off-market property sites is a great way to evade the fierce competition in the property market. In this article, we’ll talk about how you can find off-market opportunities easier. Among the biggest challenges for...
Infill development sites are commonly described as land in urban areas which is underutilised or simply vacant. Often these sites fall in less coveted locations. However, they remain valuable to the local community and property developers with foresight. To fight...
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