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Whether you're building a small home office atop your garage, 20 new homes in a residential expansion, or an apartment or office block, one constant remains: the need for planning permission and construction permits. Some small projects might not need planning...
If you've never had to apply for a building permit before, the process can seem complex. While approval can take time, the process itself is relatively simple. What complicates matters is specific requirements for building permits that can vary considerably between...
As a property developer, you need to be prepared to face multiple challenges and obstacles before you even break ground. Particularly taxing is running into zoning challenges when you've got your building design ready to go. If you find your building permit...
Successful property development depends on adhering to a complex range of rules and regulations. Rather than being an additional layer of red tape, these rules and regulations ensure that construction projects meet safety, design, and environmental standards set by...
What Is an Infill Development Site? Finding the perfect development site requires foresight and flexibility. You may not find the exact site you had in mind but knowing how you can work with different types of development sites will put you in good stead. A different...
What Is a Greenfield Development? Finding development opportunities is the first stage of any project. It’s exciting, and it sets the scene for the work ahead. There are many helpful industry terms and jargon you may want to familiarise yourself with. Greenfields...
What Are the Different Types of Land Use Zones? Land use zoning is a system used by governments and local councils to classify parcels of land. Each land use zone establishes the land uses that are permissible (with or without consent) or prohibited in a particular...
Getting Access to the Best Property Development Opportunities What defines a development opportunity? It’s more than a piece of land or property. As you should know, property development requires dedication, a lot of research, and the ability to see a project through...
Land Development and Subdivision For many property developers, land development and subdivision go hand-in-hand. Subdivision is the process whereby you divide property or a piece of land into one or more lots. Whether you subdivide an existing property or an...
How to Make Money in Property Development A passion for property development isn’t enough to make it a full-time job; you need to be able to turn a profit. Done right, you can make money in property development. Property development is big business. If you know what...
What Are the Stages of the Land Development Process? Land development is the process whereby a land developer finds the right piece of raw land and builds a property rather than finding an existing property and renovating it. It’s a complex process, but once you know...
What Does Urban Development Zoning Mean? States and territories zone land by dividing it up based on what the land will be used for. These areas fall into residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, public-use, and mixed-use zones. From there, each state will...
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