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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...
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...
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...
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