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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...
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...
What Is Commercial Zoning? Zoning is the method used by states and territories to control the growth and development of the various areas in their states. Local councils enforce zoning per town and city planning. Zoning ensures that property retains its respective...
Land Development Checklist – 3 Points to Focus On Land development is a start-from-scratch kind of business, and property developers who build on raw, undeveloped land have a few additional procedures to complete. Land development opens up a range of new...
Zoning 101: What You Need to Know The term zoning refers to a framework set out by territory and state governments regarding the types of properties which can be developed in each area. This framework was created to regulate the growth and character of the area....
Factors That May Be Dragging Out Your Planning Appeal Your planning appeal’s timeline will rely on several factors. Understanding what affects your timeline will help you prepare for this complex process. Developers often have one question in mind before submitting...
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