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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...
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...
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...
How to Kickstart a Successful Strategic Land Deal (And the Four Key Steps to Follow) A strategic land deal can present a massive opportunity for property developers. But only if you know how to do it right. At face value, strategic land deals are pretty...
The Housing Booms and Busts Since 1975 (And How the Trends Can Prep Us for the Future) The property market is an ever-shifting landscape that can be challenging to navigate. Luckily, history can teach us some valuable lessons about the market’s ebb and flow. Rising...
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