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Do you have plans for 2012? Part 2 – The process

25 January 2012

In part one of Do you have plans for 2012? Part 1 – Your homework, we talked about looking for a suitable property to purchase, for development and sub-division. Perhaps you don’t have to look any further than a property you already own.
There are many people who already own a property that is suitable for [...]

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Do you have plans for 2012? Part 1 – Your homework

11 January 2012

Are you looking to develop a property in 2012? If so, now is the time to start doing your homework. There are a few things you can do to begin the new year with a clear development plan.
What type of development are you looking to do? This will determine the size of the land that [...]

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Last round of Property Development Assessments for 2011

14 December 2011

Christmas is fast approaching and the Brutal Art Design + Build team are busy doing the December dash.
If you would like a Property Development Assessment to ponder over the Christmas break, you will need to order and pay for it by close of business Friday 16 December 2011, to ensure we can have it back [...]

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Intergenerational Housing: Shifting Wealth – Part 2

18 October 2011

In Part 1 of Intergeneration Housing: Shifting Wealth, we talked about the expense of land and the difficulty of adult children being able to purchase property in the neighbourhood in which they grew up. We discussed two scenarios on how intergenerational housing could work and this week, we discuss another two scenarios.

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Intergenerational Housing: Shifting Wealth – Part 1

24 August 2011

“Let’s face it, we don’t have expensive housing in Australia, we have expensive land. The average cost of residential land overtook the median cost of constructing a dwelling, across all Australian capitals, about five years ago. The difference between the two is now considerable and growing.” Michael Matusik.

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Two up: Dual Occupancy Developments – Part 2

14 July 2011

In Two up: Dual Occupancy Developments – Part 1 we discussed what a dual occupancy development is, some history around land sizes and sourcing properties. In this article, we will discuss some financial benefits of a dual occupancy development.

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Two up: Dual Occupancy Developments – Part 1

24 June 2011

A dual occupancy development is a great way to start or expand your property portfolio. There are plenty of properties on the market that make ideal dual occupancy development sites.

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No clowning around – plasterers wear stilts

3 June 2011

Did you know that plasterers often wear stilts when plastering ceilings and installing cornices? Whilst it is unlikely to be the latest fashion trend, it is an important part of their toolbox.

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The Four C’s

20 May 2011

There is a lot that goes into a successful property development. Four ingredients seem to be common to a successful outcome: Commitment, Creativity, Continuity and Capital. Think of it like you are baking a cake, you leave out one ingredient and the outcome may not meet your expectations!

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6 star energy rating – What does this mean for my project?

6 May 2011

6 star energy rating – what does this mean for my project?
From 1 May 2011, all new homes, renovations and additions in Victoria will be required to meet a minimum 6 star energy rating, with inclusion of either a solar hot water system or a rainwater tank.

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