Brutal Art Design + Build

The hidden cost of Subdividing Land: It’s not my job

21 April 2011

If you’ve subscribed to our email newsletter, you can probably tell that we enjoy guiding our clients through their subdivision and development projects.
However there is one type of client that brings us great sadness.
That’s the client who has come to us to rescue and finish their project that has been started elsewhere.
This article will outline [...]

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Town Planning Permit: The process

28 February 2011

Over recent weeks, we have been asked about the Town Planning Permit process.
This can be a time consuming part of the process and where projects may end up in VCAT. It is important to consult with council prior to submitting a Town Planning Application to get their feedback on the proposed development, in an attempt [...]

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Can I develop my property?

4 February 2011

It is a new year and from the number of enquiries we have had, many of you were busy over the break considering developing your property or a property you are interested in purchasing.
The consistent question has been, “I want to sub-divide but where do I begin?”

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Merry Christmas from Brutal Art Design + Build

21 December 2010

From the Brutal Art Design + Build team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe 2011.
We have enjoyed working with our clients on their projects, assessing over 100 properties, engaging with most councils in Melbourne, seeing projects being built and speaking with many people about their development projects. We look forward to continuing [...]

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Design issues that affect costs – Part 2

17 December 2010

Last week we wrote about some design considerations to factor in early in your project.
This week, we continue on with the design issues that affect costs and how these early decisions influence and impact the building costs.

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