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Building Envelope: How three townhouses can become two

23 February 2010
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So you’ve heard about the “300 m2 per lot” rule of thumb used by planners for potential developments.
You factored this in as you purchased your 900 m2 block of land.
You’re sure to get a Planning Permit for three townhouses, right?

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What is the minimum size of land to subdivide in Victoria?

16 February 2010
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Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching the possibility of subdividing your property, you may also be interested in these articles:

Subdividing land in Victoria: The 5 tests your property must pass
Dual Occupancy Subdivision: A tale of two developments

Alternatively, if you are ready to [...]

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STCA – What does STCA mean?

25 January 2010
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Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching a property suitable for development STCA, you may also be interested in these articles:

What’s the minimum size of land required to subdivide in Victoria?
Subdividing land in Victoria: The 5 tests your property must pass

Alternatively, if [...]

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Subdividing Land in Victoria: The 5 tests your property must pass

27 November 2009
Subdividing Land in Victoria

Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching subdividing your land, you may also be interested in these articles:

What’s the minimum size of land required to subdivide in Victoria?
Land Subdividing: An overview of the process in Victoria

Alternatively, if you are ready to start [...]

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Property Investment Strategies: How to proactively add significant equity without building or renovating

17 November 2009
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How can you proactively add significant equity to your investment property without building or renovating?
Read more to find out how one of our clients took less than six months to do just that.

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Property Development 101: Step 4

19 October 2009
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Now that you have completed your Concept Plans (Step 3), your project needs formal planning permission from your local planning authority.
The goal of this step, Step 4: Application, is to obtain a planning permit for your project.
This article will outline the following steps in the planning permit application process:

Steps to take before making your planning [...]

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Property Development 101: Step 2

6 October 2009
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Now that you’ve completed Step 1: Assessment, only potential developments with a Medium to High level of Confidence should proceed.
The goal of this step, Step 2: Strategy, is to produce a Strategic Business Plan that:

Quantifies your profit
Re-interrogates the brief, and
Documents your Strategy

Note: If you haven’t already, it may be worthwhile reading Property Development 101: [...]

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2008/2009 HIA Award Winner: Surrey Hills Project

14 September 2009
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Brutal Art Design + Build are the proud recipients of the 2008-2009 HIA CSR Victoria Award in the category of best Renovation $350,000 – $500,000 for our work on our client’s Surrey Hills project.
This award winning home is featured in the Top Homes 2008/2009 Housing Industry Association Awards magazine.

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Land Subdividing

17 August 2009
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Land subdividing is an essential part of broadacre, greenfield and infill property development and refers to the process of breaking down one large land allotment into two or more smaller land allotments – each on their own separate title.
Land subdividing can be a profitable form of property development in its own right – or could [...]

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Property Development 101: Introduction

23 June 2009
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If you’ve ever watched an episode of Grand Designs or talked with a friend who has been through the building/development process, you’ll realise that there are many small but significant elements that must come together in order to successfully complete any Property Development project.
But where can you look to find out how all of these [...]

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