Dual Occupancy

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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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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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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Searching for a Development Site

18 November 2010

Spring is selling season and with the increase of properties on the market, I thought it was time to step up my search for a development property.

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The Corner Block Advantage

12 October 2010

A few weeks ago, Mandeep left a comment asking us whether Council is more lenient on subdividing Corner Blocks if the resultant lots can be accessed from separate driveways.
We’re glad that you’re Thinking Parking, Mandeep!
The good news is that there’s a not-so-obvious benefit from subdividing Corner Blocks over and above separate driveways…

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How to get an Additional Crossover: Think Parking Part III

4 October 2010

Earlier this year we wrote about subdividing your land without Common Property.
Subdividing without Common Property simplifies Land Titles and removes the need for an Owner’s Corporation (not to mention annual meetings and fees!).
Now that you’re Thinking Parking, if you want to subdivide without common property, your next question is: will Council allow independent vehicle access [...]

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Turning Circles and Accessways: Think Parking Part II

28 September 2010

Following on from last week’s article, we hope you’re now beginning to “Think Parking and not Bedrooms” as you approach your development.
Ensuring you have sufficient parking is an important first step.
But did you know that without easy access to and from that parking, your application may still fail Parking Provision requirements?

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Public Open Space: When developing two units may be better than three…

31 August 2010

Every now and again, we assess a potential development site as being equally suitable to be subdivided into 2 large dwellings or 3 small dwellings.
All things being equal, a three unit development should be more profitable than two.
Unfortunately, not all things are equal…

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How to win at VCAT

27 May 2010

A client recently approached us with a problem.
His proposed Dual Occupancy drawn up by another firm was refused its Planning Permit by local authority, Yarra Ranges Shire Council.
He asked us if we could help him at VCAT to overturn the Council decision and gain his Planning Permit.
We ended up securing his Planning Permit – WITHOUT [...]

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Dual occupancy home designs: Don’t short change yourself!

13 May 2010

Welcome – you’ve just discovered one of our most popular posts!
If you got here because you are researching performing a Dual Occupancy Development on your property, you may also be interested in these articles:

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

Alternatively, if you are [...]

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