Recently I was discussing the common Council Contributions that apply to multiple dwelling applications. One fee that also applies to some development applications is the Metropolitan Planning Levy. This fee is a little different to the others as it is required to be paid to...
I went to a networking event recently and one of the topics that was discussed was around imitation in a business sense, whether it is of a new idea or product that we have created. There are many ways that the development industry can be impacted...
How long? There is now less than 6 months until the new residential zones will replace the existing zones. The new zones could potentially reduce the allowable height and number of dwellings permissible on a lot, which may affect projects that you have in the pipeline. ...
This is a handy guide to understanding the sometimes lengthy process to getting town planning approval for your project. We believe the key to a successful and speedy outcome is in the planning or Pre-Application phase. While we can’t change the regulated steps an application...
So, you live in Melbourne and have seen an advertisement on a neighbouring property about a proposed development - what next? The Development First, you need to see the plans. You may have to go to the council office or you may be able to view something...
While doing some research for a project recently I found this really useful website called Housing In Victoria. It has been set up to provide data on housing and housing affordability indicators. It is an interactive website with a number of different indicators and data...