Property Information

May 02, 2024

What to Consider When Buying Land With an Approved Planning Permit

Posted at 15:34h in Housing, Property Information

I thought I would share a couple of things to considering when purchasing a property with an approved planning permit already on it. This post is especially relevant when you are considering a site for a multi unit development. Of course there are many checks and...

April 23, 2024

What is an Activity Centre Zone?

Posted at 10:04h in Commercial/Industrial, Planning Controls, Property Information

The Activity Centre Zone is a zone that has been created to facilitate development and land use planning within an activity centre. Unlike most other zones, the types of uses allowed are determined by the Council, which allows for a bespoke planning control, unique for the...

February 07, 2024

Transport Zones Explained

Posted at 14:11h in Planning Controls, Property Information

Is your property adjacent to a Transport Zone? Not sure what that means? Read on for information on how it might affect you. When looking at a Planning Certificate or Zoning Map of your property, you might see that the land is adjacent to a different...

August 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Waste Management Plans: Everything You Need to Know

Posted at 14:25h in Planning Process, Property Information

Many planning applications will require a Waste Management Plan as part of the information request from the Council. Read on to discover what they are, what needs to be included and where you can go to get help if the Council request one. What is...

August 10, 2022

Melbourne Land Supply and Developments for 2021 Released

Posted at 15:12h in Commercial/Industrial, Housing, Property Information

The Urban Development Program is an initiative of the State government to monitor residential and industrial development and land supply. It pools a range of key datasets and information together to provide a yearly update on: Supply of greenfield residential land, both in Melbourne's growth...

September 17, 2021

How To Check For A Covenant

Posted at 11:36h in Property Information

Not sure if a property you own or want to buy in Victoria has a covenant on it? Before you get stuck with something like that I'll cover how you can quickly check the title for that information. Firstly, this is an example of a land...