subdivision

Hi to All, I am doing a feasibility on a one lot to 2 subdivision within the BCC. The property is a corner block and assuming that the water and sewer mains are not an issue, is an estimate of $2200 for each adequate? :rolleyes: Also appreciate thoughts on old cladding - could be covering...

Hi all, I've put in an offer for this property and have got an informal acceptance from the owner for a good price. The house is not liveable and my plan is to knock it down and subdivide in half and build 2 dwellings. Initially, i was pretty happy with it but the more i thought about it...

Hi Colleagues, We are considering a subdivision and building project for a lot within the Cockburn Council's area (Perth, WA). Therefore we need to engage services of the surveyor, building designer and a builder. Could anybody help with any referrals? The more local the better :) Thanks...

Hi guys, I have done a 4 townhouses development in Newcastle NSW and currently doing another 6 units development. Due to family reasons my family is going to move to Brisbane in 2013 and look forward to continuing similar small to medium size development in Brisbane. After reading the DCP...

hi guys; i am doing a subdivision at the moment for those with experience with sewers is it generally cheaper to encase or to relocate a sewer ? (i think i have to relocate/encase about 20m of sewer :( )

Hi there, So having finally bought my first property I'm now looking to subdivide and build on the back lot. I am faced with two options and am having a bit of trouble working out the best way to go. (note I am in WA, so i'm not sure if the jargon will differ for other states): Option 1 -...

hi guys; would like to pick these experienced brains on my subdivision i bought a house with a DA consent already given (and it expires in about 8 months, so i better act on it :). are the steps as follows: a) get someone to re survey our place b) get engineering plans c)...

some background info: i live at hornsby council - which has a new tree preservation order in place. (basically, you can cut any non native , non heritage tree). so i have a choice whether to cut the following tree: i have a 500m block (with a approx 100m) handle at the corner (right...

I need you advice to structure my loan, depending on how CGT is calculated. My PPOR has just been subdivided. There is an existing house in the front. I will live in the existing house and new house will become an investment property. I wonder how the capital gain is calculated when the IP is...

Im doing some initial costings for a subdivision just north of Brisbane, and am finding general costing details really hard to find online. Anyone had any experience on some of these items that can help me out with a rough estimate on one, some or all? Tree clearing per acre? (need 3...

Hi, After failing to secure a block big enough for a battle-axe, we came across this corner block about 720sqm. Trying to put numbers together at the moment. Does anyone know any builder / house design that would fit on a 350sqm (half the original block) - with 23m width and 15m depth - level...

:confused: Can someone please help me? I got a copy of the contract and found this big dark line across the block on the diagram. What is it and how can this affect the battle-axe? The block is 1220sqm with the existing house sitting at the front of the block. I don't think that dark line is...

Its probably been done to death, but I would appreciate some input on the following.... I have a PPOR subdividable block on which I want to; a) build a house at the back, then b) live in it, while I demolish the other one and build a new one on the front c) sell the back one, paying no...

I am not familiar with this process and would appreciate some guidance. I live on a 850sqm RZ1 block in Canberra and I want to explore the option of building a second dwelling at the rear of the property. I always thought an RZ1 could not be subdivided - reading this document seams to indicate...

Hi everyone We are currently looking for a block of land to build on in the Northern suburbs of Brisbane. We have found a 480m, level block at a great price for the location. However, the reason it is being sold at such a good price is because the Vendor is requiring the purchaser to do...

Hi all, please help. We're doing this for the first time and would like to know something. Purpose: to build a duplex villa on our 696sqm gently sloping towards the street Question: Who is involved in a team of professions to prepare DA application and get the approval. What do they do in...

After years of inspiration, self-education and research, we're getting closer to our 1st development. We'd love comments, tips, and guidance please. Here’s the deal so far. Building a dual occ (2 villas) on a 670sqm block of land in Central-North Coast NSW Two of 3 beds, 2 baths, and...

Hi all, not sure if this is the right place to post this. I have a large amount of land on my property that we do not use and and have been meaning to do something with. It could easily be split off from my property to create an allotment with 9 metre street frontage and a 40 metre depth. I...

Hi, Hoping for some advice for an IP as the local council (surprise surprise) is not helping...The IP is 3 lots, vacant land, semi cleared on 25acres, NSW south coast. Zoning is R1a and about to change to E3 (enviro mgment). Only 1 dwelling entitlement on middle block. Across the road are...

I've just set up a web site for our subdivision project to call for expressions of interest from those wanting to purchase blocks. I still have a few finishing touches to put on the website (like changing the header image from the WordPress default), but have made it live now and would...