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Your go-to destination for the ins and outs of the Australian property development landscape. We dig deep into project feasibility, funding structures, and everything you need to navigate the complexities of development projects.

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Education Beginner

How to Become a Property Developer in Australia: Complete Practical Guide

Step-by-step guide to becoming a property developer in Australia. Learn required capital, licensing requirements, development pathways, and realistic timelines from first project to established developer.

35 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Property Development Feasibility Spreadsheets: The Australian Developer's Complete Guide

Why most feasibility templates fail Australian developers. GST margin scheme, state stamp duties, council contributions, and what your spreadsheet is missing.

18 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Building Feasibility Reports Australia: Complete Guide to Structure, Content & Lender Requirements

Comprehensive guide to creating professional building feasibility reports for Australian property development. Learn report structure, bank requirements, essential sections, and state-specific compliance.

18 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Off-the-Plan Sales in Australia: Complete Presales Requirements Guide

Navigate off-the-plan sales and presale requirements in Australia. Covers lender criteria, state regulations, sunset clauses, and settlement strategies for developers.

28 min read
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Legal & Planning Advanced

Contaminated Land Assessment in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide to Costs, Process & Risk Management

Navigate contaminated land assessment in Australia. Understand Phase 1-3 processes, state regulations, costs ($2,500-$100,000+), due diligence, financing implications, and risk mitigation strategies for property development.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Planning Permit Applications in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide

Navigate planning permits across all Australian states. Fees, timelines, VicSmart, CDC pathways and developer strategies for faster approvals.

35 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Property Development Lawyers Australia: Complete Selection Guide

Navigate property development legal services across Australia. Understand specialisations, costs, and select lawyers for acquisitions, planning, and construction.

15 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Owners Corporations in Victoria: Complete Developer's Guide to Establishment & Ongoing Management

Navigate Victoria's $1.3 trillion strata sector. Understand developer obligations, establish OCs correctly, calculate lot liability, manage first AGMs, and minimise ongoing costs across all five tiers.

25 min read
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Finance Advanced

Joint Venture Property Development in Australia: Complete Guide to Structures, Tax & Partnerships

Master JV structures for Australian property development. Understand legal frameworks, tax implications, profit splits, partner vetting, and state-by-state requirements for 2025.

20 min read
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Legal & Planning Advanced

Restrictive Covenants in Australia: Developer's Strategic Guide

Navigate restrictive covenants on property titles. Understand costs, removal processes, state-by-state laws, and strategic approaches for Australian developers.

35 min read
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Finance Advanced

Developer Contributions & Infrastructure Levies: Complete Australian Guide

Master developer contributions across all Australian states. Section 7.11, infrastructure levies, DCPs—calculation methods, current rates, and feasibility impact for professional developers.

25 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Quantity Surveyors in Australian Property Development: Complete Cost Estimation Guide

Master quantity surveyor engagement, cost estimation, and QS reports for Australian property development. Understand fees, ROI, and when to hire a QS across all states.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Property Due Diligence for Developers: Complete Australian Guide

Navigate development site acquisition with confidence. 150+ due diligence items, state-by-state title costs, red flags, and professional team guidance for Australian property developers.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Chattels vs Fixtures in Australian Property Development: GST, Pricing & Legal Guide

Navigate chattel classification for Australian developers. Understand GST implications worth $40,000-$100,000+, legal frameworks, and pricing strategies across all states.

22 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Building Height Restrictions & Setbacks in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide

Navigate Australia's height limits and setback requirements across all states. Understand regulations, calculate feasibility impacts, and optimise development yield with comprehensive state-by-state guidance.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Car Parking Requirements in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide

Navigate Australian car parking requirements for property development across all states. Understand costs, technical standards, reduction strategies, and regulatory frameworks to optimise project feasibility.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Body Corporate in Queensland: Complete Developer's Guide to Costs, Feasibility & BCCM Requirements

Master Queensland body corporate costs, BCCM Act requirements, and financial feasibility impacts. Complete guide for property developers on charges, regulation modules, and development planning.

22 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

DA Approval in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide to Costs, Timelines & Feasibility

Navigate DA approval across all Australian states. Understand costs, timelines, and financial impacts on your development project with state-specific guidance for NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, and SA.

25 min read
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Finance Advanced

FIRB Approval for Property Developers: Complete 2025 Guide to Costs, Timeline & Feasibility

Navigate FIRB approval for property development in Australia. Understand application fees ($14,700-$3.5M), processing timelines (30-147 days), and state surcharge costs affecting project feasibility.

22 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Land Subdivision in Australia: Developer's Guide to Costs, Process & ROI Analysis

Comprehensive guide to land subdivision costs ($20K-$90K+ by state), timelines, financial feasibility and ROI strategies for Australian property developers.

22 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Town Planning in Australia: Complete Property Developer's Guide

Navigate Australian town planning systems across all states. Understand approval processes, costs, timelines, and how planning decisions impact development feasibility and ROI.

20 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Floor Space Ratio (FSR): Complete Australian Developer's Guide

Master FSR for property development: state-by-state controls, GFA calculations, feasibility impact, optimisation strategies, and Clause 4.6 variations explained.

15 min read
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Finance Intermediate

Construction Finance for Property Developers: Complete Australia Guide 2025

Navigate construction finance for property development in Australia. Compare banks, non-banks, and private lenders. Understand LVR, presales, and funding strategies for multi-unit projects.

18 min read
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Legal & Planning Advanced

Heritage Overlays in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide to Costs, Approvals & Feasibility

Navigate Australian heritage overlays with confidence. Understand state regulations, approval costs ($50k-$500k), timelines (3-6 months), and strategic approaches for profitable heritage development.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Residential Zoning Regulations in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide

Comprehensive guide to Australian residential zoning regulations including R2, R3 zones, state-by-state variations, 2025 reforms, and development feasibility analysis.

15 min read
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Legal & Planning Advanced

Strata Title and Management in Australia: Comprehensive Guide for Property Developers

Navigate Australia's $1.3 trillion strata sector. Understand developer obligations, state regulations, compliance requirements, financial modelling, and risk management for strata developments across all Australian states and territories.

25 min read
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Legal & Planning Intermediate

Property Easements in Australia: Complete Developer's Guide to Costs, Rights & Feasibility Impact 2025

Comprehensive guide to easements for Australian property developers. Understand types, state-by-state laws, building restrictions, costs, due diligence, and how easements affect development feasibility.

25 min read
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Tax Advanced

GST Margin Scheme for Property Development: Complete Australia Guide 2025

Master the Australian GST margin scheme for property development. Learn eligibility, calculations, compliance requirements, and tax savings strategies with real examples and case studies.

18 min read
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Education Beginner

Best Property Development Courses in Australia 2025: Complete Review & Comparison

Comprehensive guide to property development courses in Australia, from university degrees to YouTube channels. Compare costs, content, and credibility of every major education provider.

8 min read
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