Property Development Guides
Practical guides to help you understand property development in NSW. No jargon, just clear explanations.
Getting Started
Development Types
How to Build a Granny Flat in NSW
Everything about secondary dwellings: the 60sqm rule, minimum lot sizes, approval pathways, costs, and rental potential.
Dual Occupancy in NSW
Building a duplex or two dwellings on one lot. Attached vs detached, requirements, subdivision options, and comparison with granny flats.
Subdivision in NSW
How to split your land. Torrens title vs strata, minimum lot sizes, battleaxe configurations, the approval process, and typical costs.
Approvals & Documents
CDC vs DA: Which Approval Do You Need?
Complying Development Certificate vs Development Application. When to use each, timeframes, costs, and what excludes you from the fast-track.
Section 10.7 Planning Certificates
The official document that tells you what planning controls affect a property. What's in it, how to read it, and why you need one.
88B Instruments: Easements and Covenants
Understanding restrictions on your title. Drainage easements, rights of way, restrictive covenants, and how they affect what you can build.
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