Author: Alex Steffan

Public consultation for proposed development has always been a major concern for Council, the community, and developers. The objective is for the public to be able to have input on … Read more “Public notification for development and how you can be in the know”

Can I build three-storeys? As a private consulting town planner, this is a question I get almost daily. The quick answer is generally ‘no’ with a solid amount of ‘maybe’ … Read more “Can I build three storeys in height? How high can I build?”

Almost all developments (no matter the size of the project) will begin by obtaining development approval (DA) from Council. But how long can this take? Well, how long is a … Read more “How long can it take to obtain a development approval?”

What dollar value does a development approval (DA) add to your property sale price? The common assumption is that a development approval will add a decent amount of value to … Read more “How much value can a DA add to your sale price?”

Logan City Council will be making some amendments to their definition of an ‘Auxiliary Unit’ in the new financial year (July 2018). We have put together a simple overview for … Read more “Changes to auxiliary units in Logan City Council”

So you’ve found the right property, your PropertEASE report tells you that you may be able to achieve a 1 into 2 subdivision, or build 4x townhouses, but what else … Read more “Looking at a development site? What key issues should you be looking for?”

Can’t I just put up a fence and split my property title? As a development consultant and town planner, this is surprisingly a question I get quite a lot. I … Read more “The real cost for a subdivision”

Secondary dwelling? Auxiliary Unit? Dual Occupancy? They all look the same but what are the key differences? Generally, a ‘secondary dwelling’ or more commonly known as a ‘grannyflat’ is a … Read more “Secondary dwelling vs. Auxiliary Unit vs. Dual Occupancy”