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Voluntary Planning Agreements: Useful Strategy for Developers

Planning Approvals

Posted 07 December 2015

Voluntary Planning Agreements involve developers making agreed contributions to councils and other consent authorities, which can be applied to public purposes. The way in which contributions are made…

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Avoiding Pitfalls – What developers and Builders need to know before entering Lift Contracts for Residential Developments

Contracts, Development Contracting

Posted 06 October 2015

Many lift contractors maintain standard form terms and conditions which are out dated, have not kept pace with legislative changes and fail to recognise changing customer needs and procurement methods…

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It’s your Call to enter into an Option Agreement – Key Considerations for Put and Call Options

Contracts, Conveyancing, Development Contracting

Posted 01 June 2015

Option agreements are an increasingly common means by which developers secure development sites. There is good reason for that, as they provide developers with flexibility and assist with managing cas…

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Minimising the Cost of Obtaining Development Approval

Planning Approvals

Posted 20 April 2015

Obtaining development approval is one of the necessary first steps for completing a major renovation or new development. Delay in obtaining development consent can greatly increase holding costs and r…

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Getting Access to Adjoining Land

Development Contracting, Easements

Posted 09 April 2015

Property owners proposing to carry out works may need access to an adjoining property. This can be temporary or permanent and can be for a variety of reasons, e.g. routing of storm water and services …

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Rock Anchor and Scaffolding Licences

Development Contracting, Planning Approvals

Posted 04 December 2014

Further to Bannermans article on Crane Airspace Licences, owners can be approached by a developer carrying out development on an adjoining site, requesting a licence to install scaffolding upon or roc…

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Are you affected by an Encroachment?

Development Contracting, Easements

Posted 15 August 2014

Many land owners are faced with the issue of what to do with an encroachment. An encroachment can occur where part of a building from one piece of land overhangs or enters on to a neighbouring block o…

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Do you need Council Approval for your Renovations?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 12 August 2014

Renovations to strata units may require council approval. This will depend on the nature of the renovations, as well as the council involved. It will differ from council to council, so it is always a …

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