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First Time Property Developer

  • Writer: Swarup Dutta
    Swarup Dutta
  • Dec 15, 2019
  • 2 min read

Updated: Dec 16, 2019



How to develop your property . Step by step process.


First things first!


SITE ASSESSMENT.


What can you build on your block of land? A dual occupancy (2 houses on the block) or more than two?


Contact us for a complimentary Site opinion.


TOWN PLANNING DOCUMENTATION


Once we agree on the best fit for the land, the Town Planning documentation, including a Planning Report, is prepared and submitted to your local Council. See an example here.


Council may require some design modifications and then advertise the Application.


Neighbours - in fact any one- can comment or object to the Advertised plans.

Council will take these into consideration before making a decision.


TOWN PLANNING PERMIT


Once a Planning Permit is issued and drawings stamped by Council, we start the Building Permit documentation which is more comprehensive.


BUILDING PERMIT


At Building Permit preparation stage, Engineering, soil report, energy report etc are required by the Building Surveyor who will certify the plans.


Your builder can then quote and provide a written contract.


Your Lender will require the Contract, Building Permit stamped drawings to offer a Construction loan.


You can then start the building process.


SUBDIVISION


Once the services are installed ( sewer, water, connection to storm water, power, NBN etc) , you can think of subdividing the lots or can do it at any stage after the construction is completed.



  • Site Assessment.


AuArchitecture will take into consideration the critical data your local councils will assess for a development application.


Items like property title, easements, covenants if any, parking, vegetation, zoning, overlays, site dimensions, aspect/orientation, neighbourhood character development precedence to name a few.


  • Town Planning Documentation


AuArchitecture will prepare a comprehensive suite of plans, elevations, shadow diagrams, design response, a planning report to name some of the components which will constitute a Planning Application.


We will address any concerns or permit condition design change Councils will require before issuing a Planning approval and stamped drawings.


  • Building Permit


Once the Planning drawings are stamped, we can start on the Building Permit documentations.


They will include all the drawings required fora builder to tender on the project.


We will complete and co ordinate the other consultants works.


At the least, there will be a set of Construction drawings by an Architect or Registered Building Practitioner, Specifications, Structural engineering design and computations, civil engineering ( drainage design), Energy report, soil report and others as required.






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* Swarup, our Founder, while consulting to a Property Subdivision firm, developers and architects managed 250+ property subdivision permits.

Swarup Dutta is the owner of this domain name and rebranded the website to give it a personal touch.

Disclaimer & Terms of Engagement

The information provided on this website and within our "Site Verdict" or "Advanced Feasibility" reports is intended as Professional Planning Opinion based on the Victorian Planning Provisions (VPP) and our experience with over 250+ managed approvals.

Please note the following:

  • Preliminary Nature: All yield projections, building envelopes, and feasibility data are preliminary. They are subject to formal site surveys, soil reports, and final architectural drafting.

  • Statutory Authority: While we leverage deep expertise to mitigate risk, the final decision regarding any Planning Permit rests solely with the relevant Local Government Authority (Council) or VCAT.

  • 2026 Costings: Construction estimates and trade rates are based on current 2026 Victorian market benchmarks and are subject to fluctuation based on site-specific complexities and final builder tenders.

  • Professional Advice: This guidance does not constitute legal or financial advice. We recommend all clients consult with a qualified legal practitioner regarding Title Covenants and a financial advisor regarding project funding and tax implications.

AuArchitecture reserves the right to refine project strategies as detailed site data becomes available.

We advise you must seek legal and financial advice prior to making a commitment on any property development venture. The opinions we provide are general in nature.

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