Featured Sunshine Precinct's Structure Plan and the state-wide Better Decisions Made Faster Act are set to reshape western suburbs development — but neither is finalised…
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Featured Sunshine Precinct's Structure Plan and the state-wide Better Decisions Made Faster Act are set to reshape western suburbs development — but neither is finalised…
Financial Literacy Fishermans Bend's Development Contributions Plan remains in draft as of mid-2026, leaving developers to model levy costs against a moving target. This guide bre…
Subdivision Clause 56 sets the design standards for every residential subdivision in Victoria — and getting it right is critical to permit speed and development margins. Th…
Subdivision Can you subdivide your land in Victoria? The four things that decide it — zone, lot size, overlays and title — and how to check your block before you commit.…
Dual Occupancy What a dual occupancy costs to build in Melbourne (2026): an indicative ~$700k–$1.4M, broken down by construction, site works, professional fees and contingency…
Subdivision Can you Torrens-title a duplex in Victoria? When you get separate titles vs an Owners Corporation (strata) title, and what it means for ongoing fees and resale.…
Planning What the 2026 negative gearing & CGT changes mean for Melbourne developers — plus the owner-occupier structures that remain untouched. General info, not tax adv…
Planning Future Homes Victoria explained: the pre-approved (VC269) pathway that can fast-track three-storey apartment approvals for eligible Melbourne sites.…
Uncategorised Cost to build townhouses in Melbourne in 2026: $2,800–$3,300/m² all-in. Itemised breakdown of construction rates, planning fees, contributions and site costs.…
ResCode Standards ResCode is Victoria's residential development standards — garden area, site coverage, setbacks, height and overlooking. A plain-English guide for developers.…