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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…
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Subdivision Can I Subdivide My Land in Victoria? How to Check Before You Commit
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 How Much Does It Cost to Build a Dual Occupancy in Melbourne? (2026)
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 Torrens Title vs Strata Title for a Duplex or Townhouse in Victoria
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 2026 Negative Gearing & CGT Changes: Melbourne Developers
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: The Pre-Approved Apartment Pathway (VC269 Guide)
Future Homes Victoria explained: the pre-approved (VC269) pathway that can fast-track three-storey apartment approvals for eligible Melbourne sites.…
Uncategorised How Much Does It Cost to Build Townhouses in Melbourne? (2026 Guide)
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 by Zone in Victoria: NRZ vs GRZ vs RGZ Standards
ResCode is Victoria's residential development standards — garden area, site coverage, setbacks, height and overlooking. A plain-English guide for developers.…
Subdivision VicSmart Subdivision Pathway Victoria: 10-Day Guide
Victoria's VicSmart pathway decides eligible subdivisions in 10 business days — six times faster than a standard permit. See which proposals qualify.…
ResCode Standards ResCode Dwelling Yields by Lot Size & Zone | Melbourne
How many dwellings can your block yield in Victoria? Indicative ResCode dwelling yields by lot size and zone (NRZ, GRZ, RGZ). General information, not advice.…
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