The roadmap
Five stages, in the order they actually happen. Each one lists what to do, and the mistake that most commonly costs money at that point.
- 01
Site assessment
Work out what your lot will actually allow before you pay anyone to draw anything.
3 free points · 4 detailed points locked
- 02
Design rules
The numeric limits your design has to hit, and the ones that vary by council.
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- 03
Approvals pathway
CDC or DA. This single choice drives your timeline, your cost, and your risk.
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- 04
Construction
Getting it built, inspected, and through the critical stage checkpoints.
3 free points · 4 detailed points locked
- 05
Occupation certificate
The paperwork that turns a finished building into one you can legally occupy or rent.
3 free points · 4 detailed points locked
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