Considering buying a piece of land and would like to know it’s development potential?

Our experts will help you analyse the implications of location, existing zoning restrictions, easement and convents, accessibility to roads and utilities, constraints such as flooding, potential proposal(s) for development opportunities, likely risk for granting a resource consent from the Council and the costs to get involved. See for more details.

Buying a piece of land, whether it is a green-field vacant lot or a brownfield land with existing buildings, is an important and complex decision. The value of land largely depends on its location and its potential for development. Consideration should be given to:
• What is the zoning on the property in the District Plan?
• What is the topography?
• Is the property subject to risks such as a flood or landslide etc.?
• Are the infrastructure facilities readily accessible, such as water, waste water, electricity etc.?
• What are the development control requirements for this lot of land, such as, density, minimum building setback from the property boundaries and from the street etc.?
• Are there any other constraints, e.g. subject to any volcanic cone Shafter?
• What development contribution is to be paid to the Council?
• Location matters- is public transport easily accessible from the site?
• What kind of development proposal would have a better chance of getting resource consent, while maximising the development potential of the site?

We can provide:
• Due diligence and resource management risk assessment
• Site development feasibility study report
• Potential site development proposals (sketches)

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