Buying a piece of land, whether 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. Our experts will help you analyse implications of a location, planning controls, risks, development potentials and likely costs to be involved in the consent process.

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 any natural hazards such as a flood or landslide etc.?
  • Are the infrastructure facilities readily accessible, such as water, wastewater, electricity etc.?
  • Is public transport easily accessible from the site?
  • What are the development control requirements in the district plan, 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 kind of development proposal would have a better chance of getting resource consent, while maximising the development potential of the site?
  • What development contribution is to be paid to the Council?
  • Any other costs to be involved.

We can provide:

  • Due diligence and resource management risk assessment
  • Site development feasibility study report
  • Potential site development proposals (sketches).
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