Know What You're Buying Into Before You Sign
The Section 32 tells you what's on the title. The planning scheme tells you what zone you're in. But neither tells you what you can actually do with the property. That depends on what you're planning — and that's where we come in.
Planning due diligence tailored to your goals. From $19.
What the Agent Won't Tell You About Planning
Listings say “development potential” or “STCA” — but those words don't mean what you think. Here's what really matters:
"Development Potential (STCA)"
Subject to council approval means exactly that — council can refuse. The question is whether the planning controls actually support what you want to do. We'll tell you.
"Great for Renovation or Rebuild"
But is there a Heritage Overlay? A Neighbourhood Character Overlay? A covenant restricting building materials? These determine what you can actually change, not the agent's optimism.
"Zoned for Units"
The zone might allow multiple dwellings, but how many? Two? Four? Ten? That depends on lot size, ResCode standards, neighbourhood character policy, and a dozen other factors.
"Rear Access — Subdivision Opportunity"
Access is one piece of the puzzle. Minimum lot sizes, open space requirements, overlooking, overshadowing — we assess the full picture for your specific plan.
Two Ways to Check Before You Buy
Property Snapshot
$19
AI-powered snapshot of development potential, dwelling yield, and financial feasibility. Results in minutes. Perfect when you're shortlisting multiple properties and need to quickly separate the opportunities from the duds.
- Development potential assessment
- Dwelling yield estimate
- Financial feasibility indicators
- Zone and overlay summary
- Results in minutes
Detailed Planning Assessment
From $399
Professional assessment by an experienced planning consultant. Tell us what you're planning to do with the property and we'll assess every zone, overlay, title restriction, and particular provision against your specific goals.
- Tailored to your plans for the property
- Full title search included
- Zone and overlay interpretation
- ResCode/development feasibility
- Professional recommendations
- 3-5 business day turnaround
The Smartest Money You'll Spend Before Buying
Most buyers go straight to a planning consultant after signing a contract — and discover the constraints too late. Here's a smarter approach:
Filter out unsuitable properties
Know the constraints before you bid
After you've already committed
You'll still need a consultant if you're applying for a permit — but by then you'll arrive with the planning data in hand and ask better questions. Our clients typically save $500–$1,500 in preliminary consultation fees and avoid costly surprises after purchase.
When to Use Each
Use the Property Snapshot when...
- -You're browsing listings and want to filter quickly
- -You need a rough idea of what's possible on a site
- -You're comparing multiple properties side by side
- -You want to check before inspecting
Use the Planning Assessment when...
- -You've found your target property
- -You're about to make an offer or bid at auction
- -You need to know exact constraints before engaging architects
- -You want a professional opinion on feasibility
The Cheapest Mistake in Property Is the One You Don't Check
A $19 snapshot or a $399 assessment is a fraction of what you'll lose if you buy a property that can't deliver what you planned.