Know what you can do with a NSW property before you buy
NSW vendors aren't required to disclose what restrictions affect what you can build on the land you're buying. Our NSW Property Snapshot and Planning Report tell you what the contract doesn't — including the 88B Instrument restrictions, SEPP overlays, LMR catchment uplifts, and whether the property qualifies for the CDC fast track.
What you assume vs what NSW planning actually does
Three common mismatches between assumption and NSW reality — and how our tools cover them.
“The contract pack includes a Section 10.7 planning certificate, so you assume you've seen all the restrictions”
Reality: The Section 10.7 doesn't include 88B Instruments (private covenants on title) — these can prohibit second dwellings, restrict building materials, or impose ongoing maintenance obligations. We translate these into plain English with development implications.
“You see the property is in a residential zone and assume any housing project is on the table”
Reality: NSW zone codes (R1-R5) are state-wide labels but the underlying LEP, council DCP, and any SEPP overlays make the picture different at every address. A heritage item, BAL-FZ bushfire flag or coastal foreshore line can rule out major reuse without a discretionary DA.
“Your conveyancer says the title is clean and you proceed”
Reality: Conveyancers check the legal validity of the title, not what the planning scheme + reform stack mean for development. Our Property Snapshot ($19) covers the planning side — taking 30 seconds vs the 2-3 hours of self-research it would take you to read the LEP, DCP and applicable SEPPs.
NSW tools we recommend for nsw property buyers & investors
Each tool is positioned for your specific use case — the right one depends on how committed you are.
NSW Property Snapshot
Plain-English summary of every planning control on the property. Read in 5 minutes; covers what the council Section 10.7 and conveyancing search miss.
NSW AI Planning Report
Comprehensive AI-generated analysis: development capacity, applicable LMR / TOD reforms, pathway analysis, and a personalised 'what you should do next' list.
NSW Title Search
Order title, plan and dealings (88B Instruments, easements, covenants) with bundled AI document analysis. Covenants translated into plain English with development implications spelled out.
Ready to add planning intelligence to your work?
Run an AI Planning Report ($39) before you offer. If you're shortlisting multiple properties, run the $19 snapshot on each first. The total cost is less than your conveyancing fee for one purchase — and it tells you whether the deal economics actually stack up.