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A boundary survey is a process of redefining and marking out the boundaries located on the Title Plan attached to your Certificate of Title. It can also be called a check survey, identification survey or a re-survey.

From this survey, a plan is produced showing the comparison between the title boundary positions and any existing fence or building along or near your property. This plan contains information crucial to determining the legal title boundaries of a parcel.

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On Thursday 31st August 2017, Arnold Development Consultants were a proud sponsor of the 2017 UDIA QLD Annual Developers Conference at the Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane.

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Land surveying is a very demanding task, requiring both professional skills and an instinct for problem-solving that is based on extensive education and experience.

Town planning requires expertise on multiple levels as well as a broader understanding of land, legislation, regulation and their application to property. Extensive education and experience is required.

With some of the most variable types of land and land use in the world, Australia presents even more challenges for surveyors and planners. Whether you’re proposing to develop an apartment block or a drainage scheme, you can expect a whole range of issues. For town planners, the local idiosyncrasies of climate, landforms, geology, economics, infrastructure and development needs are all among the elements that need to be considered.

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Property development and investment can encompass a wide range of activities from purchasing land to building and developing facilities. Becoming a property developer can be as simple as buying a block of land and building a house or buying an existing house, knocking it down and building another.

One way to describe property development is to continually reconfigure the built environment to meet society’s needs. Becoming a successful property developer and investor requires time, research, patience and the willingness to take calculated risks.

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Knowing the development potential of the land you are looking to acquire or sell is a critical factor in determining the value. 

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There is no simple answer to how many units you can fit onto your land. The answer depends on a variety of factors, primarily the planning and zoning codes of the relevant local council.

When it comes to approving your development project, most local councils are less interested in how many dwellings you can fit onto your land. They’re more concerned about how well the development and design of the proposal adhere to the relevant standards and conforms to the context of the site.

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Land developers in Australia are flocking to the sunshine state in droves. Queensland dominated the 2016 list of most-clicked land developments promoted on realestate.com.au. The state managed to take out seven of the top 10 spots.

These results build upon previous trends, indicating that development in Queensland is becoming increasingly popular and doesn’t look likely to slow down anytime soon.

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