Even a small project will require project management – we will usually provide this service on your behalf.
Is it worth having a project manager involved?
Should I get a external Project Manager or use the Lead consultant?
As well as providing most of the services that you will need we will usually undertake the project management for you as well – we do this on small and large projects. For very large and complex developments involving major inputs other than ours, separate project management may be a good idea – but even then we find that this is generally carried out by our larger clients themselves.
Can I project manage the development myself?
Possibly, but it will depend on the scale of the project and your experience in land development matters. To save money for you a mix of project management responsibilities is a possibility. For instance, we can handle the more complex technical matters and you can handle liaison between consultants, service providers and council. We like to think though that our experience and contacts best enable us to drive a project through to completion quickly and efficiently.
What is the Auckland Unitary Plan?
The Auckland Unitary Plan is a comprehensive (and large!) document that sets out clearly what you can and cannot do with your land. If you can do something, the AUP also outlines how you need to go about it – this is often through a resource consent process. One of our skills is to know about the AUP and advise you on how it applies to your property.
How much will it cost to develop my land?
It depends on what you want to do. We can discuss that with you and once we have a basic undertsanding of where you may wish to go – including some options – we can cost it out for you.
Can I develop/subdivide my land/property?
Quite possibly! If you contact us with your property address we shoud be able to provide you with a quick initial answer.
How do I maximise my property’s potential?
Our initial assessment of your property and Council’s district plan and other requirements will identify what the possibilities are. We can then advise on the design, consenting and construction costs, and estimated timeframes. This will enable you to see how you can maximise the property’s potential, and enable an analysis of the potential return on investment.
Does it cost money to check my properties potential?
A desktop assessment of your property’s development potential can be undertaken with one of our development experts free of charge. Additional stages of feasibility reports for funding purposes or due diligence reports to clarify specific development point will incur a fee based on hourly rate. We will give you an estimate if this seems the best course of action to take.
How do I check the potential of my property?
The first step in understanding your property’s potential for development is to contact one of our Directors who can let you know about Council and planning requirements, any issues that we can readily identify, the practicality of achieving subdivision or building development and the economics of any physical construction required on site. Most of this can be given in an email as a desktop exercise, however we will sometimes suggest that there is a need for further invesigation, including a site visit.
