Developers’ rights to recover unpaid split-deposits are on shaky ground following a series of judgements by the NSW Supreme Court. With the property boom in Sydney, it’s become increasingly common … [Read more...] about Split-deposits: the sting in the tail
Property settlement is going digital!
Electronic conveyancing for property transactions will become compulsory in NSW from 1 July 2019. The NSW government has announced the schedule for transition from paper-based conveyancing to … [Read more...] about Property settlement is going digital!
Greater accountability for development application consents
Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels are now mandatory for many developments in Sydney and Wollongong. The NSW government has made Independent Hearing and Assessment Panels (IHAPs) mandatory for … [Read more...] about Greater accountability for development application consents
Capture, Store and Retrieve
Capture, Store and Retrieve. Three simple words can be defined as a means to control and manage the flow of information. Seems simple, although we can't assume that the many years the construction … [Read more...] about Capture, Store and Retrieve
Residential Development – the final frontier for Embedded Networks
Residential Development – the final frontier for Embedded Networks Embedded networks are on the rise in Australia, with around 500 large-scale and thousands of smaller networks already … [Read more...] about Residential Development – the final frontier for Embedded Networks
Paperless site management in the digital age
When every construction employee has a smartphone in their pocket, going digital is a smart move for site safety and your bank balance. The days of trying to decipher hand written notes on a coffee … [Read more...] about Paperless site management in the digital age
A new strategy is needed in a changing market
In the midst of a shake-up in the property market, it’s a good time for developers to rethink their business strategy and stay competitive. With a 40% fall in unit approvals from November to … [Read more...] about A new strategy is needed in a changing market
Developers steady the ship for Paramatta unit pricing
Following last year’s falls in unit values, residential property prices in Parramatta are looking more stable according to a survey from Deloitte. As the seasonal temperature started to drop in … [Read more...] about Developers steady the ship for Paramatta unit pricing
Major overhaul of the NSW planning system
A Bill to modernise the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 has passed through Parliament The Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2017 was passed on 23 November 2017. … [Read more...] about Major overhaul of the NSW planning system
Why Sydney needs to get “Smarter”
Sydney needs to up its game to outstrip the competition in global “Smart City” rankings A range of development initiatives look set to take off with recent rezoning and land release … [Read more...] about Why Sydney needs to get “Smarter”