20 – Town planning tips for property developers

Getting your planning permit is a big step in a development project, particularly one you are happy with. Get your planning permit and you are one stamp closer to finishing. So, I speak with private town planner Craig Christie from ASI Planning about how developers can approach the planning phase of the development process. This is one of the most important parts of the game, as this is where you can potentially set up your project for real success, and obviously getting that planning permit is a big step in reducing the risk of your development. It can make a big difference getting council to support your application rather than getting stuck and having to re-submit plans, or worse still start to lose units. Craig provides some very useful tips about when you should use a private town planner and how to get the most out of them, some great suggestions on handling council objections, and one way you can encourage council planning officers to keep your application moving along. I thought that was a great discussion with Craig about planning. I know the planning part can be very frustrating, particularly when council are not really happy with the direction you want to go in, or are trying to get you to scale down, but it is one of the most important parts of the game. Get your planning permit and you are one stamp closer to finishing. However, if you get a good designer on your team, and potentially a great private town planner, you will give yourself the best shot of getting something though that you are happy with. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcastProperty Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Town planning lessons for real estate developers I took quite a few points out of the discussion with Craig including these lessons: 1. Use a town planner who has experience in your type of project and understands the council you are dealing with Make sure if you are using a private town planner that they ha...