With housing prices increasing, townhouse developments are coming to the forefront across Melbourne. But what is pushing this trend towards townhouse development and living over apartments and more traditional single-family homes? There are some interesting trends coming through that are turning buyers to townhouse developments. Firstly, there is the size. While house prices are rising, the actual houses are getting …
At delcon design and construct we seek to educate and lead our clients to achieve the very best outcome possible, both financially and personally. We have been working actively in the Melbourne property development space for over a decade. As such, our reputation often precedes us. Clients often come to us after having a less than ideal experience with another …
Were you all prepared to purchase land, or develop your land for an investment and then the world went and turned upside down? There are a lot of potential investors in the same boat, but there has been one big difference between those experienced in purchasing land for investment and those doing it for the first time. If you haven’t …
In a world where more people are thinking about their impact on the environment, sustainable and eco-friendly home design is increasingly expected for multi-unit development builders. Sustainable home design is about more than just reducing your eco-footprint now. It’s about helping future generations also minimise their eco-footprint. What makes a home design sustainable? Sustainable homes tend to have three key …
In light of the current circumstances in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to update our network on what we are doing to implement the relevant precautions, whilst also maintaining our construction schedule. It’s business as usual at delcon design and construct and will remain so as long as the guidelines from the State Government and Master Builders Association …
As with almost every industry in recent years and heading into 2020, property development is taking large strides towards sustainability. The focus of development in Melbourne, Australia wide, and across the world is turning towards how to effectively meet the needs of our current population, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. As populations expand …
Will the new year see a significant comeback from one of Australia’s largest real estate markets? In 2019 we saw a sluggish Melbourne property market recover and stabilise, with promising signs in the third quarter that the new decade would bring improvements across all areas of the market. When it comes to property development, the year 2020 is set to …
Property development can be very lucrative, but it is not a quick or an easy journey. In fact, many construction and property degrees require a minimum of four years full time study at university. Multi-unit property development is a complex and costly endeavor, and in order to get the most from your investment, you need to be aware of the …
Before you commence a development, it’s important to know what you want out of it. Do you want ongoing revenue from rent? Do you want more equity? Do you want a larger cash payout? Perhaps it’s even a combination of these things, or perhaps you’re developing for personal and family dwelling purposes. The great thing is, with multi-unit development projects …
When people mention property zoning, many of our clients have no idea what it actually means and more importantly, what it can mean to them. With terms such as approved land use, flood overlays, planning scheme amendments, transition zoning and minimum lot sizes, property zoning can become complex and confusing. Many property-savvy people have a limited understanding of zoning and …
