First Steps for Subdivision

I own a block that has 2 x 3br homes on it. I did some research many years ago, but now can't find it. It is a large block in Blacktown Council. I've been told that it is suitable to subdivide, but that was some time ago now, but things change, so I'm hoping that is still the case. I'm now in a position to do the subdivision, but have no idea where to start. Could anyone give me a heads up on where to start.

 

Call the local Council and ask to talk to the duty planner. They'll have a look online at the block and let you know what's possible. Depending who you get they can be very helpful.

 

I have done that before, but found that they mostly can't (or won't) answer questions. For instance I've got another that is not a battleaxe, but it has a handle like it is one, with another block on the corner. My property doesn't fall into the category that can be subdivided, but I have seen multiple other properties similar where they have been split. I'd love to do that to this property (as well as the one above), but can't seem to find the right people to talk to.

The above property is a little special as from what I recall it can be split, but only due to the date that the second dwelling was completed.

 

Find a registered surveyor who does subdivisions in that local government area. He or she should be able to guide you.

 

In that case definitely a local surveyor who does subdivisions.

 

Subdividing land can be very expensive v's the sales and costs to sudivide (permits, civils, services, common areas, fencing and council levies etc) and then the tax issues on top.
You need to consider GST too as land is a taxable supply when you plan a subdivide and sell. All that rips into what seems like a winner.

An alternative is a DA to subdivide and retain the 2 homes on the land and sell to someone gullible who will think its the path to riches. You will sell as a CGT asset, and no GST and no risks and costs apart from plans and fees for permits etc.

 

Talk to a town planner first thing.

 

Thankyou. Something to consider.

 

Looks like a surveyor is the go. Thankyou.

 

Lots of gullible people in Brissie 2020 thread.

A lot of these people do not consider the impact of GST and other costs.

 

When you mention the alternative do you mean to get the DA approval but not then register the sub-division?

 

Do you intend to subdivide into 2 and keep the houses or demolish and create even more lots? I would talk to both a surveyor and a town planner to work out all the options for the blocks. As mentioned above there are many legal and tax sides to subdividing and it might end up being simplest to create a lot each for each house and sell or even sell as a potential development site to someone else who can go through the heart aches and stress of chosing the highest and best use that is actually financable.

 

Local town planner .

But be careful. Even if you can develop it, the numbers need to make sense for the specific stock your building. You'll need to compare to similar stock and sale values too.

 

The Plan is to split into two lots & sell.....but will explore just getting the DA as well.

 

2 lots?

So each a house on it?

 

My first sentance......

 

Blacktown council are a mess to deal with

dual occupancies are generally prohibited from subdivision unless detatched and on 450m2 or on a corner and with 300m2 each.

There was a provision a while ago for allowing dual occs built before 1999 but i believe that has been removed

Note had it been a multiple occupancy (which were easier to do on the previous LEP) strata subdivisions are easy to do

 

To be fair doesn't mean split would end up with 2 blocks house on each. Could be 1 block vacant land, 2nd block 2 x 3bedroom

 

If sub two existing buildings your land surveyor should be your first port of call.

If wanting to build anything new then the planner/architect should be who you ring first