The benefits of subdividing your property
Whether you’re looking to boost your nest egg before retirement or considering building a development portfolio, subdivision can be a lucrative move. It can also have significant tax benefits in some situations. It’s also worth considering the full costs of subdivision before deciding to jump in, including the change in value of your current property, council fees, consulting fees and more.
The subdivision process can take anywhere from 5 months to 2 years or even longer in some cases. Here’s a quick overview of how the subdivision process works:
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Step 1: Can I subdivide?
The first step is always about feasibility. Things like making sure you have enough land to meet subdivision requirements or that there aren’t any restrictions on your current title that would keep you from subdividing.
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Step 2: Getting the documentation sorted
This is the complex part of making sure all the information is correct, all the appropriate consents are applied for, and every detail that could impact your application to subdivide is considered.
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Step 3: Lodging your application and waiting
Once all the information is gathered, it’s time to lodge your application and wait. Some aspects of the process have required wait times, meaning there is no rushing the process.
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Step 4: Approval and next steps
Providing thorough information in the steps above increases the chances that your application will be approved. After that, you’ll be able to get the works done, survey completed, titles issued and your land will be officially subdivided. In most cases, this is when you can start the next step of the process, whether that’s building or listing the newly subdivided land.
Depending on the scale of your project, this step could take a few weeks, or over a year. We will be be able to advise on your estimated timeframe to complete the development.
When to hire a planner or surveyor
Legally you will need to hire a surveyor to do the surveying work for your application. The rest of the process can be done by any lay person, but there are some serious risks involved in doing it yourself. Not all the information required is readily accessible or spelled out in a handy list. Things can be easily missed, especially if you’ve never been through the process before.
Hiring an expert helps to simplify for the process and maximise the potential returns but avoid issues later.
Consent applications
Using our team of experts to apply for resource consents on your behalf can increase your chance of success and minimise the likelihood of unnecessary delays. We understand the complexities of the applications and can front-foot issues and get approvals faster.
Subdivision
Make sure you have the full picture and all the details right from the start with our expert planners and surveyors. With years of experience and hundreds of successful subdivisions, they know exactly where to look for what information and the most common mistakes to be avoided.
Over 30 years of land development expertise
As a full service consulting firm, we offer a full range of services across all types of land development, including planning, surveying, civil and structural engineering, urban design, and more. Engaging with our team at the start of your subdivision journey helps to guarantee the best outcome for you by giving you access to our extensive knowledge and skill around subdivision and land development.
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