A preliminary assessment considers the property’s zoning, dimensions, frontage, access, overlays, services, existing improvements and surrounding development.

Correct zoning does not by itself make a project viable. Site constraints, construction costs, planning requirements and completed values must also be considered.

Send us the property address and we can complete an initial review.

No. Depending on the property and your circumstances, potential options may include:

• Selling the property.
• Subdividing it.
• Developing it independently.
• Entering a joint venture.
• Retaining part of the completed project.

Each option involves different levels of certainty, risk, cost, time and possible taxation consequences.

The initial review is intended to identify the apparent development pathway and obvious constraints.

It may include publicly available planning information, property dimensions, mapping, overlays and surrounding development.

It is not a formal town-planning opinion, valuation, survey, engineering report or development approval.

The initial discussion and high-level property review can be provided without obligation.

If specialist investigations, concept plans, surveying, formal feasibility or professional advice are required, the scope and cost should be agreed before those services are commissioned.

A joint venture is an agreement under which two or more parties contribute resources to a project and agree on how responsibilities, risk and proceeds will be shared.

For example, one party may contribute land, another may contribute capital, and Arc Urban Developments may act as the working or development partner.

The structure must be documented professionally and tailored to the projec

Possibly, but it cannot be assumed.

The answer depends on the property value, existing debt, proposed development, required equity, lender requirements, project structure, guarantees and the contributions of other parties.

Construction and development finance is subject to lender approval and may require cash, additional security, presales, guarantees or contingency funding.

That is determined by the commercial arrangement.

Expenses may be paid by a landowner, capital partner, project entity, finance facility or a combination of sources.

The agreement should clearly state who funds each category of expenditure and what happens if additional funds are required.

No. Development outcomes are affected by approval, construction, finance, market, taxation and timing risks. Feasibility is based on assumptions that may change.

Our role is to assess opportunities carefully and manage agreed projects professionally and cannot guarantee approval, cost, timing, sale prices or profit.

There is no standard split that applies to every project.

The commercial outcome depends on the value, capital, security, guarantees, risk, expertise and work contributed by each party.

The agreed treatment of proceeds should be clearly documented before the project begins.

Our remuneration will depend on the project agreement. It may include a development-management fee, reimbursement of agreed costs, a share of project profit or another agreed structure.

Usually not at the beginning of an assessment.

The timing depends on the approval process, finance, demolition and construction program.

If the site is occupied, the required vacancy date should be planned and documented well in advance.

Potentially. The possibility of retaining or occupying a completed dwelling depends on the project design, ownership structure, finance, valuation, settlement arrangements and taxation consequences.

This should be considered early, before the design and legal structure are finalised.

Not necessarily.

Capital gains tax, ordinary income tax, GST, stamp duty and other tax consequences can depend on the owner’s circumstances and the project structure.

Arc Urban Developments does not provide taxation advice. All parties should obtain advice from a suitably qualified accountant or taxation lawyer before committing.

There is no universal timeframe.

A small project may still require many months for investigation, design, approval, finance, construction and completion. More complex projects may take considerably longer.

The timeframe can be affected by council requests, design changes, consultant availability, appeals, lender requirements, weather, builder performance and market conditions.

The project team may consider amending the proposal, responding to information requests, pursuing a different planning pathway or deciding not to proceed.

The agreement should address responsibility for costs incurred if approval cannot be obtained on acceptable terms.

Decision-making authority should be specified in the joint venture documents.

Arc Urban Developments may be responsible for day-to-day development decisions within an approved budget and strategy, while major matters may require approval from other parties.

The agreement should define which decisions are operational and which require unanimous or specified approval.

The reporting method should suit the project and parties.

Updates may be provided through scheduled meetings, email reports, a secure project platform, financial reports, photographs and milestone summaries.

Yes. Some owners choose to manage their own project, but they must coordinate planning, consultants, finance, contracts, construction, compliance and sales while carrying the associated risks.

Arc Urban Developments provides an alternative for owners who prefer to work with a development coordinator or project partner.

Arc is based on Brisbane’s northside and primarily assesses opportunities across Brisbane and selected South East Queensland locations.

Opportunities outside the main target area may be considered individually where the project fundamentals and local professional support are suitable.

Send us:

• The property address.
• Your name and contact details.
• Whether you own the property.
• A brief description of your objectives.
• Any relevant timing considerations.
• Whether the property is mortgaged, if you are comfortable providing that information initially.

We will review the enquiry and contact you to arrange an initial discussion.