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  • Profile photo of HoBeHoBe
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    @hobe
    Join Date: 2005
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    Hi,
    I’ve got inspired by people on the forum building units on their backyard to increase rental yields. I haven’t got in touch with any builders to get quotes yet, and I thought I might ask if anyone can give me a rough estimate of how much to budget for to build a block of 4-5 basic 2-bedroom units in Brisbane? i realise this is like asking how long is a piece of string, but I just want to get an idea to get started. Also, what zoning is generally required to build blocks of units?
    Grateful for any input.
    Cheers

    HoBe

    Profile photo of GeoffBeckGeoffBeck
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    @geoffbeck
    Join Date: 2003
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    Hi HoBe,

    Not from Brisbane area but Sydney therefore can’t directly answer your question, but the following is a guide for your question answer.

    1. Take time out to visit your local council which your land is located. Ask questions, any questions, zoning, regulations, development application cost etc. I find most council are helpful.

    2. Make phone calls to architects, town planner, surveyor, builders etc to get cost estimates.

    3. Buy a book to guide you, suggest “Australian Residential Property Development” or even Martin Ayles CD’s from PI.com, it worked for me.

    4. Re building costs, do a google search (Australian) for key words, again it worked for me.

    Hope this helps.

    GeoffB

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