The New BCC Budget 2026/27 – What are the key changes? Development Services Assessment and Compliance — Fee Comparison Comparing fees in the Development Services Assessment and Compliance section of the FY2025-26 Register of Cost Recovery Fees and the FY2026-27 Schedule of Fees and Charges. 147 Fee line items compared 6.5% Avg. increase (matched items) […]
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On 1 July 2025, Ipswich City Council replaced the long-standing 2006 Ipswich Planning Scheme with the new Ipswich City Plan 2025. Council confirms the new plan took effect on 1 July 2025, replacing the 2006 scheme. For some landowners, developers and investors, this change may have reduced development potential, changed zoning, introduced new overlays, increased
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Introducing our free interactive subdivision cost estimator — built for property owners, investors, and developers across South East Queensland. The question we get asked more than any other “How much is this going to cost me?” It’s the first thing almost every prospective client wants to know when they call us about subdividing their property.
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Alex will be speaking at an upcoming property networking event, joining a line-up of experienced Brisbane property professionals covering subdivision, rooming house development, renovation strategy and architectural design. The event brings together property investors, developers and industry experts for a practical evening focused on identifying opportunities, reducing risk and making better decisions before committing to
We’ve provided some comments to the Urban Developer this week regarding Brisbane City Council’s plan to increase the height limit and upzone a bunch of land around Mt Gravatt and Chermside (with more to come!). Take a read here: https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/chermside-mount-gravatt-brisbane-city-council-height-rezoning-apartment-uplift Alex’s comments: “Having these little precincts around the areas they are proposing makes total sense,”
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If you’re subdividing land in Brisbane (or anywhere in South East Queensland), you’re usually dealing with a Reconfiguring a Lot (ROL) application — the town planning approval pathway for creating new titles. Even a “simple” 1 into 2 subdivision can involve a surprisingly big project team and multiple approval stages, so it pays to understand
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If you’re getting back into the swing of things in 2026 and thinking about property development, subdivision, or finding your next project site — this one’s for you. This January, I’ll be speaking at a Brisbane property seminar focused on subdividing land and development assessment, and I’d love you to join me for a practical
Alex had a good discussion with Kat Feeney about the rise in number of grannyflats being rented in Queensland and what Brisbane City Council are proposing to change that may impact on you being able to do the same thing. Have a listen on the following link starting at 48min: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/brisbane-afternoons/afternoons/106212432 The original article that
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Happy New Year! After a much-needed break, the Steffan Harries team is officially back from holidays — refreshed, recharged, and ready to help you move your project forward. Whether you’re preparing a development application, responding to a Council request for information, needing strategic advice before you buy or build, or simply trying to understand what’s
Steffan Harries will be taking a well deserved break from close of business on the 19th December and we’ll be back on the 5th January 2026. We hope you have a great xmas and holiday period.
