The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR Policy) is reshaping the development landscape across Sydney, and the Eastern Suburbs are no exception. With new planning controls now in effect, suburbs like Bondi Junction, Rose Bay, Double Bay, Edgecliff, Paddington, Randwick, Kensington, Kingsford, Coogee, and Maroubra are seeing a surge in interest from developers and investors alike.

Many owners of property with significant development potential have thought about the potential returns from developing their property themselves. After all, if you could add a developer’s profit to the underlying land value, the returns could be two to three times higher than simply selling to a developer. But the question is how do you start and is it worth the risk?

The NSW Government’s new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR Policy) represents one of the most significant planning changes in recent years and it’s set to reshape large areas across Sydney including the Inner West.

The NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR Policy) is a major planning change, affecting many properties across the Northern Beaches. The policy applies to a wide area covering key residential suburbs such as Manly, Fairlight, Balgowlah, Manly Vale, North Manly, Allambie Heights, Brookvale, Dee Why and Mona Vale.

The NSW Government has implemented the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR Policy) and it is one of the most significant planning changes in recent years, applying to many hundreds of properties across a large swathe of the Lower North Shore.

The NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy isn’t just about housing, it’s about money. For those who move quickly, it presents one of the biggest opportunities for property owners and investors in years.

The NSW Government's Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy is set to boost housing supply by allowing a greater variety of homes in well connected locations. Stage 2 of the policy comes into effect on 28 February 2025 and will permit dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, apartments and shop top housing in certain residential zones.

The property and development market is currently experiencing a surge in activity due to the introduction of NSW Housing Reforms this year, which are aimed at addressing the housing crisis.

Releasing more value from your land in Sydney's real estate market involves more than just recognising its underlying value. It's about strategically accessing the development profit to significantly boost your returns while minimising your exposure to additional risks.

Learn about how one major church went about minimising its risk while maximising the release of value from its property to achieve its goal of creating exciting new premises.

Optimising your club's property assets can pose significant challenges. For clubs seeking to navigate this journey, especially in the intricate landscape of property development, the importance of professional property development advice cannot be overstated.

Poker machine gambling reform in NSW developed as a major issue in the lead-up to the March 2023 NSW state election.

Our experiences advising private property owners have revealed a long list of important issues that are on the minds of private property owners.

Many clubs these days find themselves in difficult circumstances with financial problems, declining membership and ageing premises.

Walking into their brand new club for the first time is a great experience for the club’s members.

In most cases land earmarked for sale by clubs is more valuable for its contribution to the development potential of the main club site than the value received when the land is sold separately.

Why is it that with all of the partnerships between clubs and developers that have occurred in clubland that you don’t hear of developers getting involved in club operations?

Clubs are in the entertainment business, providing members and the local community with accessible dining, sporting and social options.

Typically, our first engagement with a club is to provide advice. This advice considers factors such as the details of your property, the local market and the planning context.