On this page you will find an overview of:
Things to consider Finding land to buy Land releases Things to consider
If you are planning to build a home some things to consider include:
- do you want to buy land and build to a custom design or a house and land package
- how much you can afford to pay - this will depend on the location, size and type of home you want to build
- the location - are you close to work, schools and other facilities - eg parks, public transport
- infrastructure - are there pre-laid services and can you get connected to all the utilities - eg gas, that you would need
- garden and yard - do you want a water-wise garden, big garden or no garden?
If you intend to
buy land and build a property yourself there are a variety of factors to be considered, including:
- zoning regulations - you can check these with your local council
- development approvals - what can and can’t be built on the land
- are there significant trees that can’t be cut down
- the land itself - does it slope, how good is the soil stability, is the site contaminated or does it require special treatments, are there waterways, creeks or dams on the property
- are there commercial or industrial developments nearby that could affect the value of the property or your quality of life
- site access - is there access for heavy machinery and construction equipment - eg bulldozers, bobcats, trucks
- flood restrictions - this could affect the price and insurance of the property
- bushfire regulations - is it in a bushfire prone area and what restrictions apply
- boundaries - you can engage the services of a surveyor to map out the exact boundaries of the land
- easements - these can affect where and what you can build.
Try to look at a variety of blocks of land for sale and critically evaluate each one.
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Finding land to buy
The best places to find land available for sale are:
- newspaper advertisements
- internet searches
- real estate agents
- property developers
- word of mouth.
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Land releases
The Urban Renewal Authority is a Government agency that facilitates residential developments through joint partnerships with the private sector and local councils.
Current residential developments with land and dwellings for sale include:
Future residential development projects include:
These residential developments supplement those already available on the private market.
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More information
On this site
Contract terms and conditions
Affordable homes to buy
Grants for people buying property
How properties are bought and sold
Water use for households
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For an alternative version of this document contact the Consumer and Business Services (Consumer Affairs).