FAQS

U & I Town Plan. Cooktown. Far North Queensland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read through some of the frequently asked questions we receive and see if the answers help you out! Remember if you have a question please feel free to email or call us!


Tips when Buying Property

Being an urban planner I often take for granted that people know to seek planning advice prior to purchasing property but the number of show cause notices popping up on my desk says otherwise. I have a number of rules which will assist with identifying any future issues:

  1. Never assume that the current use in place has a permit. This is especially important for commercial and industrial properties. 
  2. It is important to check that the planning and building permits align. Building works approved by the building certifier may (or may not) have have the correct planning permits. 
  3. Most importantly, never assume that you can do what you want to do with regard to property development. Always seek to obtain all the facts first, and this includes paid planning advice.
Paying for planning advice upfront before purchasing a property may not seem important where money is always tight at this stage, however if you are about to invest a large sum of money into your future and this property, are you willing to take a gamble on your future with no OR free advice??? 

For more information please give us a call on 0411 344 110