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Does your land stack up?
Investigate the usable building area, access, ground conditions and services before progressing to detailed design.
CANNING CONSTRUCTION
Free guide for FNQ property owners & investors
Second dwelling.
Smart investment?
11 checks before you commit.
Before paying for plans or committing to a cabin, kit or build, find out what to investigate first. Spot hidden costs. Test the rent. Find out if your land stacks up.
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LAND FIRST / COMPLETE PROJECT COST / RENT AFTER EXPENSES
Before you build a second dwelling
A clear backyard is only the beginning.
The floor plan and advertised price tell part of the story. This guide helps you investigate the site, the complete budget and the rental assumptions before making a commitment.
- Start with the block. Identify the questions to ask about access, services, constraints and your approval pathway.
- Price the whole project. Use the budget worksheet to capture site works, connections, allowances and exclusions.
- Look beyond weekly rent. Work through expenses, vacancy and finance assumptions with your advisers.
- Know who to ask. Take practical checklists to your builder, planner, certifier, property manager and other advisers.
- Record your next step. Use the 11-check readiness sheet to identify what is known and what still needs evidence.
Inside your guide
Three questions worth answering early.
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What is the complete cost?
Compare the same scope. Record inclusions, exclusions and unresolved allowances so you can see what remains open.
03
Do the numbers hold up?
Use the cash-flow worksheet to test different assumptions with the professionals advising on your property.
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