FAQs

1. Where do you get your data and how reliable is it?

Every finding comes directly from official sources — council interactive planning maps, the relevant council planning scheme, Queensland Globe (state government mapping), council DA search databases, and utility infrastructure mapping. These are the same sources used by professional town planners. We access the current live versions at the time of research, so your report reflects the most up-to-date available information.

2. What exactly does the report cover?

A 18+ page assessment covering zoning, 13+ overlays (flood, bushfire, acid sulfate soils, noise, airport environs, heritage and more), infrastructure connections, key concerns, development potential with realistic pathways, development application history, and site-specific ratings with a plain-English bottom line. No raw data, no long waiting time.

3. Is the report tailored to my specific property?

Yes. Every report is researched from scratch for your exact lot. We never use templates or generic data. Your zoning, your overlays, your lot dimensions, your historical DA records, your development options. That is why we limit our daily capacity — each report takes genuine research time.

4.  Can I rely on this report to make a purchase decision?

Our report gives you a thorough desktop assessment to help inform your decision. However, we always recommend obtaining independent professional advice from a qualified town planner, surveyor or engineer before committing to any property purchase. Planning schemes can change and site-specific conditions may exist that are only discoverable through physical inspection or formal council enquiry. Our report is a powerful starting point — not a substitute for professional advice.

5. Why does a report cost $330?

A qualified town planner charges $300-$400 per hour for preliminary advice over a  phone call. Our report covers research that would take a planner several hours, and we deliver it for less than the cost of a standard building and pest inspection. Many of our clients tell us the report paid for itself by identifying a single constraint they would have otherwise missed — saving them tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

6. Can I order reports for multiple properties?

Yes. Simply increase the quantity when ordering and enter all property addresses in the notes field. Discounts apply automatically at checkout — $310 per report for 2 properties, $300 per report for 3 or more. This is ideal for buyers comparing multiple development sites before committing. For 10 or more reports, contact us for volume and white-label pricing.

7. Do discounts apply to express 24-hour delivery as well?

Yes. The multi-property discount applies to your base report price regardless of delivery speed. Express delivery is an additional $100 per report on top of your discounted price.

8. What if I need the report urgently?

Select the "Fast — 24hr" delivery option when ordering. We prioritise express orders and deliver within 24 hours. If you have an extremely tight deadline, contact us before ordering and we will let you know if same-day delivery is possible.

9. What overlays should I be worried about?

The overlays that most commonly affect development feasibility in SEQ are flood, acid sulfate soils, bushfire, and character or heritage controls. Each one can change your assessment pathway (from accepted to code or impact assessable), add specialist report requirements, increase construction costs, or restrict what you can build. Our report checks 13+ overlays and explains exactly how each one affects your specific site.

10. What if the report finds a major problem with the site?

That is exactly why you order before you buy or commit to a project on your own land. Discovering a dealbreaker constraint before commitment/settlement could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars. The report gives you the information to make a confident decision — whether that means proceeding, renegotiating the price, or walking away. A $330 report that saves you from a bad purchase is the best investment you will make.

11. What should I do after receiving my report?

Read the bottom line and key concerns first — they give you the verdict in plain English. If the site looks promising, your recommended next step is usually a conversation with a qualified town planner to discuss design and lodgement strategy. Because the desktop research is already done, the planner can focus on higher-value work rather than spending their first billable hours on basic overlay checks. We can introduce you to a planner experienced in your council area.