Feasibility & Building Articles

Design & Construct, is a popular option as the contract price is fixed and the builder takes on some of the risk of any price increase.

This article is about the final stage of a project - construction, this where the bulk of the budget is spent and dramatic changes occur.

You have secured your property, council approval seems just a formality and the bank is about to deliver big money to your door. What happens next?

Councils have a notorious reputation and it is only natural to want to ignore them. We are often asked, “Why do I need council approval?"

This series is all about understanding how to understand the risks in opening a new practice or expanding an existing one.

Let’s assume you have now bought your strata unit or rented your tenancy - you now need to put together ‘the big picture’ for setting up a dental practice.

Having established what a building may cost, the next step is to establish what the practice can afford to pay in rent.

The commercial property market follows a cycle different to the residential property market. It is more of a 12-year cycle and is dominated by the CBD in each city.

The big question is what is your project going to cost and what can your practice afford to support?

In the hands of a creative professional, the limitations often provide incredible opportunities.

Understanding the terms, processes and industry norms will enable you to get the best out of any architect, draftsman, designer and builder who you choose you engage.

A dream many practitioners have is to practice in premises they own. And owning your own practice allows you to control your image.