Part 13 – Design and Construction
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.
12th February 2013
Part 12 – Time to Build
This article is about the final stage of a project - construction, this where the bulk of the budget is spent and dramatic changes occur.
12th October 2012
Part 11 – Project Stages
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?
12th August 2012
Part 10 – Council Approvals
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?"
13th June 2012
Part 9 – Commercial Risk
This series is all about understanding how to understand the risks in opening a new practice or expanding an existing one.
13th April 2012
Part 8 – The Big Picture for Your Practice
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.
13th February 2012
Part 7 – Budget Your Rent
Having established what a building may cost, the next step is to establish what the practice can afford to pay in rent.
13th November 2011
Part 5 – Put on your developer’s hat
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.
13th August 2011
Part 4 – Financial Feasibility
The big question is what is your project going to cost and what can your practice afford to support?
13th June 2011
Part 3 – Evaluating The Right Site
In the hands of a creative professional, the limitations often provide incredible opportunities.
13th April 2011
Part 2 – Talking The Talk
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.
13th February 2011
Part 1 – Why Do It?
A dream many practitioners have is to practice in premises they own. And owning your own practice allows you to control your image.
13th November 2010
