Property Types & Construction

The drawings and specifications accepted by the authority as part of a building permit.

A legal or planning restriction on how tall a building may be at a particular site.

A document showing that a building has passed a required inspection or completion check.

Permission required for alterations that fall within building-control rules.

Official permission to build, alter or extend a property according to approved plans.

The minimum distance a building must keep from boundaries, roads, waterways or other features.

A statutory planning framework that maps land-use zones, transport and development controls for an area.

A fault in design, materials or workmanship that reduces a building's quality, safety or intended performance.

A period after completion when the developer or contractor may still be responsible for fixing covered defects.

Official permission required for demolition work covered by building-control law.

Checks made before buying a property, including ownership, debts, permits, contracts and physical condition.

Official acceptance of an environmental impact assessment and its required mitigation measures for a qualifying project.

A report on whether a project is following the mitigation and monitoring measures attached to its EIA.

An environmental study and approval required for certain property projects before development proceeds.

A planning ratio limiting total building floor area relative to the land area.

Completion of roads, drainage, electricity, water and other promised project infrastructure.

A preliminary environmental assessment used for project types or locations where the applicable rules require it.

Government approval for a regulated housing estate or land-subdivision project.

A planning measure requiring a proportion of open space relative to a building's total floor area.

A written list of defects or unfinished items found before or during the handover inspection.

An assessment of a building's structural condition by a suitably qualified professional.

A check of official property records to confirm the owner and any mortgages, leases, restrictions or other registered rights.

A mapped planning designation that controls permitted land uses and development conditions.

A final inspection of a completed condominium unit before the buyer accepts possession.