Vesi were asked to review an existing Development Approval for a potential development site close to the University of Queensland at St Lucia. The clients had previously obtained a Development Approval for townhouses, and were considering selling the site. After an initial discussion, Vesi were commissioned to carry out a feasibility review of the existing […]
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Vesi assisted in assessing, prioritizing and implementing the best option for the owners of this residential property located on Queenland’s Sunshine Coast. The property is located one block from the beach. Broad options for the property included minimal work utilizing the landlord’s insurance payout to bring the property up to lettable standards; also addressing some ongoing […]
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Vesi were approached to provide a preliminary assessment of the implications on a potential subdivision site being included in the Brisbane City Council Bushfire Hazard overlay. The site was partially affected by the high hazard buffer area, which would have potential implications for subdivision, market appeal and subsequent construction costs. Reference was made to state […]
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Vesi prepared a residential master plan for the 10 hectare site in Darra, owned by a major Australian listed property trust. The townhouse masterplan takes advantage of views across protected bush land habitat, as well as smaller community parks. The use of laneways for vehicle access enables the majority of dwellings to be fully engaged […]
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Vesi was engaged by a Melbourne-based high net worth individual to complete a pre-purchase review of the development potential of a low-medium density site in Hamilton. A pre-1946 protected dwelling was located at the front of the site. Vesi prepared a design to provide three townhouses at the rear of the site and two separate […]
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Vesi were approached to provide preliminary advice in relation to two adjoining properties in Banyo located near the Australian Catholic University. The residential properties were located close to higher density sites and commercial areas, however zoned for low-density residential use. Vesi provided advice on the likelihood of approval for higher density residential use, including student […]
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The owner of an Emu Park property was the victim of an arson attack on a timber outbuilding, a former railway building. Vesi assisted the owner in demonstrating the value of the former building for insurance purposes. Vesi prepared drawings from information available and coordinated the work of a Quantity Surveyor to determine a replacement […]
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Vesi were commissioned to prepare the schematic design for a new house on a 300m2 corner lot in Clayfield. The design was part of a subdivision of an existing property with a character home in a traditional character area. The design responds to the constraints of traffic noise, and also a westerly orientation on the […]
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SQM research released data this week indicating strong falls in the number of residential property listings nationally. Sydney and Melbourne led this, however Brisbane also had a significant drop in listings of 9.7% for the month. Whilst SQM research partly attributed the drop to seasonal factors, the year-on-year reduction in listings has also been significant, […]
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Vesi were engaged to determine the most appropriate option for maximising the return from the proposed sale of a residential property in Camp Hill in Brisbane. The house had been rented for many years, and had incremental additions constructed in past decades. Vesi reviewed the potential of partial demolition and subdivision, major renovation for […]
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Vesi were engaged by a Sydney-based Property Trust to review the potential of converting a commercial office floor to student accommodation. Located in Spring Hill, the location is convenient for international and other students. The design layout responds to the challenge of a deep tenancy plan, and the number of student rooms, which require access […]
Read MoreVesi prepared the design for this development of large owner-occupied apartments on an elevated site in Sandgate. The site slopes between a quiet residential street, and a busier thoroughfare. Adaptive reuse of an existing character building on the site enhances the street address of the development, whilst the busier lower street is utilized for servicing […]
Read MoreVesi were asked to prepare a detailed preliminary feasibility for a proposed multiresidential development at Lutwyche. The compact corner site was tapering in plan and contained an existing (unprotected) character dwelling in relatively good condition. A concept design for apartments over the whole of the site had already been prepared and was to be the […]
Read MoreVesi provided consultancy services to a large national retail business owner reviewing the potential of acquiring an adjacent site in Brisbane. The sites were zoned for high density development in the EDQ Bowen Hills Urban Development Area and the site supported development of up to 24 storeys. Vesi reviewed and maximized the potential development […]
Read MoreVesi assisted a Sydney buyer’s agent sourcing Brisbane properties with development potential for high net worth individuals. After the successful purchase of a Nundah property for one client, Vesi were asked to prepare a preliminary feasibility investigating the potential purchase of the adjacent site for another client, at a higher price. A preliminary feasibility […]
Read MoreThe Brisbane City Plan 2014 introduced a number of ‘overlays’ within the new planning scheme. These twenty-six overlays identify when applicable codes relate to a site, and cover a wide range of considerations from flooding to building heritage and character. The bushfire overlay addresses bushfire hazard. Many people living adjacent to natural parklands within Brisbane […]
Read MoreIn late February 2015 Lord Mayor Graham Quirk announced a subsidy to incentivise the development of purpose-built and centrally located accommodation for students. There is a temporary three-year reduction in Council’s adopted infrastructure charges for student accommodation projects. The reduction will only be available for development in areas already zoned medium and high density residential or […]
Read MoreAs founder and Director of Vesi, Jason Hedges has a depth of project experience across a broad range of sectors developed over twenty years in the property industry. To see this range of project experience please refer to About-People
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