Project W Subdivision & Renovation

One of our own recent development projects, this project was a one-into-two lot subdivision in a Brisbane middle ring southside suburb where we retained a distinctive mid 1970s home.   Rather than demolish the home and create two equal lots, the retained home underwent major renovations, retaining its character whilst having an ensuite and bedroom […]

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Bellbowrie Pre-Sale External Upgrade

Bellbowrie Pool Area After

Vesi were requested to review and upgrade the external areas of a Bellbowrie home, taking into consideration planned future sale of the property.   The pool area was dilapidated and also did not comply with current pool regulations, as it had no separation between internal areas of the house and pool itself.    Vesi developed a strategy […]

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Holland Park Subdivision

Holland Park subdivision

Vesi were engaged to test the potential of the subdivision of a Holland Park corner lot. The site was zoned low density and would result in lots below minimum lot sizes required by the subdivision code.   Vesi prepared a concept subdivision plan, and drawings of the existing and proposed houses, to demonstrate the proposal would […]

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The Gap external value-add

  Vesi were asked to review this property to add value through creating a new external covered area.   The external area was directly outside the main living area of the house and was in a dilapidated state.  The design response replaces a deteriorated concrete slab with a new timber deck, with integrated seating and steps […]

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Riverside Residence

Riverside residence

Vesi were invited to prepare the concept design for a home on a large riverside site in Indooroopilly.   The design responds specifically to the site and context, and is oriented for solar aspect and outlook.   The existing substantial trees on the site are preserved in the design response. High level masonry screening filters light, including harsh […]

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Sunshine Coast House

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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Chermside West Bushfire Hazard Assessment

bushfire hazard overlay

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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Emu Park Insurance Claim Assistance

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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Camp Hill Site

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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Nundah Site Buyer’s Agent Advisory Role

Vesi 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 […]

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