FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A site assessment is the best place to start. Our team can review the ecological features, planning framework, and subdivision opportunities that may apply to your property.

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A geotechnical assessment investigates ground conditions and evaluates factor ssuch as land stability, natural hazards, earthworks suitability, and foundation conditions.

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Geotechnical reports are commonly required for subdivisions, developments on steep sites, projects within natural hazard areas, earthworks activities, and some resource consent applications.

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Not necessarily. However, the natural hazard provisions introduced through PC120 have increased the focus on natural hazard risks in Auckland, meaning developments may require specialist assessments that were not previously needed. Our planners can assist you to determine which specialist assessments your project requires.

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We work closely with trusted geotechnical specialists and regularly coordinate investigations as part of wider development and subdivision projects.

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Yes. We can help determine what investigations may be required, engage the appropriate specialists, coordinate reporting, and integrate findings into planning, engineering, and consenting processes.

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A cross lease title is a form of property ownership where multiple owners share ownership of the underlying land and lease hold interests over their individual dwellings.

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A fee simple title, often referred to as freehold ownership, provides individual ownership of the land and is generally considered the strongest form of property ownership in New Zealand.

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Typically, yes. Because the land is jointly owned, all affected owners generally need to be involved in the conversion process.

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Yes. We can review your title, site layout, planning requirements, access arrangements, and infrastructure to help determine whether a conversion is feasible and what maybe required.

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