Buying or Setting Up a Car Yard? Check Your Zoning Before You Sign
Zoning approves the site, not the use. Vehicle sales, hire, and repair are assessed separately under Victoria's planning scheme — and most buyers don't find out until after they've signed.
Opening a Gym in Frankston? Check This Before You Sign a Lease
A gym lives or dies on the site — not the equipment. Before you sign a Frankston lease, find out if the zoning actually permits a fitness centre, not after the barbells arrive.
Do You Need a Planning Permit for a Doggy Day Care in Victoria?
Thinking about opening a doggy day care in Melbourne? The site makes the dream or kills it — here's what actually determines whether a planning permit is achievable before you sign a lease.
Industrial Subdivision Melbourne | What Determines Potential
Wondering if your industrial site could be subdivided? Here's what actually determines it — zone, lot size, access, and easements — before you spend on surveys or concept plans.
Am I Operating Illegally?
Received a planning infringement notice for your commercial or industrial site? Here's what it actually means — and what to do in the next 48 hours.
Before You Sign That Commercial Lease: The Planning Check Most Melbourne Business Owners Skip (And Regret)
Most business owners find out too late that "available for lease" doesn't mean legally cleared to trade. Here's what to check before you sign — the zones, the costs, and the timeline nobody tells you about.
Do I Need a Planning Permit to Open a Bathhouse or Sauna in Melbourne?
Before you sign a lease on your Melbourne bathhouse, sauna or wellness venue — do you know if the site is actually zoned for that use? Most operators find out after signing. That's when it gets expensive. Here's what you need to know first.