Resources for developers
The questions a developer asks when choosing a builder and running an apartment project, answered plainly. Reviewed September 2026; regulatory settings change, so confirm current requirements with your consultants.
Design and construct versus construct only
Which contract form should a developer use for an apartment project?
For developersWhat a realistic programme looks like for a 40 to 100 apartment building
How long does it take to build an apartment building in Sydney?
For developersSelecting a builder for a class 2 building under the Design and Building Practitioners Act
What should a developer check before appointing a builder for an apartment project in New South Wales?
For developersiCIRT ratings and what a developer should ask for
What is an iCIRT rating and does a builder need one?
For developersDefects liability, the building bond and what happens at practical completion
What happens after an apartment building is handed over?
For developersOccupation certificate sequencing: what has to be finished, in what order
Why do occupation certificates get delayed, and how does a developer avoid it?
For developersWhat a builder needs from a development approval before pricing
What should a developer have ready before asking a builder for a price?
For developersBuilder prequalification: the documents a developer should expect
What documents should a developer ask a builder for before engaging them?
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