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Buying, subdividing, or developing land is one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Here are some answers to the questions we hear most, to help you navigate the development process.
In plain terms: due diligence is checking what you can actually do with a piece of land before you commit your money to it.
It's the homework that happens before you buy or build. We look at what the land is zoned for, what rules apply, what might stand in your way, and what's realistically possible. For a landowner it means peace of mind. For a developer or investor it means a clear view of risk and opportunity before a dollar is spent. This is sometimes called a planning due diligence review, a feasibility check, or a site review.
The short answer: maybe, and the only way to know for sure is to check the rules that apply to your specific block.
What your land can support depends on its zoning, its size and shape, what's around it, and a range of planning controls. Some sites can be subdivided easily. Others have constraints like flooding, heritage, or bushfire that change what's possible. We help you understand whether a subdivision, dual occupancy, or development is achievable before you spend money on plans.
As early as possible. The best time is before you buy, or before you spend on design and consultants.
Early advice is where the real value is. Knowing a site's constraints before you commit can save you from an expensive mistake, or reveal an opportunity others missed. We're designed to come in at the start, during the due diligence period of a purchase, or at the very beginning of a development idea, so your decisions are built on clarity from day one.
Yes. Alongside everyday landowners and developers, we advise on state significant development, including renewables, infrastructure, and master planned housing.
Our Level 3 service is built for major and state significant projects. This includes renewable energy such as solar, wind, and battery storage, public and private infrastructure, and master planned communities and large residential developments. It covers the more involved pathways like state significant development, environmental referrals, and multi-agency coordination, with strategy and sequencing to help complex projects move forward.
It depends on your project, so we quote each one individually. Email us your site details and we'll come back within 3 business days.
We offer three levels of service that scale with complexity, from a simple entry review to complex due diligence for major projects. Because every site is different, we provide a quote aligned to your project rather than a fixed price. You'll always know the fee before any work begins.
Our reports are for strategy and early guidance, not a final reliance document. They're built to inform your thinking and your next steps.
A Periscopa Co due diligence report summary gives you a clear, high level view to guide early decisions and strategy discussions. It's not intended to be relied upon as a formal reliance document for acquisition, financing, or development commitments. For those, you'll want independent legal, financial, and technical verification, and we'll point you toward the right specialists where needed.