How ACT development economics actually work

Why you work backwards from the end value, not forwards from the asking price.

If the residual is below the UV, the scheme is wrong — not the price.

The Territory takes three quarters of the planning gain. Until 2029, in RZ1 and RZ2, it takes three eighths.

The first additional dwelling is the most expensive one you will ever buy — and the answer differs by suburb.

Every dollar you add to the build must return $1.28 in sale price just to stand still.

Holding, the titling tail, and why off-the-plan contracts do not pay you.

Approvals lapse, approvals are for a specific scheme, and the vendor has already priced it.

Often already carrying a two-dwelling lease — which can remove the charge entirely.

The difference between one dwelling and two is the difference between two deals.

The 120 m² cap is gone, RZ1 minimum block sizes are gone, consolidation is permitted. Much published guidance is now out of date.

Pre-approved designs for $1,000, and no development application.

Stamp duty abolished for first home buyers, and removed on new unit-titled homes for owner-occupiers.