Know before you build.
Plain-English articles on designing a home, subdividing a block and getting approvals in Perth.
Written for owners, not for planners.
Each one answers a question we get asked on the phone: whether a block can be subdivided, what it costs, which approvals apply and who should draw it.
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Subdivision · 10 min
Can I Subdivide My Block in Perth?
Can you subdivide your block in Perth? Learn how R-Codes, lot size, existing homes, access, services and WA's proposed subdivision changes affect your property.
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Subdivision · 8 min
How Much Does It Cost to Subdivide Land in Perth?
How much does subdivision cost in Perth? See the main 2026 costs for WAPC fees, surveying, water, power, site works, retaining and more.
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Subdivision · 7 min
The Subdivision Process in WA
Understand the WA subdivision process from feasibility and WAPC approval through conditions, clearances, Landgate and new property titles.
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Subdivision · 8 min
Can I Keep My Existing House and Subdivide the Backyard?
Can you keep your existing house and subdivide the backyard in Perth? Learn about access, new boundaries, parking, R-Codes, services and retained-home upgrades.
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Subdivision · 7 min
Battleaxe Subdivision in Perth
Considering a battleaxe subdivision in Perth? Learn about driveway width, effective lot area, existing homes, services, costs and rear-lot design.
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Design · 8 min
How Much Do House Plans Cost in Perth?
How much do house plans cost in Perth? Learn what design and drafting quotes include, what can cost extra, and how to compare residential design proposals properly.
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Approvals · 7 min
Do I Need Council Approval for a Renovation or Extension in Perth?
Planning a renovation or extension in Perth? Learn the difference between development approval and a building permit, when exemptions apply, and what to do next.
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Design · 6 min
Building Designer vs Draftsperson vs Architect
Architect, building designer or draftsperson? Understand the differences in WA and what to compare when choosing someone for your Perth residential project.
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Approvals · 7 min
What Drawings Do I Need for Council Approval in Perth?
What plans do you need for council approval in Perth? Learn the difference between concept, planning, building-permit and construction drawings for WA residential projects.
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Extensions · 7 min
How Much Does a House Extension Cost in Perth?
How much does a home extension cost in Perth in 2026? See realistic early budgeting ranges, what drives cost, second-storey considerations and costs often left out.
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