MAKING DEVELOPMENTS PROFITABLE

from concept
to completion

Helping expand interstate developers with strategic growth across Queensland, New South Wales & Victoria.

Leave your development (and trust) with us.

OUR FOCUS

we help developers

DM UPS is focused on achieving the ‘Highest and Best Use’ as defined by the Australian Property Institute (API) namely: “The use of an asset that maximises its potential and that is physically possible, legally permissible and financially feasible.”

Providing developers with in-house solutions to target specific profitable uses such as service centres, renewable projects, child care, aged care facilities and much more…

what we do

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To help Bhajis Holdings expand their investments interstate.

Managing a five townhouse project DM UPS value added by reducing the amount of fill required and reduced construction costings by negotiating a gravity legal point of discharge negating expensive pumping infrastructure.

GRV: $3m  Stage: Construction Stage
Site: Southport

To obtain the relevant development permit for the expansion of an existing Optus asset in Rochedale.

The extension involves removal of  two existing satellite dishes and installation of a data centre including auxiliary plant and machinery. DM UPS are consistently value adding to inter state contractors through fast and reliable advice. 

GRV: $5m  Stage: Construction Stage
Site: Rochedale

to obtain the relevant development permit for the mixed use development in Botany, NSW.

The developer is seeking to maximise yield for the site with DM UPS we have on-going knowledge about the principles of Planning Law to ensure the project maximises profitability.

DM UPS are consistently value adding to inter state developers through technical planning advice.

TDC: $15m   GRV: $20m  Stage: Construction Stage Site: Botany NSW

to optimise a development site within Nundah which had a existing permit for 168 units.

The developer is seeking to maximise yield 230 units in a difficult market conditions through staging the development and including acoustic treatments to improve siting of building envelopes.

DM UPS are consistently value adding to inter state developers through technical planning advice.

TDC: $76m   Revenue: $108m  Stage: Pre-acquisition Site: Nundah QLD

as the in-house town planning advisor to undertake arrange of developments including residential subdivision including design and planning.

An aggressive regional developer based on the south coast of NSW seeking to expand his portfolio including resort development, large retail and residential subdivisions.

DM UPS are consistently value adding to inter state developers through drafting and planning support for a range of developers seeking to maximise portfolio without the large overheads.

Portfolio: $300m 
Locality: Shoalhaven Region NSW

as the town planning consultant for a one into two subdivision in Northgate. 

GRV: $600,000 
Site Area: Northgate QLD

as the town planning consultant for a dwelling house on a new residential lot.

DM UPS undertook a complete visual impact assessment in accordance with the planning principle established by Senior Commissioner Roseth in Tenacity Consulting v Waringah [2004] NSWLEC 140 was provided by the Applicant.

GRV: $800,000 Stage: Complete 
Site Area: Sylvania NSW

as the town planning consultant for construction of a new dwelling house.

DM UPS worked closely with the architect to a smooth Council approval process. 

GRV: $800,000 Stage: Planning Stage  Site Area: Northbridge NSW

as drafting and town planning consultant for minor works associated with a duplex in Noosa.

DM UPS sort to activate private open space by including additional decking and landscaping to maximise ocean views and entertaining space. 

TDC: $20,000  Locality: Noosa, QLD

HOW WE WORK

the DM difference

 

DM UPS is not your average town planning consultancy. Our director has worked directly with developers assisting in site selection, project feasibility and value adding through innovation.

We manage:

  • Lobbying local and state government;
  • Project feasibility within Renewable energy sector utility-scale solar projects
  • Re-zoning rural land into residential land uses
  • Value-adding to projects through innovative use of passive area of a development into $/per square meter

Insert DM UPS into the pre-acquisition phase to ensure value-adding through development principles.

PHASE 1

PRE-AQUISITION

We assist with the development strategy, define constraints/opportunities, project feasibility analysis and commentary on acquisition considerations.

PHASE 2

design & approval

 We help achieve the highest and best use in conjunction with consultant team achieving development permit and building approvals.

PHASE 3

construction

We oversee the construction procurement and implementation stage until completion.

PHASE 4

project finalisation

We foster settlement of sales/leasing including final analysis of feasibility study.

WHY US?

outcome-driven
service excellence

DM UPS is positioned to provide in-house solutions for all developers seeking to expand their portfolio advising on town planning and development related matters. We catering to your vision, budget and investor criteria.

DM UPS is your solution for all urban development matters!

THE EXPERIENCE

Our team of professionals are experienced in delivering profitable developments throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

DM UPS is proud to be a Certified Full Member of the Planning Institute of Australia.

THE RELATIONSHIP

We believe in relationship-building through client interaction and approachable face-to-face contact and by providing in-house services to capital providers, developers and sophisticated investors.

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THE MODEL

We are streamlined to ensure your solutions are always cost effective.

Smarter processes equals money in your pocket!

THE SOLUTION

We provide transparent advice to ensure no variations are necessary.

OUR FEE STRUCTURES

how do we structure our fees?

We offer our development clients two fee structures – Project-Specific & Retainer – designed to offer you the flexibility that best suites your project and budget.

1

DEFINE INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Our advice on the viability of your project is 100% FREE.

Once you are satisfied with our advice we’ll prepare a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ defining key roles.

We can also determine your highest and best use if you want ideas.

1

DEFINE INVESTMENT STRATEGY

Our advice on the viability of your project is 100% FREE.

Once you are satisfied with our advice we’ll prepare a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ defining key roles.

We can also determine your highest and best use if you want ideas.

2

PROJECT-SPECIFIC

We’ll provide a Transparent Fee Proposal, broken down into stages and costing.

 

OR

RETAINER STRUCTURE

We also offer in-house monthly retainers linked to the delivery of key milestones of your investment opportunity.

These in-house solutions lower costs for the developer, freeing up time to work on investment strategies.

2

PROJECT-SPECIFIC

We’ll provide a Transparent Fee Proposal, broken down into stages and costing.

 

OR

RETAINER STRUCTURE

We also offer in-house monthly retainers linked to the delivery of key milestones of your investment opportunity.

These in-house solutions lower costs for the developer, freeing up time to work on investment strategies.

3

INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
GROWTH & PROFITABILITY

Increase in equity and profitability of investment strategy and portfolio growth.

CONTACT US

book a consult

Our Special Projects Team will be in touch within 2 business days with a tailored urban planning solution to your project.

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