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WHAT IS A SECTION 173 AGREEMENT?

When Victoria’s recent planning reforms were announced, section 173 agreements were referred to more than once. So, we thought we’d have UPco Associate Director Sarah Thomas explain what they actually are, and how they affect those looking to buy and develop land. First thing’s first. What is a section 173 agreement? Section 173 agreements (s173 […]
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WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND GARDEN CITIES?

The world of planning means we come across all sorts of weird and wonderful terminology and concepts. Leaning about these is always fun – so we thought we’d share some interesting insights we’ve gathered in our travels at UPco. First cab off the rank: Garden Cities. Let’s start with the obvious question… what is a […]
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