Over the last few years, coastal living has become highly desirable making the top of the list for many property buyers. This has seen a steady rise in popularity in beachside suburbs such as Franskton with more than 142,000 individuals calling the city home, an increase of 12% since 2011. Frankston City has been put on the map as the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria, thanks to ongoing development projects establishing it as the ideal location to live, work, learn and play. Covering an area of 131 square kilometres, boasting 11 kilometres of pristine foreshore, 33 parks and natural reserves, ample retail, office and leisure facilities, Frankston has quickly become Melbourne’s up and coming city by the bay.
With so much growth in the area it’s no surprise that construction in Frankston is also booming! Whether you are looking at building from scratch or renovating an existing property, looking to invest or create your dream home there are a few key things that are important to consider.
1. Consider Where To Develop In Frankston
First things first, it is important to really understand the part of Frankston you are buying in. There are three key suburbs in the Frankston area – Frankston, Frankston North and Frankston South. The property development in each of these areas varies greatly as does the property value, so it is important to understand the type of property you plan on constructing as this will help influence this decision. There are also a wide range of major development projects that are currently in progress that will see an increase in value and desirability in certain areas of Frankston.
2. Understand The Frankston City Council Requirements
Each local council has their own requirements and permits that need to be applied for ahead of any works commencing at a property and Frankston City Council is no different. Make sure that you clearly understand what is required of you and if ever in doubt check in with a local Frankston construction company like Conrad Construction to ask for advice on best practices. For example, it is a requirement of Frankston City Council that all Frankston properties have at least 30% of the property as open land space, not including the driveway. They also have high density considerations in certain areas which means that you can build your property higher to fit more on the block of land. Both of these considerations will impact greatly on your property design and development.
3. Understand Your Existing Frankston Property Or Land
No matter what the size of the project is it is important to clearly understand what you are working with before getting your heart set on any plans. For example it is important to understand the soil classification of your Frankston property. There are costs variations between building a property on sandy soil compared to properties with a high clay content. Knowing the soil type means you can make plans to design the building to structurally compensate for these factors to save you heartache and money down the track.
4. Enlist The Help of Someone With Local Frankston Knowledge
Whether you are a born and bred Frankston local or perhaps moving from a completely different area or state, having a builder who has a strong understanding of the Frankston area is invaluable. Conrad Construction have been operating in the Frankston area for over 40 years, and over this time have picked up a wealth of local knowledge that will help make your vision for your Frankston property come to life. Not sure where you need help? No problem, you can see a full list of our services here.
