Council DA Estimates
Getting your development application across the line
Our team has worked with many architects, project managers, builders, owners, and developers to establish cost reports as part of the council development application (DA) process.
Often referred to as Section 7.12 (formerly Section 94a), the process involves collecting estimates for the purpose of determining the value of fees and contributions levied under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
Xinvest has a streamlined in-house cost estimating approach to development applications.
We guarantee to accurately
Measure gross floor areas in accordance with the ‘Method of Measurement of Building Areas’ in the AIQS Cost Management Manual.
Calculate development costs in accordance with development costs outlined in clause 25J of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulations 2000 at current prices.
Prepare registered quantity surveyor’s cost reports in accordance with the AIQS Cost Management Manuals and local Council’s requirements.
Ensure a fast turnaround service so our report meets your critical timelines.
“One of the key factors for a development project to succeed is realistic financial budget and cost estimation at the beginning of the design proposal. Xinvest Quantity Surveying is the firm we trust. We trust their team in delivering realistic estimations which reflect the most current market situation for our projects. Right project cost budgeting gives our clients financial certainty. This is also a milestone for our design proposals when we provide our feasibility studies to our clients.”
PHILIP NG, SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT, ZHINAR ARCHITECTS PTY LTD