Would you rather….
A) Have a nap and pay an expert do your planning application for you?
B) Stress for hours completing forms that you’ve never seen before
Ok, we know there is an in between, because sometimes it’s worth learning a new skill, but there really are some jobs that you should pay for others to do, and for us, this is one of them. There may come a time where that will change, but for now, we sit on the out source side of the fence.
Here’s why we love them…
Regulation Savvy: Planning regulations can be complex, long, and quite frankly boring. A planning consultant is your seasoned guide, helping you navigate local policies, and steer clear of potential pitfalls. They speak the language of town halls, turning hurdles into stepping stones.
Maximizing Potential: They can assess your project before you buy it, identify opportunities you may have missed, highlighting potential barriers, and arming you with information to enable you to make an offer that works for both you and the vendor (win-win). The information may also lead you to pull out of deals where you deem the risk to be too high.
Community: Building relationships with the local community is crucial for your projects success. Planning consultants act as community liaisons, facilitating positive communication with neighbours, addressing concerns, and creating a harmonious environment for your project.
Streamlining Approval Processes: Time is money, especially in the property game. Planning consultants expedite approval processes, leveraging their insider knowledge to ensure your project gets the green light swiftly. Their familiarity with local authorities can significantly shorten the waiting game.
Mitigating Risks and Challenges: The property landscape is riddled with challenges. Planning consultants act as your strategic armour, identifying potential risks early on and devising proactive solutions. From foreseeing objections to crafting contingency plans, they're your guardians against project difficulties.