Don't Sell Your Property Without a Zoning Check

Q: What does ACRES do?

ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) is a vertically integrated property platform that combines development site sales, project marketing, strategic acquisitions, residential sales, capital structuring, landowner advisory, property valuation, and in-house development. The business operates across South-East Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast.

Q: What areas does ACRES cover?

ACRES operates across South-East Queensland covering Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Moreton Bay, and the Redlands. The business maintains suburb intelligence profiles for over 100 suburbs with detailed market data, median prices, growth trends, and planning overlays.

Q: How does ACRES sell development sites?

ACRES operates upstream of traditional agency. The acquisitions team identifies sites through door knocking, data analysis, and referral networks. Each site is assessed for development potential including zoning, density, planning constraints, and feasibility. Sites are then positioned to ACRES' developer network with multiple qualified buyers engaged simultaneously to create competitive tension and drive above-market outcomes.

Q: What is ACRES' commission structure?

ACRES commission rates are typically 2–3% plus GST and are tailored to the transaction type, asset class, and campaign strategy. Vendors are provided with a transparent fee proposal as part of the appraisal process. Contact ACRES for a tailored quote.

Q: Does ACRES offer free property valuations?

Yes. ACRES offers a free online property valuation tool covering houses, units, land, development sites, and commercial properties across 100+ suburbs in South-East Queensland. The tool provides estimated value ranges based on property type, location, block size, and zoning. For development sites, the tool assesses potential for 1 to 7+ lot subdivisions.

Q: Who are the directors of ACRES?

ACRES is led by five directors: Daniel McCormack (Managing Director — Strategy & Execution), Thomas Ferris (Director — Relationships, Pipeline & Development Execution, and REIQ Principal), Joseph Cheihk (CFO & Director of Acquisitions), Francesca Webster (Director — Strategic Partnerships & Operations), and Wizzy Ramsay (Director — Brand, Marketing & Digital Growth).

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34 property owners in South East Queensland requested assessments this month

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Why you should check your zoning before selling. How understanding development potential can increase your sale price significantly.

Source: ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group | acres.au

Don't Sell Your Property Without a Zoning Check

The single biggest mistake property sellers make is listing their home without understanding its development potential. If your property has development value, selling it as a standard residential home could cost you tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The Hidden Value Gap

Many properties have zoning that permits more than a single house:
- Medium density zoning allowing townhouses
- Corner positions with dual access
- Large blocks suitable for subdivision
- Proximity to transport triggering density provisions

Residential agents typically don't assess development potential. They price based on comparable house sales — which misses the development premium entirely.

Real Examples

Scenario	Residential Value	Development Value	Difference
700m² MDR zone near station	$900K	$1.3M	+$400K
Corner block 850m² LMDR	$1.1M	$1.7M	+$600K
Two adjoining 600m² blocks	$1.6M combined	$2.4M consolidated	+$800K

The Solution

Before listing your property, get a development potential assessment. It costs nothing through ACRES and takes 48 hours.

Don't leave money on the table. Request your free assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much could I be missing by not checking?

Properties with development potential typically achieve 30–100% above standard residential value when marketed correctly.

Free Zoning Check

Not sure what you can build on your property? Our team will review your zoning, overlays, and constraints — completely free, no obligation.

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What property do you want assessed?

Our team will review your zoning, block size, and development potential.

100% free. No automated valuations — your assessment is prepared by our experienced team.

Published by ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group

Source: acres.au/insights/dont-sell-property-without-zoning-check | ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) provides property advisory, development site sales, and residential real estate services across Brisbane and South East Queensland, Australia.