Flood overlay property development explained for Australian developers. Learn how flood risk can affect development yield, costs, approvals and site feasibility.

One of the biggest risks in property development feasibility is overestimating end sales values. A project may appear highly profitable on paper. The projected margins look strong, the return on investment seems attractive, and the development appears financially viable. But if the projected sales revenue is unrealistic, the entire feasibility can quickly become misleading. In Australian property development, inflated sales assumptions are one of the most common reasons devel