Episode 127: How Long Does it Take to Get to Site?


16th February 2026 | 24m 59s

In this episode, we break down what “getting to site” actually means. From titled land and design changes to developer approvals, finance, and third-party reports, we unpack the real factors that influence your pre-site timeline.


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Timestamps:

03:08 – What does “getting to site” actually mean?

04:34 – Key Factors That Affect the Timeline

04:38 - Is the Land Titled or Not?

06:20 – Are You Making Changes to the Plan?

07:15 – Are You Doing Full Colour Selection or Using Colour Boards?

09:46 – Is There Design Approval from the Developer Required?

12:30 – Are There Any Planning Conditions?

13:33 – Finance approval & working with brokers

16:48 – 3rd party / out of builder control items

18:08 – Site rubbish & contaminated soil issues

20:37 – Managing Expectations & Communication