We take unit development projects across Tasmania from first concept to build ready plans, with the early cost certainty and fast approvals that make the numbers stack up.
A multi unit development lives or dies on early figures, yet most projects only get real costs once it is too late to change course. Approvals crawl, holding costs climb and the return you modelled starts slipping away. Without accurate numbers up front, you are making big decisions half blind.
We give you cost certainty early, so you know what your unit development will cost before you commit serious money to it. Every site is assessed for yield and buildability from the outset. You make your call on real figures, not hopeful estimates.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.
Our process is built for speed, because every week a development sits in approvals is a week of holding costs you carry. We prepare the documentation and manage the planning and building approval process for you. You are kept informed at every stage, so you always know where things sit and what happens next.
Your design is reviewed by people who build homes for a living. Get practical input on structure, materials, thermal performance and cost before decisions are locked in.
Stage one finishes with a Project Budget Alignment Estimate based on real project data and current construction rates, so you can check the design against your budget before it goes to council.
Your design fees, consultant allowances and council costs are set out upfront. We explain provisional costs and discuss any additional requirements with you before proceeding.
We guide your selections and document them in your construction drawings, giving builders a clear basis to price the fixtures, fittings and finishes you want.
We coordinate surveyors, engineers, energy assessors, your building surveyor, council and TasWater where required, keeping your pre-construction work moving through one team.
Regular, clear updates explain where your project is at, what comes next and anything we need from you, so you can make decisions with confidence.
Whether you are building a duplex or a larger project, your plans are documented clearly enough for builders to price them accurately and on the same basis. That gives you quotes you can genuinely compare, rather than figures that leave you exposed. We help you engage the right builder, so you break ground knowing exactly where you stand.
We talk through the numbers before any design work begins, so you understand what your development will cost and what you are getting. Construction estimates are prepared alongside your approvals. Our timeline and cost guarantees (terms and conditions apply) mean you can plan and finance the project with certainty.
Timing depends on the size of the development, your site and what council requires. We give you a clear timeline at the start, before any work begins, so you can plan and finance around it. Our process is built to keep your multi unit development moving through design, documentation and approvals without long stalls. We back that timeline with a guarantee, and terms and conditions apply.
It helps to have the site secured, because yield, buildability and approval risk all depend on the specific block. If you are still assessing sites, talk to us early and we can help you weigh up what each one can realistically deliver. That way you commit to a site with your eyes open rather than hoping the numbers work later. Either way, we will be clear about what can progress now and what needs to wait.
We give you construction estimates early, which is the step most of the industry skips until it is too late to matter. As a multi unit developer in Tasmania, you need real figures before you commit serious money, and that is exactly what we provide. Your costs are prepared alongside your approvals so the picture stays complete. You make your decisions on accurate numbers, not guesswork.
Changes are a normal part of shaping a development, and we refine the design with you until it works. The best time to make changes is during the design stage, before documentation and approvals begin. If you want to change something later, we will tell you how it affects your timeline and cost before anything happens. You stay in control of every decision and every dollar.
A good development stacks up on yield, cost and timeline, and we help you see all three clearly before you commit. You will have build ready plans and construction estimates that reflect real figures for your site. Builders should be able to price those plans accurately and on the same basis. Most of all, the experience should be exactly what we said it would be.
Yes, we help you engage the right builder once your plans are build ready. Whether you need duplex builders in Tasmania or a team for a larger multi unit development, your documentation is prepared so they can give you accurate, comparable pricing. We can help you work through the quotes so you understand how they compare. You are not left on your own at the moment it matters most.
We had no idea where to start with our new home and Strait Design made the whole thing feel simple. They designed to our budget from day one and kept us informed the whole way through. Could not fault them.
After a bad experience elsewhere we were nervous, but this team told us the truth about timelines and cost upfront. No surprises and no excuses. Our plans were build ready exactly when they said they would be.
The approvals process terrified us but Strait Design handled all the council side so we did not have to. Everything was explained in plain English and we always knew what was happening next. Brilliant service.
We wanted a double storey family home and were worried about blowing the budget. They shaped the design around what we could actually spend and it still turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone building.
As a small developer I needed speed through approvals and accurate early costing. Strait Design delivered both. The documentation was clear enough for builders to price it properly the first time around.
What stood out was the communication. We never had to chase for updates because they always let us know where things sat. Dealing with one team from start to finish made the whole process so much easier.
Over 35 years of experience really shows. They picked up issues early that we never would have and saved us money down the track. It genuinely felt like they had our best interests at heart the entire time.
We are first home builders and had a hundred questions. The team was patient, down to earth and never once made us feel silly for asking. Our build ready plans came through exactly as promised. Thank you.
From the first call to the finished plans the experience was exactly what they said it would be. Trade qualified people who actually know planning and building inside out. Honestly worth every single cent.