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title: "Lisa Nguyen | Subdividecost Expert Author"
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# Lisa Nguyen

Read the profile of Lisa Nguyen, Planning & Approvals Specialist at Subdividecost. View credentials and published landscaping guides.

Planning & Approvals Specialist

Authors regulatory guides covering all 8 Australian states. Maintains state-by-state approval pathway database for the GrannyFlatCost calculator.

Guided 300+ homeowners through CDC and DA processes. Specialised in secondary dwelling approvals with 94% first-submission approval rate.

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## About

## Professional Experience

## Key Achievements

## Publications

## Articles by Lisa Nguyen

#### Guides

#### Company

## Key Points

- Maintained 94% first-submission approval rate across 300+ secondary dwelling applications
- Contributed to PIA NSW submission on proposed SEPP (Housing) 2021 amendments
- Navigating CDC Pathways for Secondary Dwellings in NSW Planning Institute of Australia Newsletter, 2022
- Australian Property Subdivision Statistics: 30+ Data Points (2026) The definitive data guide to Australian residential land subdivision volumes, civil development costs, lot size regulations, and average value uplift. 2026-06-26
- Canberra Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Canberra, ACT. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Canberra subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Darwin Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Darwin, NT. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Darwin subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Perth Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Perth, WA. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Perth subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Sunshine Coast Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 True cost of subdividing land on the Sunshine Coast, QLD. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic price breakdown. 2026-06-15
- Sydney Subdivision Costs: Complete Guide for 2026 Discover the true cost of subdividing land in Sydney, NSW. From council fees to water connections, get a realistic breakdown of Sydney subdivision costs. 2026-06-15
- Sydney Subdivision Costs

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