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What can you actually build on your block?

Enter your ACT address. Properly checks it against real planning rules and shows you your zone, your eligibility, and what's possible — in about 10 seconds. Free.

No payment. No account. Any ACT address.

Already know you want the setback map? → Get the Site Intelligence report — $149 +GST

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4Rule-by-rule complianceReport

Enter your address to see your zone and eligibility — free, in about 10 seconds.

How it works

Here's how it works

You enter your ACT address. The free check takes about 10 seconds and shows you:

  • Your zone — RZ1, RZ2, or other — and what it means in plain English
  • Whether your block meets the current eligibility threshold for a second dwelling under MPA-04
  • A summary of what's possible in principle

That's the free check. No payment, no account.

If you want to go further — if you want to see the specific constraints on your specific block — that's the Site Intelligence report.

What the $149 +GST Site Intelligence report gives you

Your setback map

A diagram of your block showing the part you can build on. Front setback. Rear setback. Side setbacks. The planning rules applied to your actual land, not a generic estimate.

Easement and utility overlay

Any easements registered on the title that would affect what you can build, and where.

Rule-by-rule compliance check

Height limits, site coverage, parking, solar access. Each rule assessed against your block, with a plain-English result.

The Site Intelligence report is 7 pages. It is not a planning approval and it does not replace a planner. What it is: the information you need to decide whether the idea is worth pursuing — before you spend money finding out.

Real Properly setback map — Garran RZ2 block, 1,611m² with 1,360m² buildable envelope after setbacks applied to the actual cadastral boundary

A real Properly setback map: the cadastral boundary from ACT Government GIS, with RZ2 setbacks applied to leave a 1,360m² buildable envelope. Suburb-level example — Garran, RZ2.

Why $149 +GST

What this replaces

Getting a straight answer from an ACT planner usually starts with a pre-application meeting. That costs $500 to $1,500 and takes two to four weeks — before you know whether the idea is even viable on your specific block.

A preliminary planning report goes further: $2,000 to $5,000, another few weeks.

$500–$1,500
Pre-application meeting with an ACT planner — 2 to 4 weeks
$2,000–$5,000
Preliminary planning report — another few weeks
$149 +GST
Site Intelligence report — answers the question that comes before them

The Site Intelligence report is $149 +GST. It does not replace those conversations. It answers the question that comes before them: is this block worth pursuing?

If the answer is yes, you go into those conversations knowing what you're dealing with. If the answer is no, you find out for $149 +GST instead of $5,000.

Who built this

A licensed Canberra builder

Anthony Lloyd, founder of Properly and licensed ACT builder

Properly was built by Anthony Lloyd — a licensed builder based in Canberra with over 15 years in ACT construction, working on commercial fitout for some of the city's largest projects.

Anthony is not a planner. But he knows what happens when a project gets to site and the block doesn't do what the owner assumed it would. Properly exists to move that conversation to before anyone spends money.

Common questions

Before you check

Is my block even covered?

Properly covers 104 ACT suburbs. The free address check tells you immediately whether yours is included — no payment required.

Do I need to commit to anything?

No. The free address check requires no account and no payment. The Site Intelligence report is a one-time purchase. There is no subscription.

What if the answer is no?

A no is worth knowing. If your block has a constraint that rules out what you were thinking — an easement, a setback that eats too far in, a heritage overlay — finding out for $149 +GST is significantly cheaper than finding out after you've briefed an architect or lodged a DA. The report does not tell you what you want to hear. It tells you what the rules say.

What's the difference between the $49 +GST and $149 +GST report?

The $49 +GST Entry report answers the question "is it worth pursuing?" — your zone, your eligibility under current ACT rules, and suburb-level data (land value, recent DA timeframes, comparable sales growth). It is a structured site read, in plain English.

The $149 +GST Site Intelligence report goes further: it shows you the setback map, the easement overlay, and a rule-by-rule compliance check against your actual block geometry. It is the first report with something you can show an architect or a builder.

Most homeowners start with the $149 +GST report. If you are genuinely uncertain whether the idea is viable at all, the $49 +GST is a reasonable first step.

Proof

Real blocks. Real results.

Every Properly report is generated from real ACT Government data — cadastral boundaries, the Territory Plan, nine live GIS layers, and 471 real ACT development approvals used to validate the engine.

One real example
Garran, RZ2, 1,611m² block.
1,611 m² 1,360 m² buildable

The listing shows 1,611 square metres. After real setback rules are applied to the actual cadastral geometry: 1,360 square metres buildable. The setback map shows exactly where those boundaries fall and what fits within them.

That is what the Site Intelligence report produces. Not an estimate. Not a model. The rules applied to your block.

Garran RZ2 site plan — 1,611m² block with 1,360m² buildable envelope after setbacks

The Garran example is from a real report generated by the Properly engine using ACT Government data and market estimates (2026). Results vary by block. Properly does not guarantee any planning approval. Engage a registered planner before lodging a DA.

Choose your report

Which report answers your question?

"Is it even worth pursuing?"
Entry Report
$49 +GST
  • Structured site read — your zone, your eligibility under current ACT rules, whether the idea is viable in principle
  • Suburb intelligence — land value trends, recent DA timeframes, comparable sales growth
Best for: homeowners who want a first-pass answer before committing to anything further.
Recommended for most homeowners
"What can I actually build on my block?"
Site Intelligence Report
$149 +GST
  • Your setback map — the part of your block the rules leave you to build on
  • Easement and utility corridor overlay
  • Rule-by-rule compliance check: height, site coverage, parking, solar access
Best for: homeowners who want to know the specific constraints on their specific block before speaking to anyone.
"Do the numbers work?"
Investment Report
$299 +GST
  • Development feasibility: margin analysis, verdict, sensitivity range
  • Residual Land Value — the maximum that makes the project viable
  • Full acquisition and mortgage costings
Best for: homeowners seriously considering a dual occupancy or subdivision who want to understand the economics before engaging professionals.
Start here

Start with the free address check

Not sure which report is right for you? Start with the free check. It shows your zone, your block's current eligibility under ACT planning rules, and whether you're in one of the 104 suburbs Properly covers.

No payment. No account. Takes about 10 seconds.

If the free check confirms your block is covered and you want to see the setback map: Get the Site Intelligence report — $149 +GST

If we can't resolve your block, you won't be charged.

Results generated from ACT Government GIS data, the ACT Territory Plan, and market estimates (2026). Not a planning approval, not legal advice. Engage a registered planner before lodging a DA.