How it works

A clear review process

Clarity that you can act on

Preforma confirms scope, reviews information and delivers a structured preliminary review before larger property or project commitments are made.

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The process

How it works

A simple four-step process from enquiry to structured review.

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  1. 01

    Share

    Tell us about the property, your plans and the main questions you want to explore.

  2. 02

    Scope

    We confirm suitability and issue a Fee Proposal setting out the scope, fee, required information and Terms.

  3. 03

    Review

    Once accepted, we review the available information within the agreed scope.

  4. 04

    Report

    You receive a structured report outlining the key findings and recommended next steps.

The review begins only after the scope is agreed, the required information is provided and payment is made.

The scope

What we consider

Your property and plans are considered across five areas, within the agreed scope and based on the available information.

1

Property and site

Site layout, access, orientation, space and surroundings, including matters needing survey or title confirmation.

2

Planning and approvals

Planning controls, overlays and neighbourhood considerations, including questions to confirm with council or a planning professional.

3

Existing conditions

Apparent concerns in supplied documents, plans or photos, including where an inspector, engineer or other specialist may be needed.

4

Costs and timing

Project complexity, sequencing and information gaps that may affect your budget or timeframe, including where further cost or timing advice is needed.

5

Potential and future fit

Opportunities to improve layout, usability and flexibility to suit your future needs, subject to design, planning, cost or specialist checks.

The outcome

From uncertainty
to clarity

A clearer picture of your property and a practical pathway forward.

1

What matters

The apparent risks, constraints and opportunities most relevant to your plans.

2

What remains unknown

Missing information and assumptions that need checking before you rely on them.

3

Who to involve

The authorities, consultants or qualified specialists who may need to investigate or confirm key matters.

4

What to prioritise

A suggested sequence of checks and decisions, showing what needs clarification before you commit further time or money.

Note: This preliminary review does not certify the property, replace specialist investigations or guarantee that every issue has been identified or resolved.

Next step

Let's begin the review?

Share some details about the property and the decisions you are trying to make. Preforma will confirm whether a preliminary review is suitable, what information is required and the proposed scope before any work begins.

Send Initial Enquiry