EP 232 Brisbane Property Investing: New Flood Zones Explained with Kaushiv Charan

In this week’s episode of the Brisbane Property Podcast, we explore the importance of understanding Brisbane's updated flood mapping with Kaushiv Charan from FloodSmart Engineering. With recent changes to Brisbane’s flood zones, this episode reveals what home buyers and investors need to know to avoid costly mistakes. Kaushiv explains the differences between river flooding, creek flooding, and overland flow and offers practical advice on how to interpret flood maps. Whether buying a home or investing, this episode provides crucial information to help you navigate the Brisbane property market. Episode Highlights: Key differences between Brisbane's 2011 and 2022 flood events Understanding the new Brisbane flood maps and how they impact property Why certain areas in Brisbane are more flood-prone now than before The importance of checking flood risk before buying or developing Practical tips for property buyers in flood-prone areas How climate change is influencing future flood risks To access more information regarding Flood Mapping head to these websites: Brisbane City Council City Plan - https://cityplan.brisbane.qld.gov.au/eplan/ Flood Awareness Maps - https://fam.brisbane.qld.gov.au/?page=Map---Standard Floodwise Property Reports - https://fam.brisbane.qld.gov.au/?page=entry-construction-development Community Maps - https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/planning-and-building/planning-guidelines-and-tools/online-tools/community-maps Subscribe to stay updated with the latest episodes and gain expert insights that can guide your investment decisions. Subscribe on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW30uBCnHQ2YllnwGKHNfxg Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5tODCtY54iQrxadNqqmevs Streamline Property Buyers Website https://streamlineproperty.com.au/ Ready to work with us directly? https://streamlineproperty.com.au/contact/ To reach FloodSmart Engineering Directly head to ww.floodsmapteng.com.au or email [email protected] or contact DRW Consulting Engineers at http://www.drwconsulting.com.au Listen to this episode to understand the intricacies of Brisbane's property market and equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate it effectively.