Project-Alpha

Search with natural language and instantly uncover subdivision and value-add opportunities.

INDEPENDENT APP DISCLAIMER: Project Alpha is a private software product & not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorised by any government entity, including Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), Auckland Council, WorkSafe NZ, or any other NZ government agency.

Project Alpha is the AI-powered property development feasibility tool built specifically for the New Zealand residential market. Whether you're a first-time investor evaluating a section, an experienced developer assessing subdivision potential, or a buyer wanting to understand what a property is truly worth to develop — Project Alpha gives you a professional-grade feasibility report in minutes.

DISCOVERY SEARCH Not sure which property to buy? Tell Project Alpha what you're looking for — suburb, price range, and criteria — and it will find and pre-screen properties for you. "Find subdividable land in Remuera under $2M" returns ranked candidates with quick scores, ready for full analysis.

CONNECT WITH SPECIALISTS When a property shows genuine development potential, Project Alpha connects you with vetted development specialists — builders, architects, and project managers — directly through the app. One tap to start a conversation.

WHAT PROJECT ALPHA DOES Type any New Zealand address into the chat and our AI instantly analyses:

Zoning — Mixed Housing Suburban, Terrace Housing, Single House, and all Auckland Unitary Plan zones explained in plain English.

Subdivision potential — how many lots your site can yield based on Auckland Council minimum lot sizes

Terrain and contour — slope classification and estimated retaining wall costs (source: Auckland Council, https://unitaryplanmaps.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/upviewer/)

Planning overlays — flood plains, heritage restrictions, notable trees, volcanic viewshafts, coastal zones.

Infrastructure — stormwater, wastewater and water supply proximity and connection complexity. (source: Auckland Council GIS, https://geomapspublic.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/viewer/)

Asbestos risk — flagged by build year with WorkSafe NZ guidance (source: WorkSafe NZ, https://www.worksafe.govt.nz/topic-and-industry/asbestos/)

Development cost estimate — itemised from demolition through to consents and finance

ROI scenarios — 2, 3 and 4-year return projections based on real comparable sales

Every report is scored out of 5 across three dimensions: Ease of Development, Cost to Develop, and Potential ROI. Know what you're walking into before you make an offer.

GOVERNMENT DATA SOURCES This app retrieves publicly available data under open licences from the following official NZ government sources:

Land Information New Zealand (LINZ): https://data.linz.govt.nz

Auckland Council Open Data: https://data-aucklandcouncil.opendata.arcgis.com/

Auckland Unitary Plan: https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/unitaryplan

WorkSafe NZ: https://www.worksafe.govt.nz

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Project Alpha is not affiliated with any of these organisations. Data is sourced under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER Project Alpha reports are indicative only and do not constitute financial, legal, planning or valuation advice. Always engage qualified professionals before making property investment decisions. Project Alpha is an independent private application and does not represent any government entity.