Property Developer Podcast
The Property Developer Podcast features conversations with guests who share practical lessons for property developers. It focuses on helping developers grow their business and take projects to the next level. Episodes likely cover development strategy, industry experience, and business-building advice. The show is hosted by Justin Gehde.
Episodes
119 – Daniel Rayner – From a $150,000 Loss to Land Subdivision Development
Losing $150,000 in a failed property investment could put you off development for good. For Daniel Rayner, it became a reason to learn the process and take on projects himself.
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel, founder of Somerset Developments in South East Queensland, to explore his journey from corporate employment to completing his first land subdivision and building a pipeline of projec
118 – Steve Robson – What every property developer should know about builders
If you're a property developer, one of the most important relationships you'll ever have is with your builder. Yet surprisingly few developers ever get the chance to hear how builders actually think.
In this episode, I sit down with Steve Robson, Director of Hickory Homes, to explore property development from the builder's perspective. Steve started his career as a carpenter before establishing H
117 – Anthony Puma – The Biggest Change To Property Development In Years
Planning approvals have long been one of the biggest frustrations facing property developers.
Lengthy delays. Endless requests for information. Different planners interpreting the same rules in different ways. For many developers, obtaining a planning permit can feel like a lottery rather than a predictable process.
But is that finally starting to change?
In this episode of the Property Developer
116 – Zac Constantinou – From the Site Shed to the Loan Desk
Property development has always been a balancing act — but right now the scales feel especially heavy. Rising construction costs, messy feasibilities, shifting lender appetite, and a market still absorbing the post-COVID shock are making it harder than ever to get a project funded and delivered. If you’ve been feeling the squeeze, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on behind
115 – Maxwell Shifman – Is Property Development Dead?
Property development in Australia is getting harder—and this episode unpacks why. Soaring costs, endless planning delays, contradictory government policies, and a risk-averse planning culture are pushing developers to the edge. If you're struggling to make your numbers work, you're not alone.
In this episode of the Property Developer Podcast, we explore what’s broken in the system and what needs t
114 – Dan Holden – Avoiding a building disaster
There are few things more complicated during a property development than the builder going bust during the construction phase of a project. It puts you in a very precarious position and becomes very tricky to navigate. So many issues have to be resolved and the whole process can be very stressful and time consuming.
This is exactly what happened with property developer and development financier D
113 – Steve Maroun – Levelling up to luxury projects
Steve Maroun has an interesting story to share about his journey into property development. Interestingly, Steve started studying law at university while running a property maintenance business. He then realised that law was not for him and he got his builder's license and moved into property development, following in the footsteps of his father.
After completing an apartment complex project on t
112 – Mark Gallo – Managing a property development project from another state
Managing a project remotely comes with some unique challenges. Keeping the team on the same page and working together can be difficult when you can't just drop by the site for a meeting.
Mark Gallo is a Sydney based mortgage broker who is currently doing a duplex project in Victoria. Mark shares with us how and why he ended up doing a project interstate, the lessons he has learned about managing
111 – David Juracich – Developing an iconic tower on billionaire’s row
Imagine going from no property development experience to delivering one of the most iconic towers overlooking Central Park in New York City, one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. David Juracich did just that.
David is originally from Australia before moving overseas to work in banking and finance. He ended up in New York City and was involved with building an amazing slimline re
110 – Iwan Sunito – Surviving the Boom to Bust Rollercoaster
Bouncing back after adversity is a story we all love, so hearing from a developer who went big only for things to unravel with costly and complex legal challenges is a fascinating insight into always striving toward your life goals.
Iwan Sunito from One Global Capital is a seasoned property developer who has enjoyed several decades of success doing some major projects under his former company Cro
109 – Jenn Sinclair – Meth Lab to Stylish Sanctuary
Tackling your first development project is usually an emotional journey and it was no different for a young architect who turned her focus on delivering an exquisite duplex property.
Jenn Sinclair accidentally discovered that she had bought a former meth lab as the property she planned on turning into a luxury home. It was the start of her journey toward becoming a property developer.
She was in
108 – Phillip Anderson – Is the property market about to go BOOM?
Understanding the rhythm and cycle of the property market is obviously extremely beneficial to property developers so you can plan the best time to deliver projects and maximise profits. Being aware of when the market is likely to boom or go bust can help you ride out the cycles and endure over the long term.
Today’s guest is Phillip Anderson from Property Sharemarket Economics. Phil is the autho
107 – Dan Holden – Navigating the construction crunch
The impact of rising construction costs and increasing interest rates has been acutely felt across the development industry and economy more broadly. Managing these costs has been top of the list for many property developers.
In this episode we speak with regular guest Dan Holden from Holden Capital about the state of the lending market and what's ahead for the next 12 months. We cover how constr
106 – Mark Lovett – From humble plasterer to successful property developer
Does working in a property-related trade mean you can easily transition into the world of property developer? Just because you understand one small part of a development project doesn’t automatically mean you can run a development project, but it can certainly help.
My guest on this episode is Mark Lovett from Liquid Silver Developments. Mark has a long and storied career doing small to medium sc
105 – Justin O’Donnell – From entry level property development projects to high end luxury
Working on luxury projects is often a dream for many people who get involved with property developing, moving from renovations and entry level projects to something more challenging and high-end.
Justin O'Donnell from Cielo Property Group has followed this path and started out with small projects before evolving into luxury townhouses and apartment projects.
Along the way he has faced many chall
104 – Leonie Akhidenor – From management consultant to property developer
There are many skills from other industries and careers that can translate well to property development. After all, delivering a property development project is really about working with people, solving problems and managing a budget, so making the move from management consultant to property developer might not be as crazy as it sounds.
Leonie Akhidenor from View Bank Homes did make the switch fr
103 – John Lindeman – How property developers can predict future growth potential
Success in property developing is about supplying the right product in the right place at the right time. But how do you figure all that out? Legendary market analyst John Lindeman has been helping property investors make informed decisions about where to find the next hot spot and what stock is in demand.
John’s accuracy in predicting the nature and direction of housing markets is legendary. So
102 – Julian Carlo-Stella – Leveraging property development for wealth creation and cashflow
Building wealth through property is a tried and tested method, with some investors succeeding in creating portfolios of strong assets that generate substantial cashflows. Julian Carlo-Stella shares how he is going about generating wealth through property development.
Property in Australia has broadly performed well over time and has enabled some people to generate wealth and income. Developing ne
101 – Nolan Keenan – From small scale property development project to full time property developer
Making the transition to full time property developer is an aspiration for many people that get involved with small scale developments, but how do you make the leap across the chasm? We find out from developer Nolan Keenan about how he did it.
Nolan is from Aveline Property and has gone from starting out as a real estate agent before working in IT and then recently becoming a full time property d
100 – Ron Forlee – Understanding risk and opportunity in property development
Property development has some inherent risks, like any business venture, and understanding what they are and how they can be mitigated is crucial to ensuring the success of any project.
Ron Forlee is a real legend in Australian property development circles. Ron will be a name known to many listeners of the show having written a number of books on developing property in Australia including Austral
99 – Valerie Smith – The power of joint ventures to accelerate your property developing
Joint ventures are a great way to do more projects and reduce risk. Property development can at times be a lonely game so if you have other people to talk with about issues and solve problems it can really help take your developing to another level.
Valerie Smith from Valsco Property Group has harnessed the power of joint ventures to enable her to take on bigger projects. Valerie and her husband
98 – Matt Campbell – Lessons from managing multiple small scale property developments
No two property development projects are ever the same. Each project throws up its own challenges and opportunities. Lessons learned from each project can help to avoid or overcome issues faced on future projects.
Taking the lessons learned from past property development projects can help ensure more efficient projects in the future, and provide a foundation of experience to help solve other prob
97 – Jeremy De Sylva – Buyer driven property development projects
Sales are the lynch pin of any good property development project, and to get sales your product needs to appeal to a buyer. Give the buyer what they want and making the sale becomes easier.
So how do you come to understand what a buyer wants? We talk to a seasoned property developer to find out what they do to profile their buyers.
With Jeremy De Zylva from Resolution Property Group we cover:wha
96 – Dan Holden – The importance of solid project finance during turbulent times
When things get a little choppy during a project due to factors beyond your control, like rates rising or build times blowing out, it helps to have flexible and reliable funding in place to see you through.
In this conversation with regular guest and finance guru Dan Holden from Holden Capital, we will be covering:
what's happening in the lending markets
the outlook for the cash rate
chall
95 – Anselm Mathurin -How your property developing strategy can evolve over time
Settling on a property development strategy can often be an evolutionary process as you learn what works and what you enjoy. That can involve a few twists and turns before you find something effective and repeatable, which is what happened with my latest guest.
Anselm Mathurin is a Caribbean based property developer with a terrific story to share about following a dream and learning along the way
94 – Ben Chong – Mastering the art of selling property off the plan
Selling off the plan property is vital for many development projects to get out of the ground. Marketing and selling an idea and vision requires specialist skills.
So I'm speaking with Ben Khong from Chisholm & Gamon about off the plan sales.
Ben has been working in property sales for a couple of decades, mainly selling off the plan so brings a wealth of experience to this conversation, and lots
93 – Fabian De Marco – Construction finance essentials in a dynamic market
With escalating build costs, delays obtaining materials and softening property values the development sector is once again facing a raft of challenges that are effecting the bottom line. This volatility and uncertainty is having an impact on finance and lending with variations to time and cost quite common.
So how is this affecting the lending markets and what sorts of responses are lenders putti
92 – Henry Villa – Property Development for Cashflow
Cashflow may not be something you first think of when you get into property development, however it becomes a crucial component when you become a full time developer and need ways to generate an income between profit events.
What types of projects are good for cashflow? There can be many but one stands out for its ease of getting built and its popularity with a certain segment of the market.
Hen
91 – Baheer Komak – Turning around a struggling property development career
Getting your first development project underway is an exciting time. Until the wheels start to fall off and it looks ugly, what happens then? How do you turn things around and kick start a fledgling developing career that has stalled?
Baheer Komak really struggled to get some traction with his property developing and his first project, a small 3 unit site was almost a total disaster before he tur
90 – Jordan Navybox – How buyers agents can source development sites
Finding profitable development sites is a core responsibility for a property developer but increased competition in a hot market can make it very challenging at times. While most property is sold on the open market and found through popular sites such as realestate.com.au, plenty of transactions happen off market facilitated by people like buyers agents.
A buyers agent acts on behalf of a buyer a
88 – Kristy Muhlhan – Legal considerations when doing a property development
Messy and costly legal issues in property development can often be avoided through good upfront advice and planning with an experienced property solicitor or lawyer. What are some common contractual issues and legal potholes that you should try and bypass? I speak to a property lawyer to find out.
My guest on this episode is Kristy Muhlhan from Burke & Associates Lawyers. Kristy is the head of th
87 – Andrew Bogut – When property development is no slam dunk
Anybody who has been through a few planning applications would know that strange things can happen along the way. Getting a permit is not always as easy as it sounds, particularly if there is some contentious element or interest groups start to mobilise against your application.
This is exactly what happened to well known former professional basketball player Andrew Bogut when he tried to get a p
86 – Steadily delivering small scale property development projects
The classic pathway into property development is to start with renovations and then move into smaller developments and then on to small scale multi unit projects. And that is the journey that Paul Wilding has taken.
I’ve known Paul for a few years and he’s been doing a number of small unit projects around Melbourne, some in similar areas to my own projects.
Paul shares his insight into what he h
85 – Justin Gehde – Lessons from a 14 townhouse development
This month I wrapped up a 14 townhouse project that I have been working on for nearly five years. It has been a long, challenging and eventful project. There have been many many lessons and I will share some with you.
We have finished with all the settlements in the complex. I have one remaining unit left unsold which is currently on the market and I'm looking to get that sold in the next month o
84 – Matt Chamberlain – Lessons learned from 15 property development projects
There’s nothing like experience to provide some hard won lessons on what works and what doesn’t work when it comes to delivering a property development project. While every project is different, there are some fundamentals that can be applied across projects to help things go as smoothly as possible.
Matt Chamberlain from Chamberlain Property has delivered more than a dozen small scale developmen
83 – Peter Siassios – How to grow a fantastic property development business
Many developers look to grow their business quickly, trying to scale and improve their returns. But scaling rapidly comes with risk, as you expose yourself to more debt and leverage. However, slow and steady might just win the race. My guest today has taken a measured approach to growing his development business, and we'll discuss his deliberate approach to scaling and growing a property company.
82 – Zoltan Celedes – Property Development Partnerships and Joint Ventures
Property developing is often a solo pursuit for many but partnering up can be a great way to accelerate your business and complete more projects, however there are some important boxes to tick before you join up with someone else.
There are many benefits to joint venturing and we will discuss what these are along with some pitfalls to avoid and mistakes to sidestep.
"If you are not at the next
81 – John Marquez – Removing single dwelling restrictions from a potential development site
Finding a great property development site only to discover it has a restriction on the title like a single dwelling covenant can be very frustrating and often leads to a potential project being ruled out. However, getting covenants lifted or modified is not an impossible task, but it can be tricky.
Fortunately, we are speaking with a previous guest who has lifted not only one, but two, restricti
80 – Partnering with a sibling to tackle property developing
Partnering up with somebody to do a property development project is not uncommon but would you do it with your sibling and take on some big towers? But before we get to that, here’s a quick update on my townhouse projects.
Construction is moving along nicely with project 1, most of the site is at lock up stage, which is good. Actually had a meeting with a council enforcement officer last week to
79 – David Whelan – Adapting your property development to an alternative use
Building to sell is the classic model that property developers often follow. They create value, realise the gain and then recycle their capital and do it all again. But when market conditions change this may dramatically impact the bottom line and render this model unviable. So what do you do if you are starting a project or half way through?
Well, one option may be to repurpose your project and
78 – Rod Fehring – Property development lessons to grow your property business
Decades of experience have taught Rod Fehring a thing or two about property development, and he shares some of the lessons learned along the way about how to create a successful property development business.
In this episode we explore those lessons, the standout projects and the future of Australian residential property.
Project update
- Project 1 - framing well underway, couple more sales, 75%
77 – Jonathan Hallinan – How to own the property development process
Delivering high rise tower projects was the driving aspiration for Jonathan Hallinan from BPM Corp, and he rushed to get there from a humble start on a renovation project.
Jonathan has followed the quintessential property development path, starting off with a small property purchase, doing a renovation and subdivision, then getting into small multi unit townhouse developments, graduating into apa
76 – Rod Fehring – Becoming the head of a billion dollar property developer
Amassing a $4.5 billion dollar portfolio of property assets is a pretty impressive feat for a property development company, and in this episode I am speaking with the head of the organization about how they achieved that and the lessons learned along the way.
My guest on the show is Rod Fehring, the former CEO of Fraser's Property Australia. He recently stepped down from the role but has taken up
75 – Joe Adsett – Daring and dangerous property development
Daring and dangerous are two words you would not normally associate with property development, but my latest guest suggests that may in fact be a way to create something fresh and exciting to bring to market, and carve out your own space in a competitive sector. Can you be daring and dangerous and still deliver successful projects? Let's find out...
Before we get to that, I have to say I have some
74 – Ruskin McLennan – Developing property in Japan
Developing property in another country is not something most people would turn their minds to, but opportunities exist everywhere and maybe it’s not as hard as you think, as my latest guest explains about his experience developing in Japan.
Some developers focus on a particular location and become an area specialist, others branch out and explore across a city, some go further and look interstate
73 – Ted Baillieu – Planning system decay, dispute and disappointment in property development
Decay, dispute and disappointment is how former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu describes the planning system. In this thought provoking discussion we will cover who cares about rising construction costs and how developers can deliver better outcomes.
Most property developers lament at their experiences of going through the planning system.
There often seems so much about it that is frustrating a
72 – James Paver – Lessons from large scale property development projects
Large property development projects have unique challenges, but some of them are familiar to what can happen on projects of any size. I'm talking with someone who has experience with projects that range in size and sector.
As I record this episode, Melbourne has started stage 4 lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID19, which means many businesses are closed and movement is severely restricted.
71 – Darren Younger – How fragmented investing can help property developers to grow
How can fragmented property investing help property developers grow their business? It is a fledgling sector of the property industry that offers an interesting model to get people involved with property and an alternative funding model for getting projects completed.
Before we get to discussing fragmented investing, here's a quick update on what I've been up to. I’m doing fine, just dealing with
70 – Don O’Rorke – Working through a crisis to achieve property development success
Responding to the COVID19 pandemic is testing many property developers, with uncertainty sweeping across property markets. To help you figure out what you should be doing in this strange time to ensure continued success, I am continuing my discussions with past guests about how property developers can best respond to the COVID19 pandemic.
In this episode I speak with Don O’Rorke from billion doll
69 – Kriss Daff – Pursuing the build to rent property development model
The build to rent model is getting a lot of attention across Australia as the cost of buying property keeps escalating. It seems to offer a lot of benefits but how does it work and what challenges does it present? Let's find out...
Hello and welcome to episode 69 of the show, I've been enjoying a bit more social freedom as we slowly ease up the covid lockdown across Australia.
I've also been ver
68 – Dan Holden – Property development finance during a crisis
I am continuing my special series of discussions during the COVID19 pandemic, this time we are talking with Dan Holden from Holden Capital about all things finance and capital in times of uncertainty.
During dynamic, volatile periods it is common for fear to take hold and cloud our vision of the future. It is often made more challenging when people and organizations around you are withdrawing cap
67 – Andy Hoyne – How to make the most of an unexpected slow down
When there is an unexpected slow down it can cause fear and uncertainty but pausing to reassess is not a bad thing, it's what you do next that counts. To help you consider what steps you can take during an unexpected slow down here's the second in my series of discussions with thought leaders about how to respond to the COVID19 pandemic sweeping the world and what property developers can do in res
66 – Byron Sakha – Leading through adversity
Property developers are used to dealing with challenges, coping with uncertainty and managing complexity, but the dilemma presented by the COVD19 virus sweeping across the world is something totally new.
With so much change washing across society, the economy and property markets, what can developers do manage their projects and maintain their equanimity?
In this episode I speak with past gu
65 – Fabian De Marco – Using private capital to complete property developments
Private capital funding was somewhat of an exotic animal a few years ago for most developers but has become quite mainstream in recent years, with more developers using it to fund their projects as bank lending has tightened. So we dig in to find out the best way to access non-bank lending.
At the time of this recording, Australia is in a kind of lock down due to the corona virus so life has c
64 – Rob Flux – How to generate regular property development deal flow
Discover how property developer Rob Flux lost his property portfolio then rebuilt his wealth through developing property. He leveraged all the lessons he had learned from investing in property to come back bigger, faster and better. In this conversation we talk about the importance of mindset and tackling problems, return vs risk and time, and how he runs his business to ensure regular deal flow a
63 – Lewis O’Brien – Legal tips for astute property developers
Getting your legal foundation properly set up enables you to protect your projects and ensure they have the best chance of succeeding. So we are talking all things legal when it comes to property developing with property legal eagle Lewis O'Brien.
It feels like a lot has happened since the last episode. Market sentiment and momentum has noticeably picked up across Melbourne and it seems in othe
62 – Campbell Royston – The Secret Sauce to Selling Property Off the Plan
Selling property off the plan is always a big focus of any property development and getting it right is crucial to the overall success and timeframe of the project, but it is trickier than selling existing real estate and requires skilled and talented agents.
Discovering the secret sauce to selling property off the plan will help you to get your projects finished sooner, generate great sales ve
61 – Shane Wilkinson – The value in developing iconic buildings
Would you like to go from a simple suburban duplex to iconic building developer? Making thousands of mistakes along the way but persisting and breaking through the 'development ceiling'?
Shane Wilkinson is the founder and managing director of Melbourne’s Pace Development Group. He has been developing property since he was 19, and has so far done more than 100 projects.
Over 21 years, Pace ha
60 – John Meagher – Thinking beyond digital boundaries to sell off the plan property
Selling property off the plan presents unique challenges, particularly when the market is soft.
But fear not, help is at hand from this 20 year sales and project marketing veteran. He will share some sales tips and ideas beyond online portal listings and digital advertising to help you sell out your next property development project.
John Meagher, from Three Sixty Property Group, is one of A
59 – Davina Wong – Finding unique ways to develop property
There are many ways to develop property, some straight forward, some very unusual. How about shifting your planning application from units to a boarding house? Or rezoning a street? Or using options to lock up parcels of land? My latest guest has done all this and more, so tune in as we explore the many unique ways that property can be developed.
Davina has certainly taken a different approach
58 – Bernard Uechtritz – How to sell a billion dollar property
Can you imagine selling a property worth a billion Australian dollars? It would be pretty amazing, right!
I am speaking with a man who has done exactly that, and we learn how he approaches marketing challenging and difficult real estate.
I am sure you will enjoy his tips and ideas. It seems that I have a bit of a series developing around billion dollar property stories… hopefully yours is on
57 – Sonya Miller & Olivia Christie – Shifting from consultant to the property developer
Quite often people who work in the property industry are keen to move into property development and have a crack at being the developer. Today, as part of International Women's Day (a big hello to all you female developers and women in the property industry), I am speaking to two females who have a consultancy providing services to large property development clients and they are also in the proces
56 – Steve Wiltshire – Money markets, construction funding and property development finance outlook for 2019
The current property and finance markets are very dynamic, which creates uncertainty and opportunity. To give you the latest update on the lending landscape and an outlook for 2019, I speak with two very experienced financiers about what to expect.
I chat with past guest Dan Holden from Holden Capital about the state of the lending market and what’s ahead for 2019, Dan is joined by his chairman
55 – Jennifer Macquarie – How social change creates opportunity for property developers
Finding a niche market has always been an angle that can help you get an edge on the market, but how do you discover what that niche is and what they want? We will explore this question and more as we speak with second generation developer Jennifer Macquarie.
Jennifer is from the Fountaindale Group and she has worked in residential property development for more than 25 years, after learning the
54 – Michael Johnson – Planning your way to property development success
Many people want to be successful, but success means different things depending on what you consider success to be. Getting clear on what you want to achieve in life will help you feel energised, inspired and fulfilled, so here’s a way to plan out your life.
So, given the time of year, I thought it might be useful to put out an episode about planning, so I have called in a mate of mine who help
53 – The critical importance of risk mitigation in property development (Don O’Rorke part 2)
In this episode we wrap up the conversation with seasoned developer Don O’Rorke. Don is the executive chairman of Consolidated Properties Group. Consolidated is one of Australia’s leading development companies with a current work book of more than $2 billion. It is a privately owned company that has delivered more than 200 projects over the last 35 years.
If you missed the first part of the dis
52 – How to build a multi-billion dollar property developing company (Don O’Rorke part 1)
Does the idea of creating a multi-billion dollar property company sound exciting? How do you create one? We speak to someone who has done just that, and we find out how he did it.
Don O’Rorke is the executive chairman of Consolidated Properties Group. Consolidated is one of Australia’s leading development companies with a current work book of more than $2 billion. It is a privately owned compan
51 – Tim Fleming – Generating and nurturing leads for off the plan sales
The key to selling out your development project is finding buyers who are looking for what you are offering. Finding the right buyers' involves marketing activities designed to attract interested people. Generating and nurturing those leads is key to the sales success of your project.
So today I am talking marketing off the plan properties with Tim Fleming. Tim is currently working on a couple
50 – Matthew Royal – The current lending landscape for property developers
The sands of development funding are always shifting, and never more so than recently, so today we are going to be talking finance with past guest Matthew Royal.
He is going to give us a round up of the current lending landscape and what is happening with development finance.
Just before that, you may recall in episode 48 where I spoke with Andy Hoyne about how to get 200 people lining up to
49 – John Demartini – How to become a billion dollar property developer
Do you aspire to be a billionaire property developer? It sounds attractive, right? But what is required to get there?Today I am speaking with a man who can help you see the pathway to being a billionaire developer.He has had a huge influence on the direction of my life. His name is Dr John Demartini. John is a human behaviour expert, polymath and amazing guy. I’m yet to meet someone who has studie
48 – Getting 200 people lining up to buy your property development (Andy Hoyne part 2)
Finding a way to stand out in a crowded market place is essential if you want to achieve outstanding results on a regular basis. So, in part 2 of my conversation with Andy Hoyne, we cover how to grow your development business, create a company that stands out and nurture a crowd of loyal followers.
Andy has been working in and around the property sector for the last 25 years.
"Why shouldn't
47 – Getting 200 people lining up to buy your property development (Andy Hoyne part 1)
Would you love to have 200 people lining up to buy in to your next property development? I would! So I speak with Andy Hoyne, a respected thought leader in the property development industry, about the marketing and strategic positioning of development projects.
Andy is the Founding Principal of Hoyne, and has been working in and around the property sector for the last 25 years, helping major A
46 – From property development student to teacher (Troy Harris part 2)
Evolving from student to teacher is an interesting journey, especially when you are talking about property development.
In episode 46 of the show I've got part 2 of my conversation with my developing mentor Troy Harris. In part 1 we covered how Troy went from toy store owner to renovator to developer, if you missed it, go back to episode 45 and take a listen, and in part 2 we talk about how Tro
45 – From toy shop owner to property developer (Troy Harris part 1)
Running your own toy store is not exactly how you would imagine most real estate developers would start their property career. How can you go from selling toys to doing projects? Well Troy Harris did just that. He went from retail operator to property renovator and finally developer.
Troy has gone on to do a stack of development projects, set up a property developing training program and learnt
44 – Strategic Planning for Property Developers (Byron Sakha part 2)
Becoming a strategic property developer is not as complicated as you might think. What does being strategic mean, and what does a strategic property development even look like? You will discover all this and more as we continue our conversation with Byron Sakha.
Today we wrap up our chat with Byron Sakha from Seraphic Developments. If you didn’t hear the first part of the discussion then go bac
43 – From henchman to niche property developer (Byron Sakha part 1)
Finding a niche in a market can really help you focus on delivering something special for your buyers. Byron Sakha discovered a unique property development niche and he is delivering some beautiful projects to service a growing market.
He has gone from playing henchman and tough guy, to property developer and master coach, so he has many strings to his bow. I think you will enjoy the conversati
42 – Heath Thompson -Maximising revenue on your property development project
Getting the sales and marketing right for your project can be the difference between a flying start or the project going stale. So today on the show we are going to be talking project marketing with some great tips and ideas on how to market your next development.
My guest is Heath Thompson from Beller Project Marketing, Heath specialises in selling off the plan projects, and he brings a unique
41 – Bryce Yardney – Lessons from an experienced property development manager
Effectively managing a development project is a key skill for any property developer, but what happens when you delegate that responsibility to a development manager?
Today’s guest, Bryce Yardney is a development manager with Metropole Property. I spoke with his father, Michael Yardney in episode 36, go back and take a listen to that if you want to know how Michael got his property investment b
40 – David Crowder – Development applications that get planning permits
Today on the show we are going to be talking planning, with a highly experienced planning consultant, and I think you will pick up lots of tips from our discussion.
My guest is town planner David Crowder from Ratio. David has more than 25 years’ experience in town planning.
He specialises in statutory planning and providing expert evidence before Victoria’s planning tribunal and Planning Pan
39 – Tim Reid – How marketing can take your property developing to the next level
Today on the show we are going to be talking marketing, with one of Australia’s leading small business marketing advisers, and I’m sure you will get plenty of value and ideas from the discussion we have.
Before we get to that, here’s an update on what I have been up to. In the last episode I mentioned that we had been to our tribunal hearing and we’re waiting on a decision. Well, we have receiv
