Property Developer Podcast

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 amazing guests lined up for the next few episodes and I can’t wait to bring them to you so stay tuned!  Thanks to the many people who have emailed me recently saying they have found the show and have been really enjoying it. Feel free to post a comment on iTunes if you are also getting some value from the show. And remember you can find all my latest project updates and other news on Facebook and Insta under the handle of Property Developer Podcast. Okay before we get to today’s guest, if you are interested in learning how to develop then we have the mentoring program available to help show you everything you need t

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, but very few look beyond the borders of their home country. In this episode we speak with someone who ended up doing projects in Japan, and what an interesting tale it is. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Justin's Project Update I’m well, still in lockdown in Melbourne, have to say I am pretty bored of it all and looking forward to some changes but who knows when that will be… anyway, work continues slowly at my site. The drainage people are on site digging trenches and installing big pipes and pits around the place, which is great to see. Checkout the Property Developer Podcast Facebook or Insta feed to check out the

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 and inexplicable for marginal outcomes. That’s why this discussion with Ted Baillieu is so interesting and thought provoking.  Ted is a trained architect, turned politician, who was premier of Victoria from 2010 to 2013. His family also has a long connection to the real estate industry across Victoria.  Most property developers lament at their experiences of going through the planning system This is not a uniquely Victorian story, I think the topics we cover are relevant in most areas and I’m sure they will be familiar to most developers.  Pro Property Development While Ted openly admits to being pro-development, t

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. So the kids are home from school and we don’t get to go out much. This certainly has been a strange year, and I hope you are managing to negotiate it as best you can. Fortunately, it looks like the residential construction sector will still be able to operate although at much lower levels which means work should continue on my site, but perhaps at a slower rate. I’m still waiting to find out exactly what it means from the builder. Otherwise, we had been making reasonable progress on site with earthworks underway to prepare the levels for the drains and foundations. I've posted a video update on Facebook and Insta if

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 Melbourne going into lockdown for a second time due to corona virus which is a bit frustrating but at least the building industry is continuing to operate at this stage, so construction work can carry on, which is good as we are just starting construction on my townhouse project. In fact the builder is on site this week doing the initial set out work before they start doing the early site works. It’s exciting to see things happening on site after so many years of working on this project. On my other townhouse project, work continues on the documentation and I have been exploring options for who might be best to bui

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 dollar property company Consolidated Properties Group. Don featured in a great double episode (52 How to build a billion dollar property developing company  and 53 The critical importance of risk mitigation) of the show where we discussed how you build a billion dollar property developing company. It was a great conversation and I highly recommend having a listen if you haven’t already. It was one of my favorite discussions. This time around we are covering: - what property developers can do during an unexpected slow down - what they should avoid - what Don thinks the next six to 12 months looks like - whether projects

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 very busy for the past few weeks, with lots going on with my projects. We've started demolition on one of them which is exciting, I posted a short video on the show's Insta and Facebook pages if you want to check out how it's going. After years of battling away it has been nice to see some action on site and start seeing the dream become a reality. Still a bit of work to do to get the builder on site for the initial site works so I've been busy sorting out some loose ends to ensure we don't have any delays. It will be interesting to see what happens with the property market over the next 6 to 12 months with lots of spe

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 capital or pausing to take stock. However, it is important to work through the fear, tackle the issue and get yourself set for future success. In this conversation we cover: 1. What property developers should they be doing to get their finance sorted. Use the down time to making themselves ready/bankable by having a business plan that:  - sets out their historical credentials, skills and ability to deliver - financial capacity through their assets and liabilities, and cashflow - how they intend to manage their business over the coming months and years Don’t do it alone. Talk to your advisors, accountant can help if th

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 response. I speak with past guest Andrew Hoyne about his advice on what you can do right now. Andrew featured in episodes 47 and 48 where we talked about how you can get 100 people lining up wanting to buy in to your next property development project. In this discussions we cover: - 5 things you can do to keep your projects progressing - 5 things to avoid doing during a slow down - something new or different that Andy is doing at the moment - some books and other content for you to consume. Links Hoyne - www.hoyne.com.au

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]