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Land banking – the property development strategy of the pros

September 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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How many times have you driven past a property and said to yourself, “If only I had bought that property when it was for sale five years ago?” 

Who wouldn’t have bought more properties 10 years ago if they knew they would have doubled in value, like many well located real estate has done over the last decade?

Fast forward five years from now – would you like to own a property development site that cost you much less than its current price?

Well maybe you should consider Land Banking – a strategy used by many professional property developers. [Read more...]

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The Benefits of Becoming a Property Developer

September 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Many investors have become wealthy through property investment, very wealthy. But the real profits in the property market are at the wholesale end – in property development.

So let’s look at some of the benefits of becoming a property developer:   [Read more...]

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How to get started in property development

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In these changing times, when property investors can no longer count on double digit price growth , many  are considering getting started in property development to help them ‘manufacture’ some capital growth.

While property development can be very lucrative, many beginning property developers get themselves into trouble because they don’t know what they don’t know. They step into a potential minefield without doing sufficient homework.

At the other extreme, many would-be property developers don’t even get started because they don’t know where to start.  [Read more...]

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The Insider’s Guide to Predictable Profits in Property Renovations

April 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Do you want to make a profit of property renovations?

You’re not alone. Currently many property investors are turning to renovations to add value, but when they do the sums at the end of the renovation project, some are disappointed with their lack of profit.

As our team at Metropole has been involved in many successful property renovations, so I would like to share some “insider tips” on how to make predictable property renovation profits.

Firstly I would like to explain that, despite what some people would have you believe, it is very, very difficult to make money out of a buy, renovate and sell your property strategy.

Just look what happened on those TV shows like The Block or Renovators. When you take into account all the costs including agent’s commission, GST and tax there is so little profit left over that many renovators wonder why they took the risk of undertaking a renovation project.

However, what works really well, if done correctly, is a buy renovate and hold your investment property strategy.

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Part 2 – Donning the developer’s hat

April 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In his continuing series of articles, Gavin Taylor, director of Metropole Projects, takes readers on a step by step journey through the process of property development and reveals how to become one of the success stories.

Following on from Part 1 – Getting started in property development – Gavin explains what property development is all about, what it takes to be a successful developer and why development is a great wealth creation vehicle.  [Read more...]

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Development guide part 3 – Surround yourself with an “A” team

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The development process has become more complicated over the last few years due to the increased influence of the state government, local councils and various interest groups in the town planning process. The building process has also become more complex. 

A smart developer understands that they can never know everything there is to know in order to produce a profitable development. In order to complete a successful project you will need to assemble a highly skilled group of people to work with, and it is your responsibility to oversee the entire process with them – to be the producer of the project.

Your team’s extent and nature will depend upon the type of project you are involved in and the local political climate in which you intend to work. As the developer, you will make all of the final decisions based on the qualified input of your expert development team. [Read more...]

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Property development guide part 4 – The steps of property development

February 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In the fourth instalment of his series on property development Gavin Taylor, director of Metropole Property Strategist, walks you through each step of the development journey.

Becoming a property developer, even dabbling in the idea of development as an adjunct to a more passive property investment career, is not as simple as it seems. New builds require extensive legwork and preparation, and that’s before the first clump of soil is even turned on site.

As a hands-on developer, or even as an armchair developer who employs project managers and a team of consultnats, you must embrace various roles and responsibilities in order to get the job done and get it done right.

Understanding these roles begins with understanding every stage that’s involved in the development process itself, from conception to completion. [Read more...]

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Property development guide part 5 – Financing your project

January 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

In the fifth instalment of his series on property development Gavin Taylor, director of Metropole Projects, explains in detail how to secure funding for your project.

Before you commence any development project, it is obviously crucial to first establish how much you can borrow and how you will be able to manage all associated costs of the development.

As a property developer you will have to understand finance and what the banks look for when lending for development projects. Lenders look after their own safety first so when deciding whether to finance your project they will assess the risk, firstly with regard to you as an individual and your ability to repay the loan, and then on the viability of the development itself. In other words, banks don’t simply lend based on the security of the project; they also want to establish the track record of the people behind the development. [Read more...]

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Property development guide Part 6 – Finding the perfect site

December 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

In the sixth instalment of his in-depth series on property development Gavin Taylor, director of Metropole Projects, explains how to source and secure the perfect site for your project in order to maximise potential profits.

Securing the perfect property is critical for the success of any investment career. Acquiring a piece of real estate that ticks all of the right boxes according to your investment strategy and long term goals is of paramount importance.

Of course when it comes to property development, site selection is even more essential as a large portion of your profit margin will be determined as soon as you make that initial purchase. [Read more...]

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Property development guide part 7 – Researching the perfect site

November 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Once you understand the importance of securing a development site in the right location and you have the big picture firmly in mind, including your target market, it’s time to move from theory into practice.

Finding the perfect piece of dirt to suit your project is going to take time, patience and a lot of homework.

Rest assured though, the financial rewards for all of this hard graft are outstanding once you find the right site. [Read more...]

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