Articles by Greg Hankinson

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Greg Hankinson is a leading force in strategic property development, having delivered over 1000 successful projects across Melbourne and Brisbane. As Director at Metropole and Registered Builder, he helps investors manufacture equity by transforming property into high-performing assets. Greg is known for his innovative approach, deep market insight, and ability to turn complex developments into profitable outcomes.

There’s a wave of optimism building in Australia’s property and construction sector and it’s being powered not just by cranes and concrete, but by artificial intelligence. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA), putting AI to work in planning approvals could be the breakthrough needed to unlock more than 1.2 million homes over the next…

In today’s evolving property market, where investors can no longer rely solely on strong capital growth, many are exploring property development as a way to manufacture equity and accelerate their wealth-building journey. One of the most-read articles on our site remains How to Get Started in Property Development, and for good reason. It’s an exciting,…

It’s been a dynamic month across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, with fresh data from Cotality’s August Cordell Construction Monthly revealing a surge in project activity, and some compelling signals for homebuilders and investors alike. In Sydney, there has been a strong uptick in mixed-use developments. The $105 million Elizabeth Street project and the $99.6 million…

The Queensland Productivity Commission’s Interim Report into construction productivity might not make front-page headlines, but for those of us in the trenches of property development, homebuilding, and investment, it’s a potential game-changer. Yes, the numbers are sobering. Productivity in our sector has dropped 9% since 2018. That means we now need 9% more labour to…

The ABS June 2025 building approvals data reveals a dynamic shift in the property landscape, offering fresh opportunities for both homebuilders and investors. With total dwelling approvals jumping 11.9% month-on-month to 17,076, and a striking 27.4% rise year-on-year, the market is showing renewed momentum –particularly in the multi-unit sector. Source: ABS Private sector dwellings excluding…

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