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Property development guide part 15 – Do you need a project manager?

Bryce Yardney
Latest, Property Development, Property development courses, Property Development Process
June 22, 2018

In his continuing series of articles, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, explains the role of a project manager and helps you decide whether or not it is the right choice for your development project. If you are a beginning property developer I would definitely suggest that you recruit a good development/project manager as a part of your…

Airbnb: landlord rights and responsibilities

Michael Yardney
Latest, News & Features, Property Development Process, Property Investment
June 17, 2018

The rise and rise of Airbnb has prompted some landlords to ponder whether they should list their properties on the online accommodation platform, hoping to make more money. Before they do, however, they must understand the various ins and outs as well as their rights and responsibilities because successful property investment is about the long-term…

Property development guide part 14 – Working with the Engineers

Bryce Yardney
Latest, Property Development, Property development courses, Property Development Process
June 15, 2018

In this instalment of the Property Development Series, Bryce Yardney of Metropole walks us through the role of the engineers and which ones you’ll need for your next project. Astute property investors and developers know that in order to be successful they can’t do it all on their own. They surround themselves with qualified and experienced…

The new Brisbane Airport will create an extra $5billion per year to the Queensland Economy

Brett Warren
Latest, Property Development, Property Investment
June 10, 2018

There are many multi-million dollar projects happening in and around Brisbane at the moment, that are starting to create jobs and more importantly get our Economy rolling again. One of the biggest would have to be the addition of a second runway to the Brisbane Airport and you would hope so too, at a total…

Property development guide part 13 – Working with your architect

Bryce Yardney
Latest, Property Development, Property development courses, Property Development Process
June 8, 2018

In this article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, explains the role of the Architect and how to work with them on your development project. Astute investors and property developers know that in order to be successful they can’t do it all on their own. They surround themselves with qualified and experienced professionals who can provide invaluable…

A Guide to Borrowing for Building – Construction Loans

Andrew Mirams
Latest, Property Development, Property Investment
June 7, 2018

Building a brand-new home has long been the dream for many Australians. To make your dream become a reality, however, the vast majority of people need to fund their build via something that’s called a Construction Loan. A construction loan is designed to cover the costs of the build as and when you need it,…

Property development guide part 12 — Enlisting the help of a town planning consultant

In this article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole Projects, explains the role of a town planning consultant and what you need to be asking yours. Town planning consultants are professionals with a qualification in town planning or urban planning. Those in private practice have usually been employed by local councils or planning organisations for a number…

Property development guide part 11 – Tackling the red tape

Bryce Yardney
Latest, News & Features, Property Development, Property development courses, Property Development Process
May 25, 2018

In the following article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, explains how you might tackle the hurdles and requirements to get your development underway. One of the biggest hurdles faced by any property developer – whether a seasoned veteran or a green beginner – is the bureaucratic maze known as the planning permit or development approval process….

The Hazards of Buying Overseas Property

Doron Peleg
How to get started in property development, Latest, Property Investment
May 24, 2018

With one in two Australians considering overseas property investment, an independent research house has warned of the hazards of such a move. riskwiseproperty.com.au issued the warning following research by international money transfers group, WorldFirst, which revealed half of all Aussies would consider investing in property overseas if it was cheaper than in Australia. While it…

Property development guide part 10 – Assessing your development’s feasibility

Bryce Yardney
Latest, News & Features, Property Development, Property development courses, Property Development Process
May 18, 2018

In this article, Bryce Yardney, Property Development Specialist at Metropole, talks us through the feasibility of a development project and whether or not to pursue it. Undertaking a property development requires many months of preparation before you actually get to see your hard labour bare any fruit. As we’ve already covered in previous articles in this series, there’s the groundwork of…