In this article, I talk 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 bear any fruit. As we’ve already covered in previous articles in this series, there’s the groundwork of obtaining finance, sourcing…
A court expert recently warned that the resource-poor construction industry is being forced into a boom, risking defects in 10-20 years We know that the Federal Government wants 1.2 million homes built in the next five years, and most states and territories are each ambitiously driving the construction of tens of thousands of new dwellings…
In this article, I talk us through the risks involved in property development so you know how to manage them. Many investors approach property development with rose-coloured glasses, but in order to minimise your risks and maximise your chances of turning a good profit (remember you want at least 15 per cent on the development…
In this series article, I talk us through managing the risks associated with property development to increase the chances of success. I’ve found that once many property investors who’ve collected a few properties in their portfolio become keen to “dabble” in property development. They see this as the next phase in their career and determine…
In this continuing series of articles, I’ll take readers on a step-by-step journey through the property development process. 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 to practice. Finding the…
In the sixth instalment of my in-depth series on property development, I’ll explain 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…
In the fifth instalment of this series on property development, I’ll explain in detail how to secure funding for your real estate development 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…
In the fourth instalment of my series on development, I’ll walk 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…
In this third instalment of the Property Development Series, I’ll walk you through the professionals you need on your side throughout your property development project. The property 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…
Have you ever considered getting involved in property development? With the good old boom days of the Australian property market well and truly over, many investors are considering how they can become more actively involved in growing the value of their property portfolio. They realise that simply sitting back and waiting for their equity to…
