Managing a project remotely comes with some unique challenges. Keeping the team on the same page and working together can be difficult when you can't just drop by the site for a meeting.Mark Gallo is a Sydney based mortgage broker who is currently doing a duplex project in Victoria. Mark shares with us how and why he ended up doing a project inters…

Imagine going from no property development experience to delivering one of the most iconic towers overlooking Central Park in New York City, one of the world’s most expensive real estate markets. David Juracich did just that.David is originally from Australia before moving overseas to work in banking and finance. He ended up in New York City and wa…

Bouncing back after adversity is a story we all love, so hearing from a developer who went big only for things to unravel with costly and complex legal challenges is a fascinating insight into always striving toward your life goals.Iwan Sunito from One Global Capital is a seasoned property developer who has enjoyed several decades of success doing …

Tackling your first development project is usually an emotional journey and it was no different for a young architect who turned her focus on delivering an exquisite duplex property.Jenn Sinclair accidentally discovered that she had bought a former meth lab as the property she planned on turning into a luxury home. It was the start of her journey t…

Understanding the rhythm and cycle of the property market is obviously extremely beneficial to property developers so you can plan the best time to deliver projects and maximise profits. Being aware of when the market is likely to boom or go bust can help you ride out the cycles and endure over the long term.Today’s guest is Phillip Anderson from P…

The impact of rising construction costs and increasing interest rates has been acutely felt across the development industry and economy more broadly. Managing these costs has been top of the list for many property developers.In this episode we speak with regular guest Dan Holden from Holden Capital about the state of the lending market and what's a…

Does working in a property-related trade mean you can easily transition into the world of property developer? Just because you understand one small part of a development project doesn’t automatically mean you can run a development project, but it can certainly help.My guest on this episode is Mark Lovett from Liquid Silver Developments. Mark has a …

Working on luxury projects is often a dream for many people who get involved with property developing, moving from renovations and entry level projects to something more challenging and high-end.Justin O'Donnell from Cielo Property Group has followed this path and started out with small projects before evolving into luxury townhouses and apartment …

There are many skills from other industries and careers that can translate well to property development. After all, delivering a property development project is really about working with people, solving problems and managing a budget, so making the move from management consultant to property developer might not be as crazy as it sounds.Leonie Akhid…

Success in property developing is about supplying the right product in the right place at the right time. But how do you figure all that out? Legendary market analyst John Lindeman has been helping property investors make informed decisions about where to find the next hot spot and what stock is in demand.John’s accuracy in predicting the nature an…

Building wealth through property is a tried and tested method, with some investors succeeding in creating portfolios of strong assets that generate substantial cashflows. Julian Carlo-Stella shares how he is going about generating wealth through property development.Property in Australia has broadly performed well over time and has enabled some peo…

In this episode we speak with Alex Steffan from Steffan Town Planning. Alex is very experienced and knowledgeable in the town planning and development application space in Brisbane and surrounding areas. We speak about the types of projects Alex works on, the key things to look for when assessing development sites and how you can learn more about t…

In this episode we are speaking with exterior and facade design consultant, Jane Eyles-Bennet. Jane is a long time friend of the podcast and is back to talk about how working on the exterior of your home or investment property can provide return for you. We’re going to cover 5 genius ways to improve your street appeal and we’ll leave you with a che…

Making the transition to full time property developer is an aspiration for many people that get involved with small scale developments, but how do you make the leap across the chasm? We find out from developer Nolan Keenan about how he did it.Nolan is from Aveline Property and has gone from starting out as a real estate agent before working in IT a…

Property Investing Strategy – Part 2 Buy and Hold for Capital Growth Aim is to hold property that grows in value over time Example Property purchased in Sep 2019 for clients in Cannon Hill, Brisbane Purchase price $730,000 Rental yield was approx 4.4% (based on 100%LVR) so would have been negatively geared No renovations or alterations undertaken C…

In part 2 of our Residential property strategies podcast series, we look at the most commonly employed strategy, which is to buy and hold for capital growth. We’ll look at what it is, why people use it, the pros and cons as well as asset selection for maximising capital growth.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Property development has some inherent risks, like any business venture, and understanding what they are and how they can be mitigated is crucial to ensuring the success of any project.Ron Forlee is a real legend in Australian property development circles. Ron will be a name known to many listeners of the show having written a number of books on de…

Joint ventures are a great way to do more projects and reduce risk. Property development can at times be a lonely game so if you have other people to talk with about issues and solve problems it can really help take your developing to another level.Valerie Smith from Valsco Property Group has harnessed the power of joint ventures to enable her to t…

No two property development projects are ever the same. Each project throws up its own challenges and opportunities. Lessons learned from each project can help to avoid or overcome issues faced on future projects.Taking the lessons learned from past property development projects can help ensure more efficient projects in the future, and provide a f…

Sales are the lynch pin of any good property development project, and to get sales your product needs to appeal to a buyer. Give the buyer what they want and making the sale becomes easier.So how do you come to understand what a buyer wants? We talk to a seasoned property developer to find out what they do to profile their buyers.With Jeremy De Zyl…

When things get a little choppy during a project due to factors beyond your control, like rates rising or build times blowing out, it helps to have flexible and reliable funding in place to see you through.In this conversation with regular guest and finance guru Dan Holden from Holden Capital, we will be covering: what's happening in the lending ma…

Property Investing Strategy – Part 1 The how, why and what of property investing strategy Overview – Goal/purpose vs Mechanics All property strategies aim for one or both of the following Capital Growth Income/yield How we achieve these outcomes is where the mechanics of a strategy come in: Buy and Hold Positive Cashflow Renovation Development – DA…

In this episode we are launching into the first in our ten part series on Residential property investment strategies. We’ll be looking at the why, how and what of property investment strategy.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Settling on a property development strategy can often be an evolutionary process as you learn what works and what you enjoy. That can involve a few twists and turns before you find something effective and repeatable, which is what happened with my latest guest.Anselm Mathurin is a Caribbean based property developer with a terrific story to share ab…

Selling off the plan property is vital for many development projects to get out of the ground. Marketing and selling an idea and vision requires specialist skills.So I'm speaking with Ben Khong from Chisholm & Gamon about off the plan sales.Ben has been working in property sales for a couple of decades, mainly selling off the plan so brings a wealt…

With escalating build costs, delays obtaining materials and softening property values the development sector is once again facing a raft of challenges that are effecting the bottom line. This volatility and uncertainty is having an impact on finance and lending with variations to time and cost quite common.So how is this affecting the lending marke…

Selecting a property manager Selecting a Property manager to interview Ask for referrals – BA, other investors Google reviews Look at the website – is it modern, updated, review staff profiles Interviewing How many rentals does the agency manage how many staff and their experience How many rentals per manager – around 100 – 120 per staff member How…

In this podcast episode of Everyday Property Investing, Kaz and Lisa discuss how to select a property manager, what questions to ask and the most important factors to consider when choosing who will manage your property investment asset.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Challenges with Property management In this podcast episode we discuss some of the challenges experienced with property management, including: Communication Not responsive to emails Doesn’t return calls Large rent roll Portfolio – Pod – Task based Not enough staff Low fees vs Good Service Change of managers Replace with juniors or lower quality Bou…

Good property management can reduce stress and risk for investors. In this podcast episode Kaz and Lisa discuss challenges in property management.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

The Nuances and negotiation – part II In this follow up negotiation episode Kaz and Lisa discuss three things that can go wrong in negotiation and how to avoid these things. Death by solicitor Distrust of agents and agents colluding Getting it too easy The post EPI 153 | Nuances of negotiation – part II – what can go wrong appeared first on Everyda…

Part II of our negotiation episode, where we talk about what can go wrong in a negotation and how to avoid this.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

The Nuances and negotiation – part 1 Lisa Parker and Kaz Young have learnt a few things over years as professional buyers agents. In this episode they are important tips for successful negotiations. Tackling more than just the standard rules and strategies, they talk about the subtleties of negotiating in part 1 of this discussion. A lot of people …

Rather than rules and strategies of negotiation - we’re going to be talking about the subtleties of negotiations. Things that you learn over many years of negotiating, which as buyers agents, Lisa and Kaz have observed and determined as important tips for successful negotiations.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Cashflow may not be something you first think of when you get into property development, however it becomes a crucial component when you become a full time developer and need ways to generate an income between profit events.What types of projects are good for cashflow? There can be many but one stands out for its ease of getting built and its popul…

Rental Reforms for Property Investors Changes to rental legislation in Victoria are now around 12 months old. These changes to the responsibilities of tenants and owners have had a significant impact on investors and in this episode we speak with Megan Stuart, from Mint Property Management to outline the legislative changes and their impact. With s…

Rental reforms have been and are being rolled out across several states. These reforms have significant impacts on the rights and responsibilities of property owners and renters. In this episode, Kaz and Lisa speak with Megan Stuart from Mint Property Management in Melbourne about the impact of rental reforms on investors twelve months into legisla…

Property Developer – Justin Gehde In this episode, Kaz interviews long time Everyday Property Investing listener and Property Developer, Justin Gehde about his journey into the world of Property Development, including the pros and cons of developing and what it takes to be a good property developer. Learn more about Property Development Check out J…

Property Developer, Justin Gehde, talks about his journey into property, the pros and cons of property development and what it takes to be a successful developer.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

What is stamp duty? (From Business.gov.au) Stamp duty is a tax that state and territory governments for certain documents and transactions such as: Vehicle registrations and transfers Insurance policies Leases and mortgages Hire purchase agreements Transfers of property (business, real estate, some shares) With respect to stamp duty on a property p…

If you’ve been listening to the media recently your ears may have pricked up at the mention of proposed changes to stamp duty in NSW. In this episode, Kaz Young and Lisa Parker chat about these changes and what they may mean for the property market and for you.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Are you one of the many people who have always planned to invest in property but for some reason just never quite got going? Or perhaps one of the many people who maybe purchased one investment property and had great plans to build that portfolio but just….got busy? Then this is the episode for you! In this episode we’re going to talk about how to …

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Getting your first development project underway is an exciting time. Until the wheels start to fall off and it looks ugly, what happens then? How do you turn things around and kick start a fledgling developing career that has stalled?Baheer Komak really struggled to get some traction with his property developing and his first project, a small 3 uni…

What is regentrification and how can you use it to your advantage when investing in property? Causes and the signs to look for.By Kaz Young and Lisa Parker | Everyday Property Investing

Everyday Property Investing aims to empower everyday people to create wealth and achieve financial freedom through property investing and real estate investing.

Everyday Property Investing aims to empower everyday people to create wealth and achieve financial freedom through property investing and real estate investing.

An update on the property market in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast areas including market behaviour over the past 12 months, current status and specifics about pricing and returns. Kaz Young and Lisa ParkerBy Kaz Young and Lisa Parker

Finding profitable development sites is a core responsibility for a property developer but increased competition in a hot market can make it very challenging at times. While most property is sold on the open market and found through popular sites such as realestate.com.au, plenty of transactions happen off market facilitated by people like buyers a…

Messy and costly legal issues in property development can often be avoided through good upfront advice and planning with an experienced property solicitor or lawyer. What are some common contractual issues and legal potholes that you should try and bypass? I speak to a property lawyer to find out.My guest on this episode is Kristy Muhlhan from Burk…