EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 18 MIN
They Thought This Deal Would Make Money⎟Ep. 2472
from The Property Academy Podcast · host Opes Partners
Property development looks simple on paper: Buy a site. Build a few townhouses. Make a profit. But once you run the numbers, the reality can look very different.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real cost of developing property in New Zealand. You'll learn:What you must calculate before buying a development site How a development can lose more than $400k despite looking profitable at firstThe 4 costs first-time developers usually forget to include The surprising part? The biggest mistake isn't overpaying for the land. It's getting excited about the potential profit before you've worked through the numbers.Book a meeting to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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Property development looks simple on paper: Buy a site. Build a few townhouses. Make a profit. But once you run the numbers, the reality can look very different.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real cost of developing property in New Zealand. You'll learn:What you must calculate before buying a development site How a development can lose more than $400k despite looking profitable at firstThe 4 costs first-time developers usually forget to include The surprising part? The biggest mistake isn't overpaying for the land. It's getting excited about the potential profit before you've worked through the numbers.Book a meeting to start your path to financial freedom with a detailed financial plan for $0.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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