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Property Developer Podcast

by Justin Gehde

A show dedicated to inspiring property developers to bigger and better things, whether you are doing a 4-unit site or a boutique apartment block, there will be something for you to learn and use.

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  1. 119 – Daniel Rayner – From a $150,000 Loss to Land Subdivision Development

    Losing $150,000 in a failed property investment could put you off development for good. For Daniel Rayner, it became a reason to learn the process and take on projects himself. In this episode, I sit down with Daniel, founder of Somerset Developments in South East Queensland, to explore his…

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  2. 118 – Steve Robson – What every property developer should know about builders

    If you're a property developer, one of the most important relationships you'll ever have is with your builder. Yet surprisingly few developers ever get the chance to hear how builders actually think. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Robson, Director of Hickory Homes, to explore property...

  3. 117 – Anthony Puma – The Biggest Change To Property Development In Years

    Planning approvals have long been one of the biggest frustrations facing property developers. Lengthy delays. Endless requests for information. Different planners interpreting the same rules in different ways. For many developers, obtaining a planning permit can feel like a lottery rather than a...

  4. 116 – Zac Constantinou – From the Site Shed to the Loan Desk

    Property development has always been a balancing act — but right now the scales feel especially heavy. Rising construction costs, messy feasibilities, shifting lender appetite, and a market still absorbing the post-COVID shock are making it harder than ever to get a project funded and delivered.…

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  5. 115 – Maxwell Shifman – Is Property Development Dead?

    Property development in Australia is getting harder—and this episode unpacks why. Soaring costs, endless planning delays, contradictory government policies, and a risk-averse planning culture are pushing developers to the edge. If you're struggling to make your numbers work, you're not alone. In...

  6. 114 – Dan Holden – Avoiding a building disaster

    There are few things more complicated during a property development than the builder going bust during the construction phase of a project. It puts you in a very precarious position and becomes very tricky to navigate. So many issues have to be resolved and the whole process can be very stressful...

  7. 113 – Steve Maroun – Levelling up to luxury projects

    Steve Maroun has an interesting story to share about his journey into property development. Interestingly, Steve started studying law at university while running a property maintenance business. He then realised that law was not for him and he got his builder's license and moved into property...

  8. 112 – Mark Gallo – Managing a property development project from another state

    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...

  9. 111 – David Juracich – Developing an iconic tower on billionaire’s row

    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...

  10. 110 – Iwan Sunito – Surviving the Boom to Bust Rollercoaster

    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...

  11. 109 – Meth Lab to Stylish Sanctuary

    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...

  12. 108 – Is the property market about to go BOOM?

    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…

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  13. 107 – Navigating the construction crunch

    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...

  14. 106 – From humble plasterer to successful property developer

    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…

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  15. 105 – From entry level property development projects to high end luxury

    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...

  16. 104 – From management consultant to property developer

    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...

  17. 103 – How property developers can predict future growth potential

    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…

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  18. 102 – Leveraging property development for wealth creation and cashflow

    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...

  19. 101 – From small scale property development project to full time property developer

    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...

  20. 100 – Understanding risk and opportunity in property development

    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...

  21. 99 – The power of joint ventures to accelerate your property developing

    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...

  22. 98 – Lessons from managing multiple small scale property developments

    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...

  23. 97 – Buyer driven property development projects

    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...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A show dedicated to inspiring property developers to bigger and better things, whether you are doing a 4-unit site or a boutique apartment block, there will be something for you to learn and use.

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Justin Gehde

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A show dedicated to inspiring property developers to bigger and better things, whether you are doing a 4-unit site or a boutique apartment block, there will be something for you to learn and use.

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