About us
Started in 2012 as 5 mates trying to help each others projects succeed, Property Developer Network (PDN) is now the largest national networking group for up and coming Property Developers running monthly networking events in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane to assist you on your Property Development journey.
PDN also run online support groups, facebook communities, formal education & mentoring programs, have access to massive discounts from a ton of suppliers & much much more.
The intent of these monthly events is to bring together the collective experience, thoughts and ideas of like minded individuals to assist each other to achieving our goals in Property Development. Our unique format caters from absolute novices to full time professionals with something to cater for every level of experience.
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We have built quite a reputation in helping to kick start peoples Property Development careers, or lift the trajectory for those already on their way. Having seen a number of our members leave their day jobs to transition to full time Property Development, and a hell of a lot more that are well on their way. Having said that, the group is not just for beginners, we have a number of long time developers in the group at the bigger end of town also with everyone able to gain from the collective experience of the group.
Our meetings typically consist 3 distinct section, an Industry Expert, a Real Deal & finally a Masterminding process.
Our Industry Experts are people that you will need in your property development team, with them giving guidance and advise on the relevant topic of the month. In the past we have had Town Planners, Civil Engineers, Property Lawyers, Accountants, Architects, University Lecturers, Project Managers, Experienced Developers, Property Managers, Financial Planners, Valuers, Brisbane City Council, Surveyors, Commercial Lenders & more. These experts love helping those with a thirst for knowledge and an attitude to succeed and we have been blessed with the quality of these speakers who keep lining up wanting to present at our group.
The Real Deals allow you to learn from projects that others have done within our group. Learn from their experience, success' and mistakes before you do it yourself. You get to see warts and all what went right, what went wrong and the profit that was able to be achieved out to the deal. There is nothing better than seeing the real thing to know that you can do the same for yourself.
We typically finish with a Mastermind process, with each person able to seek assistance from the collective knowledge of the group in how to overcome any current obstacles. Sometimes your problem might be as simple as not knowing where to start, or how to learn the development process, whilst other times it might be as complex as a specific problem that you are having withing your current deal. Either way, the group is here to help, with all of us moving forward as a result.
OH - And we always kick on socially after the event for a few beverages so please make sure you have plenty of time to hang around and mingle with your peers.
Welcome aboard, and I hope you enjoy the ride.
Rob Flux
Upcoming events
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Fixing Construction dispute nightmares(William Pryor ADR) + Townhouses(Sunny)
Vibe Hotel Melbourne, 1 Queen St, Melbourne, VI, AU***RSVP PROCESS - CRITICAL INFO***
Please be aware, we don't use the Meetup
website to take RSVPs, so you will need to register on this link to lock in your place (bookings essential) - https://propdev.info/uMKhWe run events most weekends around Australia so you can attend either physically in your local area, or live-stream to any event around the country.
In-Person: 1:30pm (Melbourne time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Melbourne time)INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:
Conflict-Proof Your Next Development Deal - William Pryor ADR (William Pryor)Every mum and dad developer goes into a project thinking,
“This one will run smoothly.”Until it doesn’t.
A builder variation blows out. A payment claim gets disputed. Communication breaks down.
And before you know it… you’re in a dispute that’s draining time, money and energy.
Here’s the real problem.
Most developers don’t recognise they’re heading towards a dispute until it’s already escalated.
They let it fester. They avoid the hard conversation.
And small issues turn into expensive, cascading problems that can wipe out profit.
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Industry Expert William Pryor from William Pryor ADR is going to show you how to stay in control.
William will cover:
• How to recognise the early warning signs that you’re heading towards a dispute
• The dispute resolution options available to you and when to use them
• The management tools you should have in place to avoid or minimise conflict
• How to choose the right resolution method (so you don’t make the situation worse)
• How to ensure your construction contracts contain clear, enforceable dispute resolution clauses before you ever start the buildBecause choosing the wrong pathway can cost you tens of thousands and months of delay.
The biggest mistake developers make.
They let disputes drag on without structure. No clear process. No clear clauses. No clear strategy.
If you’re serious about protecting your margins, your timeline and your sanity, you won’t want to miss this session.
Because in property development, “it’s not …if challenges arise… It’s…. how well prepared you are to handle them".
INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:
5 Townhouses (Sunny Katyal)
1040m2, GZ, Frankston, VictoriaYou’ve found a block online, zoned for development and the numbers look great. You think it’ll be smooth sailing until reality hits.
Sunny Katyal this month’s Real deal presenter knows exactly what that feels like when he secured a site in a general residential zone, planning a 5-townhouse project, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. Lender delays, a builder going bankrupt, and the challenges of managing a project from a distance. Margins squeezed. Stress levels skyrocketed. What should have been a simple townhouse development turned into a real-world lesson in resilience and problem-solving.
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Sunny will share the real, unfiltered story of this 5-townhouse project from purchase in 2020 to completion in 2026. You’ll learn:
• How he navigated lender issues without derailing his project
• How he managed builders and contractors to avoid costly setbacks
• How he handled managing his site from a distance
• The hard lessons and practical strategies he learned to keep the townhouse deal profitableIf you’re a mum-and-dad developer wanting to see the reality behind the numbers, avoid rookie mistakes, and learn strategies that actually work, Sunny’s story is not one to be missed.
This is your chance to talk property with other enthusiasts!
See you all soon!
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