What we’re about
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 & Adelaide 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 sections, 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, 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, successes 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 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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Planner Proof Packs That Speed Consent (URPS) + NDIS Dev (Anthea & Rohan)
Stamford Plaza Adelaide, 150 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 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/ufCJcWe 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 (Adelaide time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Adelaide time)INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:
Planner Proof Packs That Speed Consent! URPS Town Planning (Marcus Rolfe)Fast and Certain Planning Consents for Residential Projects
Turning 1 lot into 2, 4, or even 12 should be straightforward. Too often it’s not. Unexpected referrals and requests for redesign can quickly eat into your yield and drive-up holding costs.
Marcus Rolfe has built his career on removing these roadblocks.
As a director at planning consultancy URPS, he leads a team that secures hundreds of Planning Consents every year by giving planners everything they need up-front.
This month, Marcus will show you:
· The team you need to prepare
· The right information for councils that will avoid requests for information that stop the assessment clock. This includes how to best present plans and documentation
· When public notification and government agency referrals are triggered and how to manage them
· How to demonstrate performance against the tests in the “Planning & Design Code” to protect your yieldIf you’re developing 2-12 dwellings this is your playbook for faster, more predictable Planning Consents.
INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:
NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (Anthea Greig and Rohan Clifford)
1,000m², Kent Town, Payneham Norwood St Peters Council, South AustraliaNDIS looks simple on paper. Reality is different.
Anthea and Rohan delivered a fully accessible SDA apartment inclusive of a carer’s apartment within a 1976 built - 4 storey building they already owned. No land cost. No greenfield. Just smart adaptive addition.
The challenges? Neighbour objections, long timelines, tricky engineering, and hard-to-pin costs.
Their solution: bring in a commercial builder and an SDA provider early. Compliance, constructability, and enrolment were locked in from day one. The result: a high-quality SDA asset, fully leased to a NDIS participant, with 17% gross and 13% net yield.
Anthea & Rohan will share:
- How they navigated objections and council for SDA approval within an existing building
- What to lock in early with SDA providers to de-risk certification and tenancy
- How to budget for “unknowns” in adaptive reuse without blowing your numbers
- The ownership, strata, and leasing considerations when you already own the apartment buildingIf you’re considering NDIS or adding value within an existing footprint, this session shows how to turn constraints into cash flow.
Push your journey forward and come in-person to network with like-minded Developers!
See you all soon!
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