Lessons from the Townhouse Wars (Therefor Group) + 5 Lot Subdivision (Craig M)

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We 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 (Brisbane time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Brisbane time)

INTRODUCING THE INDUSTRY EXPERT:
Lessons from the Townhouse Wars – Therefor Group (Wai Kingi)

Brisbane is once again opening the door to more low-to-medium density housing through the More Homes Sooner reforms — increasing building heights, reducing minimum lot sizes, and easing car parking requirements in key areas across the city.

But we’ve been here before.

In the last development cycle, rapid growth in townhouses and small-scale units led to a wave of poor design outcomes, community backlash, and ultimately tighter planning controls — what many in the industry now remember as the “ban the townhouse” era.

At the next Property Developer Network Meetup, Wai Kingi from Therefor Group will unpack what’s changing in Brisbane’s LMR zones and what it means for developers.

More importantly, Wai will explore what the industry can learn from the past — and how we can take advantage of the new policy environment without repeating the mistakes that triggered regulatory pushback last time.

The session will cover:
• What Brisbane’s proposed LMR zoning reforms actually change
• Why the previous townhouse boom triggered a policy backlash
• The opportunity these reforms create for well-located housing supply
• What “good” low-medium density development looks like in practice
• How developers can position projects to succeed in this new cycle

If you're developing in Brisbane, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

INTRODUCING THE REAL DEAL:
5 Lot Subdivision (Craig M)
6000m2, GZ, Thornlands, Queensland

Sometimes a “simple” development is anything but simple…

That’s exactly what happened for Craig M, our Real Deal speaker at the next Property Developer Network Meetup. What started as a straightforward subdivision quickly turned into a project full of unexpected twists, tricky neighbours, and approvals that changed everything.

Craig and his JV partner Shane faced hurdles that would have tested even the most experienced developers, from understanding the sensitivity of the site in the local community and infrastructure surprises to a council backflip that threatened the original plan. But they didn’t just survive, they adapted, pivoted, and found a way through.

Craig will share the story behind one of his most challenging projects yet, the lessons learned, and the strategies used to turn a complicated, high-pressure development into a success.

At this session, you’ll hear:
• How they navigated a number of 'false starts' (numerous civil engineering redesigns, and timeline blow-out...)
• Why JV relationships can make or break complex project
• How to adapt when approvals, zoning, or infrastructure throw curveballs
• The practical lessons that mum-and-dad developers can apply on their next project

If you want to avoid costly mistakes, manage risk, and turn twists into opportunities, Craig’s story is one you need to hear.
If you’re serious about learning how to navigate the unexpected in property development, you cannot miss this meetup.

Join us for this event and progress your property journey forward in our very unique Mastermind process!

See you all soon!