Many property investors see a site with a Development Approval (DA) as a finished deal. You either take it or leave it. But what if the approved DA is unprofitable, poorly designed, or simply the wrong product for the market? Most developers walk away, but the smart ones see an opportunity.

In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, Bob and Hilary dive deep into the world of DAs, revealing a powerful strategy: buying sites with flawed approvals and transforming them. You'll learn the crucial difference between a minor amendment and lodging a new application, why councils get sensitive about the "outside box" but are often flexible with internal layouts, and how Bob added an ensuite and a third bathroom to a 7-townhouse project, dramatically increasing its rental return and value. This episode is a must-listen for any developer who wants to learn how to find hidden value where others only see a bad plan.



Links
Attend the 3 Day Workshop on the Gold Coast: https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo 
Chat to Hilary about the current investment opportunity we have: https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call
Join the Ultra-Urban Database for upcoming investment opportunities: https://bit.ly/45sqO2F
Head on over to our website to find out more about our workshop and education options: Our Website
Connect with handovers.com: https://handovers.com/




 

Episode Highlights
01:04 - Bob's Tip of the Week: A lesson from a flat boat battery on why you can't hope problems will fix themselves. 
03:50 - The ultimate family benefit: How property development provides financial freedom for a better lifestyle. 
05:50 - The transition plan: Swapping your day job for a life with more time, money, and flexibility.
09:17 - The most common parental doubts: Unpacking the excuses of not having enough time, money, or knowledge. 
11:06 - Case Study: How busy parents "Wendy and Dave" found a profitable site after hiring a babysitter for just four hours. 
19:37 - How to create more time: Strategies for protecting your schedule, prioritising tasks, and saying "no." 
22:24 - The power of outsourcing at home: How delegating chores to partners, kids, or professionals frees up your focus. 
26:11 - Quality over quantity: Why being fully present with your kids is the key to overcoming parental guilt. 
29:06 - Your driving force: How a strong "Why" will keep you motivated through any challenge. 
29:58 - Mindset Shift: Why parental guilt is a wasted emotion when you focus on the long-term vision for your family's future.

Many property investors see a site with a Development Approval (DA) as a finished deal. You either take it or leave it. But what if the approved DA is unprofitable, poorly designed, or simply the wrong product for the market? Most developers walk away, but the smart ones see an opportunity.
In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, Bob and Hilary dive deep into the world of DAs, revealing a powerful strategy: buying sites with flawed approvals and transforming them. You'll learn the crucial difference between a minor amendment and lodging a new application, why councils get sensitive about the "outside box" but are often flexible with internal layouts, and how Bob added an ensuite and a third bathroom to a 7-townhouse project, dramatically increasing its rental return and value. This episode is a must-listen for any developer who wants to learn how to find hidden value where others only see a bad plan. 
Links
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<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Attend the 3 Day Workshop on the Gold Coast: <a href="https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo">https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/3UmDhjo"></a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Chat to Hilary about the current investment opportunity we have:&nbsp;<a href="https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call">https://link.propertymastermind.com.au/book-a-call</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Join the Ultra-Urban Database for upcoming investment opportunities: <a href="https://bit.ly/45sqO2F">https://bit.ly/45sqO2F</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Head on over to our website to find out more about our workshop and education options: <a href="https://www.propertymastermind.com.au/">Our Website</a></li>
<li data-start="333" data-end="613">Connect with handovers.com: <a href="https://handovers.com/">https://handovers.com/</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode Highlights 01:04 - Bob's Tip of the Week: A lesson from a flat boat battery on why you can't hope problems will fix themselves. 03:50 - The ultimate family benefit: How property development provides financial freedom for a better lifestyle. 05:50 - The transition plan: Swapping your day job for a life with more time, money, and flexibility. 09:17 - The most common parental doubts: Unpacking the excuses of not having enough time, money, or knowledge. 11:06 - Case Study: How busy parents "Wendy and Dave" found a profitable site after hiring a babysitter for just four hours. 19:37 - How to create more time: Strategies for protecting your schedule, prioritising tasks, and saying "no." 22:24 - The power of outsourcing at home: How delegating chores to partners, kids, or professionals frees up your focus. 26:11 - Quality over quantity: Why being fully present with your kids is the key to overcoming parental guilt. 29:06 - Your driving force: How a strong "Why" will keep you motivated through any challenge. 29:58 - Mindset Shift: Why parental guilt is a wasted emotion when you focus on the long-term vision for your family's future.

Want to sky-rocket your property development career? Bob Andersen & Hilary Saxton are here to add value to your property journey, whether it be through high-quality education, guidance, and accountability. Stay tuned for weekly episodes!

Want to sky-rocket your property development career? Bob Andersen &amp; Hilary Saxton are here to add value to your property journey, whether it be through high-quality education, guidance, and accountability. Stay tuned for weekly episodes!

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