The holiday season is fast approaching, and for property developers, this isn't just about presents and pudding—it's a critical danger zone for your projects. With builders, councils, and solicitors shutting down for weeks, a lack of preparation can lead to costly delays or stressful holidays.

In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, Bob and Hilary unpack the "Property Developer’s Christmas Checklist." Whether you are listening in December or planning for a mid-year break, this episode is your guide to getting organised. You’ll learn how to manage critical milestones before the industry shuts down, why you need to be thinking about 2026 right now, and how to handle the mental load so you can switch off without guilt. Bob also shares a horror story about a Boxing Day settlement that will make you double-check your calendar immediately.

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Episode Highlight:
01:46 - Book Giveaway: Why property development is the "pinnacle" of all property strategies.
02:30 - The "Christmas Shutdown" Reality: How to prepare when lenders, lawyers, and builders all disappear at the same time.
04:28 - The Boxing Day Nightmare: Bob shares a cautionary tale of a multi-million dollar settlement scheduled for December 26th.
05:27 - The "Brain Dump" Method: How to get the chaos out of your head and onto paper so you can prioritise effectively.
08:58 - The Bag of Guilt: Why you need to make a firm decision to be either 100% "on" or 100% "off" during your break.
10:00 - Projecting into the Future: Why developers are already planning for mid-2026 and 2027.
13:15 - Keeping the Team Happy: Why a bottle of wine for your accountant goes a long way.
17:22 - The Reset: How Hilary uses the break for intention setting and audiobooks, while Bob heads for the golf course and camping.
23:12 - Fun Fact: Do you know what "Stress" spelled backwards is? (Hint: It’s delicious).