Property Development Top-Up Loans, Explained (EP: 261)

Most developers think that once the loan is approved, the finance side is done. Bob Andersen and Hilary Saxton explain why that is not always true. Toward the end of a project things can shift: the build runs longer, interest eats into the cap, a variation creeps in beyond your contingency, or sale…

From The Kitchen To Property Development - Ollie's Story Of Change, Courage And Momentum (EP - 260)

After 30 years as a chef, from Michelin kitchens in London to award winning restaurants in Sydney, Ollie Carruthers decided he wanted his time back. In this episode Hilary sits down with Ollie to trace his journey from head chef to full time property developer through the Property Mastermind Mentor…

Ep 259 - What Successful New Property Developers Do Differently

This week Bob and Hilary step back and ask the big questions: what do the new developers who actually succeed do differently from the ones who stall? It comes down to six habits. 1. They get properly educated, so it is never a gamble. 2. They ask better questions and spot the pearl inside the oys…

Ep 258 - How Tom Increased His Development Margin By 240%

In this episode Hilary sits down with Property Mastermind mentoring student Tom Evans, founder of Alva Property Group, to unpack the development that changed everything for him. Tom found a six-acre site about an hour from Newcastle that most people would have walked straight past. Spotting a 10% …

Ep 257 - The 5-Day Property Development Audit That Stopped People Cold!

What happens when you put property developers through a 5-day audit of the foundations? You find the gaps they've been working around for years. Bob and Hilary recently ran a 5-day Property Development Challenge inside the PM Facebook group, and this episode is the takeaways recap. Across the five…

Ep 256 - Insurance Risks And When Bad Things Turn Good

There is an old saying in property development that you should always budget for the unexpected, but what happens when the professionals you trust completely miss the mark? Insurance is often treated as a background checkbox in a feasibility study, but getting it wrong can completely destroy a proj…

Ep 255 - GST Margin Scheme vs Going Concern- GST Mistakes That Nuke Your Profit

When you are mapping out a property development, it is easy to get caught up in the excitement of architectural designs, town planning approvals, and construction milestones. However, there is a silent profit-killer lurking in the background that can completely destroy your feasibility study if you…

Ep 254 - The Sleeper Sites- How to Find Development Nuggets in Your Local Streets

What if the next highly profitable property development site isn’t in a new suburb across town, but right on the very street you live on? Many everyday property owners are sitting on hidden goldmines without even realising it. These are known as "sleeper sites"—small, local opportunities that requi…

Ep 253 - The real reason you are not starting property development

Are you waiting for the world to settle down before you finally start your property development journey? If you are constantly waiting for the "perfect time" to begin, you could be waiting forever. In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, hosts Hilary Saxton and Bob Anderson expose the …

Ep 252 - The Property Development Proof Most Beginners Need to See

Do you ever wonder if those massive property development profits are actually real? For beginners, it is easy to look at the numbers and assume they are either exaggerated or completely out of reach for everyday people. In this episode of the Property Mastermind Podcast, hosts Hilary and Bob provi…