Property developing is often a solo pursuit for many but partnering up can be a great way to accelerate your business and complete more projects, however there are some important boxes to tick before you join up with someone else. There are many benefits to joint venturing and we will discuss what these are along with some pitfalls to avoid and mistakes to sidestep. "If you are not at the next level and you want to be, there's a reason." Zoltan Celedes - Arena Equity Property Development Joint Ventures and Partnerships Today’s guest is an old colleague of mine Zoltan Celedes. I met Zoltan many years ago as he was doing his first 3 unit development project and we have stayed in touch ever since, and he has gone on to do numerous projects of varying sizes. What is interesting about Zoltan’s story is how he partnered up with another developer that you know, John Marquez, who has featured a number of times on the show. So this is the story of why they decided to team up and what they have learnt from it. We also discuss how they attract investors to help fund their projects and what you can learn from their experience. In this discussion we cover: - Why Zoltan entered into a business partnership to accelerate his property developing - the importance of formalizing agreements, and - some tips on attracting investors to fund your projects. Keep an ear out during this conversation for the reason why you shouldn’t enter a joint venture, as I think it is a great point that Zoltan makes, and one that maybe isn't considered enough. This is a great discussion about how partnerships can help take you to the next level. Current Project Updates Here’s a quick update on my current projects. So practical completion is fast approaching on my project under construction, most of the townhouses are basically completed, it’s only the three at the front that are having internal fixings done, the next big task is getting the new driveway and crossovers done, which will be a pretty big job, as there’s about 70-80 meters of driveway to pour plus three crossovers. On my other project, we are still waiting for council to endorse our town planning drawings, even though it's been more than six weeks since we submitted our application but they still haven’t finalized it, which is quite frustrating, anyway, we are busy with all the pre construction activities like getting the finance finalized and readying for construction to get underway. The big news on that project is that I have finally signed a contract with a builder to deliver the construction, which is great, as it has taken more than six months to finalize that, but not without a couple of shocking price rises along the way. Anyway, we are now speeding towards getting them on site and started. Property Developer Training I’ve got some big news to share. As you know I have been working for months on putting together an online program for people who are interested in learning about how to develop property and it is finally ready to open up. I get so many emails from listeners who say that they are really keen to get started in developing but don’t know where to start or how to go about it, so in response I have put this training together. It is like looking over my shoulder as I go through a development project. We cover: the importance of preparation and getting read finding the right team members at the right time researching the market to ensure you are developing something the market wants finding a great develop site running a great financial feasibility project finance including construction funding how to prepare a strong planning application pre-construction mode including selling off the plan (if you need to) finding and selecting a builder, and then moving into construction and completion closing out and getting paid! So I clearly cover each stage of the development cycle.

Finding a great property development site only to discover it has a restriction on the title like a single dwelling covenant can be very frustrating and often leads to a potential project being ruled out. However, getting covenants lifted or modified is not an impossible task, but it can be tricky. Fortunately, we are speaking with a previous guest who has lifted not only one, but two, restrictive covenants in two very different ways. So let's find out what's involved with varying or removing a single dwelling covenant or other restriction on a property's title. "Be inquisitive and you might learn something useful." John Marquez   Lifting Restrictive Land Covenants What is a covenant How do I know I have a restrictive covenant Ways to remove a covenant Who to use Removing via Planning Process Removing via Supreme Court Determining which option to go with Listen out for how John ended up at sitting in the Supreme Court thinking they may lose his case... Property Developer Training  If you are keen to get started today in learning about the property development process and what you need to do at each step, then jump into the Property Developer Training course (www.propertydevelopertraining.com). This is the program that Justin has put together to help you get quickly started in property developing.  Complete the course at your own pace and in your own time, and learn the tips, trips and techniques that Justin has used in all his projects. Find out more at www.propertydevelopertraining.com   Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at... Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Check out Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast] and Insta [https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/] for my latest project updates and other development related news. Transcription JustinHello and welcome to episode 81 of the show. Thanks for joining me. Trust you well. I'm doing OK just sitting in another lock down in Melbourne, so it's been another couple of weeks of just sitting at home with the kids around and. Everyone getting a bit bored, but we're working our way through it and we're just about to come out the other side, so fingers crossed that we can continue being open. So fortunately, residential construction has remained open, which has been good for my project because workers continued things are looking good on site. All the scaffolding is come down now so it looks really nice on site without any of the scaffolding around and you can see the designs of the buildings shining through. The interiors are being worked on. Some of the interiors of the. Town houses are just about done is starting on the landscaping. They've poured some of the driveway and the finish line is insight, so it's been quite good. Although there's been the usual issues that have popped up that require some solutions to problems, but that's part of developing so things are moving along there, which is really exciting on my other project. The site has been cleared.

Partnering up with somebody to do a property development project is not uncommon but would you do it with your sibling and take on some big towers? But before we get to that, here’s a quick update on my townhouse projects. Construction is moving along nicely with project 1, most of the site is at lock up stage, which is good. Actually had a meeting with a council enforcement officer last week to discuss noise complaints from a neighbor but fortunately we were compliant with our obligations so no action will be taken against us. Been spending this week working through the usual build ability issues that pop up on site. On my other project, we are trying to finalize all the documentation and supporting materials to go back into council for endorsement and the building permit. It seems we are getting approval for the shorter crossover alignment, which has taken nearly 12 months to resolve. I’ve also booked in the demolition of the existing house. Still a lot to do on this project with getting funding finalized and construction started. Episode Guests Today’s guests are brothers Fayad and Remon Fayad from Ellerson Property in Sydney. Based in Parramatta, in Sydney’s west, Fayad and Remon have between them 40 years of experience in property. Having grown up in a family of builders, the boys have joined forces to deliver a range of project in the residential, retail and commercial sectors. In this chat, we discuss why they decided to team up, their focus on understanding the customer journey and what they learnt from the pullback of bank funding. Keep an ear out for the discussion around running design competitions. Property Developer Training If you are keen to get started today in learning about the property development process and what you need to do at each step, then jump into the Property Developer Training course (www.propertydevelopertraining.com). This is the program that Justin has put together to help you get quickly started in property developing. Complete the course at your own pace and in your own time, and learn the tips, trips and techniques that Justin has used in all his projects. Find out more at www.propertydevelopertraining.com Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at... Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Socials If you would like to see how my projects are progressing, check out the video updates on the show’s Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast] and Instagram feeds [https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/], they are both under the handle of Property Developer Podcast, so take a look at how things are going. If you are interested in getting into property development, head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take the quick quiz to see how ready you might be to get started, or if you would like to get some mentoring, email me Justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com and I will send you some info on the program that is available to guide you through the property development process. Links

Building to sell is the classic model that property developers often follow. They create value, realise the gain and then recycle their capital and do it all again. But when market conditions change this may dramatically impact the bottom line and render this model unviable. So what do you do if you are starting a project or half way through? Well, one option may be to repurpose your project and exit that way, or you could choose to hold on to the stock and ride out the change. Adapting your stock to longer stay accommodation might be a model that suits your needs. It enables stock to be held longer without huge changeover costs, and can create an appreciating asset base with good cash flow. I am speaking with David Whelan from Urban Rest Apartments about how they are working with developers to convert their projects from build to sell and turn them into higher yielding assets. Property Developer Training If you are keen to get started today in learning about the property development process and what you need to do at each step, then jump into the Property Developer Training course (www.propertydevelopertraining.com). This is the program that Justin has put together to help you get quickly started in property developing. Complete the course at your own pace and in your own time, and learn the tips, trips and techniques that Justin has used in all his projects. Find out more at www.propertydevelopertraining.com   Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Links Urban Rest Apartments - https://www.urbanrest.com.au

Decades of experience have taught Rod Fehring a thing or two about property development, and he shares some of the lessons learned along the way about how to create a successful property development business. In this episode we explore those lessons, the standout projects and the future of Australian residential property. Project update - Project 1 - framing well underway, couple more sales, 75% sold - Project 2 - assessing build quotes, readying to make a decision on who to appoint, about to launch marketing campaign Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/ Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Today's Guest is Rod Fehring In episode #76 [https://propertydeveloperpodcast.com/2020/12/03/76-becoming-the-head-of-a-billion-dollar-property-developer/] we covered Rod's career, how he went from humble public servant to head of one of Australia's largest public property development companies, Frasers Property before he retired in 2020. In the follow up conversation, we cover memorable projects, lessons learned, social housing, future of Australia housing markets Links Frasers Property Australia – https://www.frasersproperty.com.au

Delivering high rise tower projects was the driving aspiration for Jonathan Hallinan from BPM Corp, and he rushed to get there from a humble start on a renovation project. Jonathan has followed the quintessential property development path, starting off with a small property purchase, doing a renovation and subdivision, then getting into small multi unit townhouse developments, graduating into apartment projects and finally leaping into high rise buildings with hundreds of units in them. Jonathan worked tirelessly on his projects, often directly managing all aspects of the process including doing sales himself. "I own the entire development process." Jonathan Hallinan He learnt a lot along the way and he shares many lessons during this discussion. Keep an ear out for how Jonathan managed the rise from small to big projects, the one key aspect of managing the whole process that enabled him to accelerate his growth, and how he stayed focused throughout his career. Project Updates Now, if you would like to see how my projects are progressing, I do post regular video updates on the show’s Facebook and Instagram feeds, along with other news and tidbits and they are both under the handle of Property Developer Podcast, so be sure to check them out. Check out Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast] and Insta [https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/] Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/ Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast

Amassing a $4.5 billion dollar portfolio of property assets is a pretty impressive feat for a property development company, and in this episode I am speaking with the head of the organization about how they achieved that and the lessons learned along the way. My guest on the show is Rod Fehring, the former CEO of Fraser's Property Australia. He recently stepped down from the role but has taken up a position on the Frasers Property Australia Board. Strategic Growth and Sustained Value During Rod’s time as the head of Frasers Property Australia, it amassed a $4.5 billion portfolio of assets, and grew at a compound rate of 25 per cent, all the while he championed sustainability, gender diversity and action on climate change. "Direct capital to where value is created." Rod has a long history in the development industry and involvement with a number of landmark projects dotted across the country. We discuss Rod's early career and how he advanced up the ladder, tackling bigger and bigger projects, until he was in charge of one of Australia's largest property developers. I enjoyed this conversation so much, that after it ended I asked Rod for a follow up discussion, which he agreed to and I will bring to you in a future episode. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/ Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Links Frasers Property Australia - https://www.frasersproperty.com.au

Daring and dangerous are two words you would not normally associate with property development, but my latest guest suggests that may in fact be a way to create something fresh and exciting to bring to market, and carve out your own space in a competitive sector. Can you be daring and dangerous and still deliver successful projects? Let's find out... Before we get to that, I have to say I have some amazing guests lined up for the next few episodes and I can’t wait to bring them to you so stay tuned!  Thanks to the many people who have emailed me recently saying they have found the show and have been really enjoying it. Feel free to post a comment on iTunes if you are also getting some value from the show. And remember you can find all my latest project updates and other news on Facebook and Insta under the handle of Property Developer Podcast. Okay before we get to today’s guest, if you are interested in learning how to develop then we have the mentoring program available to help show you everything you need to know to become a successful property developer. Email me Justin@propertydeveloperpodcast.com if you want to know more Property developers should not be afraid of being daring and dangerous.Joe Adsett Right, on to today’s guest, Joe Adsett. Joe is a Brisbane based architect that has turned his hand to developing his own projects. Like many architects, Joe started his practice and took on whatever commissions he could win. As he grew and evolved he did some renovation projects along the way, and started designing luxury residential homes for his growing client base. He was then presented with an unexpected opportunity to do a development project and that gave him a taste for being the developer and delivering exciting projects he could control. The decision to do his own projects had a number of unintended consequences for Joe and the architecture practice, which he will share during our conversation. There’s a lot of great lessons in this chat, so keep an ear out for the importance of having the right alignment with your project team partners, the benefits of being daring and dangerous, and how you can identify and amplify your success. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now.

Developing property in another country is not something most people would turn their minds to, but opportunities exist everywhere and maybe it’s not as hard as you think, as my latest guest explains about his experience developing in Japan. Some developers focus on a particular location and become an area specialist, others branch out and explore across a city, some go further and look interstate, but very few look beyond the borders of their home country. In this episode we speak with someone who ended up doing projects in Japan, and what an interesting tale it is. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Justin's Project Update I’m well, still in lockdown in Melbourne, have to say I am pretty bored of it all and looking forward to some changes but who knows when that will be… anyway, work continues slowly at my site. The drainage people are on site digging trenches and installing big pipes and pits around the place, which is great to see. Checkout the Property Developer Podcast Facebook or Insta feed to check out the short video I shot of the drainage works being done. On the sales front we are seeing a bit of a surge of interest, which I think is due to pent up demand and people wanting to act after some lockdown restrictions were relaxed a little allowing private inspections. Plus the Homebuilder grant is due to expire in a few months so that may be creating some urgency for buyers to act and take advantage of the money on offer. It is good to see some activity back in the market, I hope it continues. On my other project, I am assessing what to do as there is a moratorium on evictions in Victoria until March next year so we cannot get our property vacant until the middle of next year which has an impact on our planned timelines. It certainly is an interesting time for the property industry. Hopefully government incentives and support measures continue to be rolled out to help keep the sector viable and vibrant. Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/

Decay, dispute and disappointment is how former Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu describes the planning system. In this thought provoking discussion we will cover who cares about rising construction costs and how developers can deliver better outcomes. Most property developers lament at their experiences of going through the planning system. There often seems so much about it that is frustrating and inexplicable for marginal outcomes. That’s why this discussion with Ted Baillieu is so interesting and thought provoking.  Ted is a trained architect, turned politician, who was premier of Victoria from 2010 to 2013. His family also has a long connection to the real estate industry across Victoria.  Most property developers lament at their experiences of going through the planning system This is not a uniquely Victorian story, I think the topics we cover are relevant in most areas and I’m sure they will be familiar to most developers.  Property Development Training If you are interested in learning the fundamentals of property development, in your own time and at your own pace, then be sure to head over to www.propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look. I take you step by step through the development process so you know exactly what is needed to find a site, run a feasibility and complete a small scale property development, be that a duplex or 3 or 4 unit site. The training includes a bonus program called Taking It To The Next Level for people who may want to go into developing full-time, along with another bonus course called Raising Capital which covers how to raise money for your projects. So head over to propertydevelopertraining.com and take a look... I would love to see you on the inside... Property Developer Quiz Keen to find out how ready you might be to become a developer? Then take the Property Developer Quiz (https://www.propertydevelopertraining.com/quiz) and get a sense of where you are at… Become a Million Dollar Property Developer Grab my book Become a Million Dollar Property Developer about my journey into property development. This book is ideal for anyone who intends to get into small-scale property development and wants an insider’s guide to successfully obtaining wealth, fulfilment, and glory. In this book, Justin will share how he succeeded in delivering a 20-townhouse project on his first property development project and what he learned along the way. Many people have a dream of becoming a property developer. They aspire to build properties, grow portfolios, and amass great wealth. However, many people often struggle with making the leap into property development. This book has the answers for how you can make the leap into property development. Grab your copy now. Social Connection Property Developer Podcast Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/propertydeveloperpodcast Property Developer Podcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/property_developer_podcast/ Property Developer Podcast LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/property-developer-podcast Pro Property Development While Ted openly admits to being pro-development, that doesn’t mean its just open slather for projects getting approval. While in opposition, Ted was among other things, the shadow minister for planning, so he understands the issues and challenges that relate to property developing, coupled with his professional training in architecture. So I think Ted brings a unique perspective to the table in terms of the wider social/political environment in which planning occurs, and then the practical aspects of the developing process. He also has a unique insight into what it’s like balancing the competing interests on all side of planning and developing when you are the government of the day. During the conversation we cover some very interesting ground including why construction costs continue to rise, what’s wrong with the planning process, and the ongoing importance of understanding your...