The Moment I Nearly Walked AwayThere’s a moment in every investor’s journey where fear whispers louder than logic.For me, it came on a deal years ago that should’ve been straightforward – a small subdivision that ticked all the right boxes.– The numbers stacked.– The builder was lined up.– The council pre-lodgement went smoothly.Still, I sat […]

Why Your 2025 Feaso Doesn’t Cut It in 2026If you haven’t updated your feasibility spreadsheet in a while, you might be working off a false sense of security. Markets shift quietly. Lending policies evolve. Material prices settle in some trades and spike in others. Even the smallest change in one cell can wipe out your […]

When Overthinking Costs More Than MistakesOne of my mentoring clients found a cracker site in Ipswich late last year.It ticked every box – corner lot, low slope, services in the right spot, decent profit even with conservative numbers.He called me, excited but cautious.“I just want to double-check the engineering quote, maybe get another builder price,” […]

The lending game has changedThe lending landscape in Australia has shifted faster in the past five years than in the previous twenty.I recently sat down with finance expert and mortgage broker Matt Punter, founder of Punters Finance, to unpack what those changes really mean for investors, developers and anyone trying to grow a portfolio in […]

The Old Game Is OverThere was a time when buying below market value felt like the ultimate win. I used to think that way too. If you could shave a few grand off the asking price, you were already ahead… or so it seemed.The past few years have completely changed that. Interest rates climbed, materials spiked, builders […]

The Rules Have Changed for GoodEvery investor has a deal that still stings a little.Mine was a few years ago, right when the market was running hot.It was a tidy corner block on Brisbane’s south side with the right zoning, solid frontage, no overlays. The agent told me interest was strong but not crazy. I […]