When Trust Saves a ProjectA few years ago, one of my mentoring clients, a builder-turned-investor was running a simple two-lot subdivision on Brisbane’s southside.Everything looked smooth on paper with approvals in place, contractors lined up, numbers stacked.Then the stormwater plan hit a snag.Council wanted a revised design that required an easement through the neighbour’s property.He […]

The Deal That No One NoticedOne of my mentoring clients – let’s call him Dave – settled a modest one-into-two subdivision on the north side of Brisbane about eighteen months ago.No flashy renderings, no press releases, no buzz in the Facebook groups.While other investors were chasing big townhouse sites and multi-lot estates, Dave kept it […]

A Gentle Start to 2026It’s that first quiet week of the new year – some people are already back at work, others are still making the most of a few final days off.It’s a funny time, isn’t it?Part of you feels the urge to charge forward, while another part knows you probably need one more […]

What Momentum Really Looks LikeEvery week, I jump onto a live Q&A with our Ultimate Property Hub members.Dozens of familiar faces pop up on the screen – people from every corner of Australia, all at different stages of their property journey.A few months ago, one member shared a win that summed up exactly what momentum […]

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,” […]