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Getting into property development

Read this before you get started

Last updated: 2 September 2024

But first, what does property development involve?

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What type of deveoment would you build?

Make sure you have the necessary capital

Learn to spot and evaluate an opportunity

Value

Costs

Property development is difficult and risky, but the rewards can be huge.

Understand the numbers

Start small and get your skills up

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