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Getting into property development
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Last updated: 2 September 2024
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Property development is a high-risk venture requiring significant work, not a get-rich-quick scheme. Success depends on thorough preparation and managing a team of professionals.
Key steps for aspiring developers include:
- Securing substantial capital (typically a 30-35% deposit)
- Learning to evaluate sites and accurately forecast costs
- Aiming for a 25% profit margin with 80% fixed building costs
Experts recommend starting with a small project, like a subdivision, to build essential skills and experience before undertaking larger developments.
But first, what does property development involve?
Get educated
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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