Ep 271 – Are You Walking Away From Deals You Could Actually Do?

Bob Andersen and Hilary Saxton on why the problem is rarely the deal, it is trying to do it alone. Bob’s first two joint ventures, three live syndicated projects worth up to $19 million, and why the financier is the best JV partner you will ever have.
Ep 270 – Can ChatGPT Do Your Property Development Feasibility? (We Tested It Live!)

Hilary Saxton and Aaron Ralph test the newest ChatGPT model on a real duplex feasibility the team has already built and sold. The real result was a $604,000 profit. The AI said a $125,000 loss. Here is why, and what it means for you.
Ep 269 – Where New Developers Get Stuck: The 5 Big Ones

Bob Andersen and Hilary Saxton unpack the five sticking points that stall new property developers: how much equity you need, development vs retail finance, choosing your patch, why profit is decided at the start, and building the right team.
Ep 268 – Why the Best JV Partner Is Not a Stranger With Money

Bob Andersen and Hilary Saxton on what makes a great joint venture partner, why the wrong money costs more than you think, equity vs loan partners, JVs with a landowner, and where the best partnerships really come from.
Ep 267 – Site Negotiation Secrets Every Property Developer Should Know
Bob and Hilary unpack the negotiating skills every property developer needs, from why conditions can beat price to reading needs versus wants, walking away, and creative deal structures.
Ep 260 – From the Kitchen to Property Development: Ollie’s Story

Hilary interviews Ollie Carruthers, a chef of 30 years who became a full-time property developer through Property Mastermind. His story, his projects, and his advice: just do it.
Ep 259 – What Successful New Property Developers Do Differently
Bob Andersen and Hilary Saxton reveal the six habits that separate new property developers who succeed from those who stall. Episode 259 of the Property Mastermind Podcast.
Ep 258 – How Tom Increased His Development Margin by 240%

Tom Evans went looking for a beachside duplex and ended up turning a six-acre block everyone had walked past into a one-into-three subdivision and a 41% return, all while working full time. Hear how he read the council rules, financed it, and pulled it off.
Ep 256 – Insurance Risks And When Bad Things Turn Good

Insurance can make or break your project. In this episode, Bob and Hilary outline the four essential insurance cycles for developers and share how an insurance blunder on their $9.5M childcare renovation unexpectedly uncovered hidden toxic mold, turning a complete disaster into a massive blessing.
Ep 255 – GST Margin Scheme vs Going Concern- GST Mistakes That Nuke Your Profit

A single tax mistake can instantly wipe out hundreds of thousands of dollars in property profit. In this episode, Bob and Hilary reveal how to navigate the GST margin scheme, utilize commercial going concerns, and avoid severe ATO penalties by establishing your true investment intent right from day one.