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What Can You Expect?
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INDUSTRY EXPERT
Our Industry Experts present on topics relevant to you and address the challenges that you will face on your property development journey
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REAL DEAL
These are members of the community presenting their own deals, showcasing the good / bad and the sometimes 'ugly'
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MASTERMINDING
Our very unique Masterminding process where we help you to overcome your current challenges so that you can achieve a successful return
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+ NETWORKING
Don't forget the after meeting drinks...where many a JV partnership is found and at times this part can go for as long as the formal meeting, so be sure to get a 'leave pass' to join us!
The Real Value of a Quantity Surveyor! (Quancept Consulting Services) + 6 Lot Subdivision (Elena Marchetti)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
Rikash Buddu - Quancept Consulting Services
Rikash has over 25 years of quality experience in the construction industry with reputed employers. His work has included theme parks, hotels (including casinos, bars and restaurants), recreational facilities, educational institutions, commercial properties, health facilities, residential developments and retail. Rikash possesses the skills and experience required to provide a high level of service to all clients. He founded QCS as a Gold Coast based property consultancy service provider in 2019 to primarily service the South East Queensland and Northern Rivers regions.
Industry Expert
The Real Value of a Quantity Surveyor! (Rikash Buddu - Quancept Consulting Services)
Ever looked at your project budget and thought, “I don’t need a Quantity Surveyor, I’ve got this covered”?
That’s what most first-time and even seasoned developers think… right up until the numbers blow out, the bank starts asking awkward questions, or the builder hits you with variations you didn’t see coming.
Here’s the truth: skipping a QS can cost you far more than hiring one. Without independent cost advice, feasibility checks, and risk management reports, you’re flying blind, and the smallest mistake can turn a good deal into a financial headache.
This month’s, Industry Expert Rikash Buddu from Quancept Consulting Services will show you:
· How a Quantity Surveyor adds value at every stage of your project
· How to assist with a pre-contract feasibility
· How to budget through to post-contract
· How financier reporting work
· Variation assessments work
· Depreciation reports can help you with a tax deduction on your property
He’ll break down how the right advice can de-risk your project, keep lenders happy, and protect your profit.
If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really need a QS?” This is the session that will answer it once and for all. Come along and discover how having the right numbers, at the right time, can make or break your development.
Ever looked at your project budget and thought, “I don’t need a Quantity Surveyor, I’ve got this covered”?
That’s what most first-time and even seasoned developers think… right up until the numbers blow out, the bank starts asking awkward questions, or the builder hits you with variations you didn’t see coming.
Here’s the truth: skipping a QS can cost you far more than hiring one. Without independent cost advice, feasibility checks, and risk management reports, you’re flying blind, and the smallest mistake can turn a good deal into a financial headache.
This month’s, Industry Expert Rikash Buddu from Quancept Consulting Services will show you:
· How a Quantity Surveyor adds value at every stage of your project
· How to assist with a pre-contract feasibility
· How to budget through to post-contract
· How financier reporting work
· Variation assessments work
· Depreciation reports can help you with a tax deduction on your property
He’ll break down how the right advice can de-risk your project, keep lenders happy, and protect your profit.
If you’ve ever wondered “Do I really need a QS?” This is the session that will answer it once and for all. Come along and discover how having the right numbers, at the right time, can make or break your development.
Elena Marchetti
Beginning their property development journey in 2008 with the acquisition of a 3-hectare site on the Gold Coast, they spent the next decade transforming it into a landmark 165-apartment multi-stage complex. Building on that success, they have since delivered a diverse portfolio of projects, including new builds, buy-and-hold investments, and strategic subdivisions across locations from Redland Bay to the southern Gold Coast. Today, their focus is on opportunities under the $10 million bracket, specialising in luxury renovations, boutique subdivisions, and the creation of exclusive small-scale villa complexes.
'Real Deal' Presentation
6 Lot Subdivision (Elena Marchetti)
4ha, Nerang, Gold Coast, Queensland
Ever felt like your DA was cruising along nicely… until it wasn’t?
One small change and suddenly you’re stuck with spiralling costs, delays you didn’t see coming, and contractors who make you want to pull your hair out. It’s the kind of stuff that keeps everyday developers awake at night, wondering how quickly a good deal can start to unravel.
This month’s Real Deal speaker, Elena Marchetti, has been there. What looked like a straightforward project soon turned into a juggling act of extra costs and frustrating hold-ups. But instead of sinking under the pressure, Elena found a way to steer the deal back on course and came out with a result that beat even her own expectations.
At this session, Elena will reveal how she:
• Navigated DA changes without blowing out the timeline
• Tackled unexpected cost escalations head-on
• Held her contractors accountable when delays crept in
• Found ways to rein in earthworks and roadworks costs
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay cool when things go sideways, protect your profits, and keep a project moving despite the roadblocks, this is one Real Deal you don’t want to miss. Elena’s lessons could save you thousands on your next development.
4ha, Nerang, Gold Coast, Queensland
Ever felt like your DA was cruising along nicely… until it wasn’t?
One small change and suddenly you’re stuck with spiralling costs, delays you didn’t see coming, and contractors who make you want to pull your hair out. It’s the kind of stuff that keeps everyday developers awake at night, wondering how quickly a good deal can start to unravel.
This month’s Real Deal speaker, Elena Marchetti, has been there. What looked like a straightforward project soon turned into a juggling act of extra costs and frustrating hold-ups. But instead of sinking under the pressure, Elena found a way to steer the deal back on course and came out with a result that beat even her own expectations.
At this session, Elena will reveal how she:
• Navigated DA changes without blowing out the timeline
• Tackled unexpected cost escalations head-on
• Held her contractors accountable when delays crept in
• Found ways to rein in earthworks and roadworks costs
If you’ve ever wondered how to stay cool when things go sideways, protect your profits, and keep a project moving despite the roadblocks, this is one Real Deal you don’t want to miss. Elena’s lessons could save you thousands on your next development.
Pricing & Ticket Options
Pricing & Ticket Options
'Existing Annual Member' (Included for you, simply RSVP below)
'Casual Attendee' ($25 for 1 meeting only)
'Annual Member' ($250/year)
OR.....If it's your FIRST TIME
You can trial our PDN Annual Membership for JUST $1!
'Existing Annual Member' (Included for you, simply RSVP below)
'Casual Attendee' ($25 for 1 meeting only)
'Annual Member' ($250/year)
OR.....If it's your FIRST TIME
You can trial our PDN Annual Membership for JUST $1!
October 18, 2025
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