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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!
Saturday - June 20
Cut Retaining Wall Costs Fast! (BB Civil) + Duplex (Bridggete and Geoffrey Flint)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
BIO: Jan is a Chartered Civil Engineer CPEng and RPEQ, Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and has completed his MBA. He is the Director of BB Civil, who is committed to delivering Community Benefits and aspects that maximise economic and social opportunities across all their projects. Jan sets a business culture that successfully delivers customers’ projects on time, within budget and to the highest level of safety, quality and value.
Industry Expert
Cut Retaining Wall Costs Fast! BB Civil (Jan Bodnaruk)
If you’ve ever looked at a development site and thought, “That retaining wall quote just killed the deal…” … you’re not alone.
For many small to medium developers, retaining walls are one of the biggest hidden costs in small-scale development.
A site can look great on paper… until the earthworks, engineering, and retaining quotes come in and destroy the feasibility.
What makes it worse is that many developers don’t fully understand:
When retaining walls are actually required.
When they can be avoided.
Or whether there’s a smarter, cheaper solution available.
As a result, developers often overcapitalise on unnecessary retaining… or walk away from sites that may have worked with the right strategy.
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Jan Bodnaruk from BB Civil will break down the A to Z of retaining walls and site solutions for small-scale developers.
Jan will cover:
• When retaining walls are required and when they’re not
• Block walls vs timber walls
• Different retaining technologies and price points
• When battering a site makes more sense than retaining
• How to reduce unnecessary retaining costs
This is practical, real-world knowledge that can help you avoid costly mistakes, assess sites more confidently, and protect your profit margins.
If you’re serious about understanding site costs and making smarter development decisions, don’t miss this session.
If you’ve ever looked at a development site and thought, “That retaining wall quote just killed the deal…” … you’re not alone.
For many small to medium developers, retaining walls are one of the biggest hidden costs in small-scale development.
A site can look great on paper… until the earthworks, engineering, and retaining quotes come in and destroy the feasibility.
What makes it worse is that many developers don’t fully understand:
When retaining walls are actually required.
When they can be avoided.
Or whether there’s a smarter, cheaper solution available.
As a result, developers often overcapitalise on unnecessary retaining… or walk away from sites that may have worked with the right strategy.
At our next Property Developer Network Meetup, Jan Bodnaruk from BB Civil will break down the A to Z of retaining walls and site solutions for small-scale developers.
Jan will cover:
• When retaining walls are required and when they’re not
• Block walls vs timber walls
• Different retaining technologies and price points
• When battering a site makes more sense than retaining
• How to reduce unnecessary retaining costs
This is practical, real-world knowledge that can help you avoid costly mistakes, assess sites more confidently, and protect your profit margins.
If you’re serious about understanding site costs and making smarter development decisions, don’t miss this session.
Over the years, they have completed a variety of successful projects across Queensland, ranging from renovations and dual occupancies through to full duplex developments.
'Real Deal' Presentation
Duplex (Bridggete and Geoffrey Flint)
609m2, Mudjimba, Queensland
If you’ve ever thought, “Surely property development gets easier once the build starts…” then this month’s Real Deal is going to hit close to home.
Because the reality is, even when the numbers stack up, the site is secured, and the builder is on board… there are still plenty of moments that can test your patience, your budget, and your sanity.
For Bridggete and Geoffrey Flint, what looked like a straightforward duplex project came with all the usual surprises developers know too well.
An obstructive neighbour constantly creating headaches for the builder and trades.
“Soft costs” that weren’t so soft after all.
And right at the finish line, delays to the builder’s clean that threatened to push back styling, photography, marketing… and ultimately the sale campaign.
In true developer fashion, they rolled up their sleeves and spent an entire weekend personally cleaning both duplexes themselves just to keep the project moving.
But here’s the exciting part…
Despite the challenges, they delivered an outstanding result:
20 months from purchasing vacant land to selling both completed units.
And they didn’t just rely on luck.
• They had a smart strategy from day one:
• Strong communication with the builder throughout the entire project
• A builder who understood the urgency of private lending timelines
• A real estate agent engaged from the very beginning
• An off-the-plan sales strategy that secured one unit sale while the site was still under construction
This is the kind of Real Deal PDN members love hearing about, the honest lessons, the real numbers, the unexpected problems, and the practical strategies that helped make the project a success.
609m2, Mudjimba, Queensland
If you’ve ever thought, “Surely property development gets easier once the build starts…” then this month’s Real Deal is going to hit close to home.
Because the reality is, even when the numbers stack up, the site is secured, and the builder is on board… there are still plenty of moments that can test your patience, your budget, and your sanity.
For Bridggete and Geoffrey Flint, what looked like a straightforward duplex project came with all the usual surprises developers know too well.
An obstructive neighbour constantly creating headaches for the builder and trades.
“Soft costs” that weren’t so soft after all.
And right at the finish line, delays to the builder’s clean that threatened to push back styling, photography, marketing… and ultimately the sale campaign.
In true developer fashion, they rolled up their sleeves and spent an entire weekend personally cleaning both duplexes themselves just to keep the project moving.
But here’s the exciting part…
Despite the challenges, they delivered an outstanding result:
20 months from purchasing vacant land to selling both completed units.
And they didn’t just rely on luck.
• They had a smart strategy from day one:
• Strong communication with the builder throughout the entire project
• A builder who understood the urgency of private lending timelines
• A real estate agent engaged from the very beginning
• An off-the-plan sales strategy that secured one unit sale while the site was still under construction
This is the kind of Real Deal PDN members love hearing about, the honest lessons, the real numbers, the unexpected problems, and the practical strategies that helped make the project a success.
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!
June 20, 2026
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