3 Townhouses (Xavier Rigney)
820m2,GRZ, Bendigo, Victoria
Turning Challenges into Multi-Unit Success
You’ve found a promising development site. Numbers look good. The dream of building townhouses or duplexes seems achievable.
Then reality hits. Permits drag. Engineering submissions take months. Banks and utilities slow the process. And suddenly, what should have been a smooth journey becomes a minefield of delays, extra costs, and last-minute hurdles.
This is exactly the type of challenge Xavier Rigney faced on his latest multi-unit development and he’s coming to the next Property Developer Network Meetup to share the inside story.
From keeping the existing dwelling tenanted throughout construction to navigating stormwater setbacks, Section 173 Agreements, and even last-minute easement oversights, Xavier’s project had it all. There were lessons in timing, sequencing, negotiation, and patience.
Yes, a few expensive “oops” moments along the way.
But here’s the good news: despite every obstacle, the project succeeded, showing exactly how mum-and-dad developers can turn complex hurdles into profitable outcomes.
At this session, Xavier will reveal:
• How to generate income during construction by keeping existing dwellings tenanted
• The importance of early engineering coordination to avoid costly delays
• How to manage banks, utilities, and councils when timing isn’t on your side
• Real-life lessons from subdivision, civil works, and construction, and how to prevent the mistakes he made
If you’re developing or planning a multi-unit project in Victoria, this session will give you the practical insight, hard-earned strategies, and confidence to avoid the pitfalls that derail so many deals.
Because in property development, it’s not about luck.
It’s about knowing the process, navigating the hurdles, and getting the job done right on time and on budget.