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February 26, 2022
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!
Saturday - February 26
Breaking Down The Code...That Is Construction Costs (Marty Sadlier) + Townhouse Real Deal (John Hawkins)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
**Please note our NEW VENUE for 2022 is Club Parramatta**
**Please note our NEW VENUE for 2022 is Club Parramatta**
Marty Sadlier
Marty Sadlier is a Director and Co-Founder of MCG Quantity Surveyors and is an industry leader in construction cost estimating and international accredited expert witness.
Marty is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and council member of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.In 2021 to present, Marty Sadlier was elected president of the NSW Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
MCG Quantity Surveyors was a 2018 Australian Financial Review (AFR Fast 100 Company) and is the only quantity surveying firm to appear on the lists….WOW!
Marty is also a Property Investor himself and one of his passions is ensuring that Developers and Investors alike gain a comprehensive understanding of all construction costs and potential risks on their Developments.
Marty is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and council member of the NSW Chapter of the Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.In 2021 to present, Marty Sadlier was elected president of the NSW Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors.
MCG Quantity Surveyors was a 2018 Australian Financial Review (AFR Fast 100 Company) and is the only quantity surveying firm to appear on the lists….WOW!
Marty is also a Property Investor himself and one of his passions is ensuring that Developers and Investors alike gain a comprehensive understanding of all construction costs and potential risks on their Developments.
Industry Expert
Construction Costs getting you down?
As a Developer, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, especially right now with the ever increasing costs.
And how do you know that the prices you're getting are both fair AND ACCURATE! Especially for those people who may just be starting out….
It’s clear, making a project feasible is our #1 GOAL as Developers, so hitting the mark and overcoming the 'bugbear' that overinflated Construction costs can cause is a HUGE deal!
……How can we be doing it BETTER I hear you ask?
Engage a knowledgeable and experienced Quantity Surveyor who can help TAKE THE HEAT OFF!
And that's where Marty Sadlier, Director from MCG Quantity Surveyors steps in….
In his presentation, Marty will be covering:
1. Understanding what you are trying to achieve when estimating construction costs
2. Cost Engineering v Stages of the development process
3. Feasibility estimates v Detailed Cost Plans
4. Elemental Cost Plans v Trade Based Cost Plans
5. When to engage a Quantity Surveyor throughout the process
So if Construction costs are putting you into a spin, this is the presentation for you!
As a Developer, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, especially right now with the ever increasing costs.
And how do you know that the prices you're getting are both fair AND ACCURATE! Especially for those people who may just be starting out….
It’s clear, making a project feasible is our #1 GOAL as Developers, so hitting the mark and overcoming the 'bugbear' that overinflated Construction costs can cause is a HUGE deal!
……How can we be doing it BETTER I hear you ask?
Engage a knowledgeable and experienced Quantity Surveyor who can help TAKE THE HEAT OFF!
And that's where Marty Sadlier, Director from MCG Quantity Surveyors steps in….
In his presentation, Marty will be covering:
1. Understanding what you are trying to achieve when estimating construction costs
2. Cost Engineering v Stages of the development process
3. Feasibility estimates v Detailed Cost Plans
4. Elemental Cost Plans v Trade Based Cost Plans
5. When to engage a Quantity Surveyor throughout the process
So if Construction costs are putting you into a spin, this is the presentation for you!
John Hawkins
John's Property journey started in 1998, having now completed over 20 transactions, encompassing:
* negative gearing buy-and-hold (once!)….
* vendor financing for cash flow,
* renovation flips,
* cash flow positive buy-and-hold for generic and manufactured capital gain, and
* development for profit acting as money partner/principal
He is certified Practising Accountant by way of professional background, working in Commerce and Industry and is currently working as an IT Service Manager in the Mining industry.
* negative gearing buy-and-hold (once!)….
* vendor financing for cash flow,
* renovation flips,
* cash flow positive buy-and-hold for generic and manufactured capital gain, and
* development for profit acting as money partner/principal
He is certified Practising Accountant by way of professional background, working in Commerce and Industry and is currently working as an IT Service Manager in the Mining industry.
'Real Deal' Presentation
Then our Real Deal comes from John Hawkins and was a Townhouse deal in Lennox Head on a 629m2 block.
Whilst having a TONNE of prior property knowledge under his belt, John knew that this deal could be a fiddly one to navigate.
The site was acquired in December 2020 when COVID was already 'happily' interfering with the construction industry supply chain and increasing costs. So John knew he needed to engage a knowledgeable local Builder who could avoid any delays, and one who was open to a fixed price contract…including ofcourse some fair penalty clauses (…with 'teeth').
With the right Builder now locked in who was already working in the local area, he luckily knew the site well so could provide John with more certainly and more accurate estimates at the DD stage, including to cater for the slope of the block that needed a good design to alleviate any issues.
John was 'hitting the ground running', until….
…..the local Council put in a pram ramp, between exchange and settlement, that blocked his 2 car garage design strategy...Eeek! You'll have to join us to hear how this one turned out!
And then at completion of the project….
The Certifier wanted an additional retaining wall added. Oh dear! What would that mean for the fixed price contract John had agreed with his Builder…?
As luck would have it, and timing now on his side, John had a few key WINS at the end of his deal!
Join us for this event to learn why every project is NOT going to run as smoothly as you may plan….and why you need to ensure you have enough fat in the deal to cover off on unexpected expenses that can OFTEN crop up along the way!
Whilst having a TONNE of prior property knowledge under his belt, John knew that this deal could be a fiddly one to navigate.
The site was acquired in December 2020 when COVID was already 'happily' interfering with the construction industry supply chain and increasing costs. So John knew he needed to engage a knowledgeable local Builder who could avoid any delays, and one who was open to a fixed price contract…including ofcourse some fair penalty clauses (…with 'teeth').
With the right Builder now locked in who was already working in the local area, he luckily knew the site well so could provide John with more certainly and more accurate estimates at the DD stage, including to cater for the slope of the block that needed a good design to alleviate any issues.
John was 'hitting the ground running', until….
…..the local Council put in a pram ramp, between exchange and settlement, that blocked his 2 car garage design strategy...Eeek! You'll have to join us to hear how this one turned out!
And then at completion of the project….
The Certifier wanted an additional retaining wall added. Oh dear! What would that mean for the fixed price contract John had agreed with his Builder…?
As luck would have it, and timing now on his side, John had a few key WINS at the end of his deal!
Join us for this event to learn why every project is NOT going to run as smoothly as you may plan….and why you need to ensure you have enough fat in the deal to cover off on unexpected expenses that can OFTEN crop up along the way!
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!
February 26, 2022
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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