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November 25, 2023
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!
Xmas Party! CDC Site Selection Hacks (ES Design) & CDC Duplex (Jo Cern)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
In-Person: 1:30pm (Sydney time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Sydney time)
*** Let's Celebrate ***
Stay on after the Meetup to celebrate Christmas - PDN style!
AND... you know what that means?
It’s Rob’s shout!
To kick off the festive season join us for a VERY HAPPY HOUR! with Rob shouting the drinks & nibbles!
Plus... to add to the fun & frivolity...
SECRET SANTA!
The PDN community is like one big family – SO – we ask that everyone who attends our Christmas Party Meetup bring along a Secret Santa present (up to the value of $20) to put under the PDN Christmas Tree.
We'll have drinks & nibbles while we play SECRET SANTA! and yes, stealing a previously opened gift is allowed 😜
EVERYONE WELCOME but space will be LIMITED, so please RSVP TODAY so you don't miss out!
We can't wait to share a drink (or three) with you then!
In-Person: 1:30pm (Sydney time) to 'Mingle With The Expert'
Virtual: 2pm (Sydney time)
*** Let's Celebrate ***
Stay on after the Meetup to celebrate Christmas - PDN style!
AND... you know what that means?
It’s Rob’s shout!
To kick off the festive season join us for a VERY HAPPY HOUR! with Rob shouting the drinks & nibbles!
Plus... to add to the fun & frivolity...
SECRET SANTA!
The PDN community is like one big family – SO – we ask that everyone who attends our Christmas Party Meetup bring along a Secret Santa present (up to the value of $20) to put under the PDN Christmas Tree.
We'll have drinks & nibbles while we play SECRET SANTA! and yes, stealing a previously opened gift is allowed 😜
EVERYONE WELCOME but space will be LIMITED, so please RSVP TODAY so you don't miss out!
We can't wait to share a drink (or three) with you then!
ES Design (Elie Sleiman)
Elie Sleiman is Founder and Director of ES Design. He attributes his success to strong interpersonal skills having built a reputable network of suppliers and the ability to negotiate successful planning outcomes with local councils.
Founded in 1998, ES Design is a multi-award-winning building design company with an expansive portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. With a talented team of designers, CAD technicians, and town planners es.au is a one-stop shop for town planning, building design and interior design.
Founded in 1998, ES Design is a multi-award-winning building design company with an expansive portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. With a talented team of designers, CAD technicians, and town planners es.au is a one-stop shop for town planning, building design and interior design.
Industry Expert
CDC Site Selection Hacks
What are the main elements you need to know when locating potential development sites that are CDC compliant?
Let’s face it – anything you can do to avoid having to do a DA is a huge bonus, right?! And CDC is the fast-track pathway to development approvals.
It’s important to be able to analyse a site diligently otherwise you may walk away from a site and not realise it's true potential - or vice versa!
BUT, if you don’t know what to look for you might be:
- Too scared to pay for the site it's true value and lose the deal, or
- Pay too much for the site because you missed a critical control!
So, if you are thinking you’d love to get a piece of the CDC action, then join us for this Meetup to learn from Elie Sleiman of ES Design what you need to know to locate the ideal site:
- Understanding your S10.7
- Why average front setback is important
- The power of the "Building Line"
- Understanding your "roads"
- What changes with site width?
- Exception clauses - The dangers and the opportunities
If you want to strengthen your understanding of CDC, so that you can bid with confidence at the next auction – then don’t miss this Meetup!
What are the main elements you need to know when locating potential development sites that are CDC compliant?
Let’s face it – anything you can do to avoid having to do a DA is a huge bonus, right?! And CDC is the fast-track pathway to development approvals.
It’s important to be able to analyse a site diligently otherwise you may walk away from a site and not realise it's true potential - or vice versa!
BUT, if you don’t know what to look for you might be:
- Too scared to pay for the site it's true value and lose the deal, or
- Pay too much for the site because you missed a critical control!
So, if you are thinking you’d love to get a piece of the CDC action, then join us for this Meetup to learn from Elie Sleiman of ES Design what you need to know to locate the ideal site:
- Understanding your S10.7
- Why average front setback is important
- The power of the "Building Line"
- Understanding your "roads"
- What changes with site width?
- Exception clauses - The dangers and the opportunities
If you want to strengthen your understanding of CDC, so that you can bid with confidence at the next auction – then don’t miss this Meetup!
Astoria Developments - Jo Cern
Growing up in Bucharest, Romania, Jo's love for Australia began when she was 10 years old. Armed with Computer Science and Economics qualifications, she arrived in Sydney in 2000 securing employment as an Accountant and IT Systems Manager. After reading Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" her dream of getting into property was born.
Jo & husband Bob fell into property development circa 2014 building a duplex in Concord on land they initially wanted to build their dream home, then buying another house and completely renovating it to become their home. Since then, they have built another duplex in Concord and Ariana, their Kingsgrove duplex is their 4th development project and most complex to date. Jo's 5th project is a luxury triplex in Concord which will be completed in February 2024.
Jo & husband Bob fell into property development circa 2014 building a duplex in Concord on land they initially wanted to build their dream home, then buying another house and completely renovating it to become their home. Since then, they have built another duplex in Concord and Ariana, their Kingsgrove duplex is their 4th development project and most complex to date. Jo's 5th project is a luxury triplex in Concord which will be completed in February 2024.
'Real Deal' Presentation
CDC Duplex
697sqm, R3 Zoning, Duplex - 1 into 2 Torrens Title Subdivision, Kingsgrove, City of Canterbury Bankstown, New South Wales
Are you confused about when you can & can't use CDC? Particularly when part of your property is in a flood zone?
Jo Cern was able to rescind an existing DA on her development site and get a new design approved via CDC, allowing her to gain over 60sqm of internal space and a much better design and flow! Winning!
However, there were stormy seas for Jo to cross before she completed this project:
- Significant delays (9 months) with 2021 Covid lockdown & endless La Nina rains
- Stormwater Engineer deemed whole property be classified in flood zone
- OSD tanks the size of small swimming pools!
- Driveways built on piers
- Unprofessional private lender
- Inability to claim liquidated damages due to contract clauses
- Refinancing prior to getting an Occupation Certificate!
- Council delays to registering the Positive Covenant for OSD tanks
- Private Certifier refusing to grant Interim Occupation Certificate without Positive Covenant!
- Geotechnical Engineer mandating Structural Engineer redesign right at the last minute!
Jo has only recently completed this project, so come along to this Meetup to find out how she navigated her way through all these challenges, and how she is navigating through the current market conditions!
697sqm, R3 Zoning, Duplex - 1 into 2 Torrens Title Subdivision, Kingsgrove, City of Canterbury Bankstown, New South Wales
Are you confused about when you can & can't use CDC? Particularly when part of your property is in a flood zone?
Jo Cern was able to rescind an existing DA on her development site and get a new design approved via CDC, allowing her to gain over 60sqm of internal space and a much better design and flow! Winning!
However, there were stormy seas for Jo to cross before she completed this project:
- Significant delays (9 months) with 2021 Covid lockdown & endless La Nina rains
- Stormwater Engineer deemed whole property be classified in flood zone
- OSD tanks the size of small swimming pools!
- Driveways built on piers
- Unprofessional private lender
- Inability to claim liquidated damages due to contract clauses
- Refinancing prior to getting an Occupation Certificate!
- Council delays to registering the Positive Covenant for OSD tanks
- Private Certifier refusing to grant Interim Occupation Certificate without Positive Covenant!
- Geotechnical Engineer mandating Structural Engineer redesign right at the last minute!
Jo has only recently completed this project, so come along to this Meetup to find out how she navigated her way through all these challenges, and how she is navigating through the current market conditions!
Event Location
November 25, 2023
Club Parramatta
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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!
November 25, 2023
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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