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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!
Unlock Construction Finance Without Pre-Sales! (Dept of Planning Housing and Infrastructure) + 14 Lot Subdivision (Steve Maroun)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
Leon Walker - Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
Leon Walker has worked in a number of executive positions within the NSW Government since July2015. He is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Planning, Housing an Infrastructure – Property, Workplace and Development group responsible for a series of land owning and property focused organisations including Property & Development NSW, Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Office of Strategic Land, Hunter & Central Coast Development Corporation and Waste Asset Management Corporation. This builds on a career in property, funds management and banking that has included roles including chief operating officer, fund manager and project financier. Leon has held executive positions with Mirvac and Macquarie Group, both domestically and abroad. Since joining the NSW Government, Leon has led a number of significant government projects and activities, including: execution of the Government's workplace strategy which has delivered in excess of 300,000 square metres of modern, sustainable and efficient commercial space across NSW; adaptive re-use of strategic government owned sites; oversight of portfolio management activities for a diverse and geographically spread property portfolio comprising approximately 1.3 million square metres of lettable area; delivery of special purpose developments in Western Sydney for NSW Fire & Rescue and the NSW Rural Fire Service; sponsorship of environmental and sustainability projects reducing the NSW Government’s environmental footprint and returning contaminated land to productive and safe use; and the adaptive re-use of state significant precincts including Sydney’s Macquarie Street East precinct and the Parramatta North heritage precinct.
Industry Expert
Unlock Construction Finance Without Pre-Sales! Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (Deputy Secretary Leon Walker)
Your DA is in hand, but lenders won’t move until you hit pre-sales. Projects stall. Costs rise. The NSW Government’s new $1B Pre-sale Finance Guarantee is designed to break the deadlock and get construction moving.
Here’s how it works: The Government commits to purchasing up to 50% of dwellings in eligible NSW projects at a discount to market value. That commitment satisfies lender pre-sale hurdles so you can secure funding and start building. You can then on-sell those dwellings to private buyers at full value before completion.
This month, Leon will cover:
• How you can find out if your project will qualify
• How the renounceable commitment meets lender pre-sales and lets you on-sell before or at completion
• How pricing and discounts are set, and what impacts the numbers
• The 5-step application from lender requirement to drawdown
• Fees to budget for application, establishment, and line fees (and how risk affects them)
• What assessors look for project merits and developer track record
• Practical strategies stock selection, lender engagement, and cash flow planning
If pre-sales are holding you back, this session shows how to use the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to satisfy lenders and keep your pipeline moving.
Your DA is in hand, but lenders won’t move until you hit pre-sales. Projects stall. Costs rise. The NSW Government’s new $1B Pre-sale Finance Guarantee is designed to break the deadlock and get construction moving.
Here’s how it works: The Government commits to purchasing up to 50% of dwellings in eligible NSW projects at a discount to market value. That commitment satisfies lender pre-sale hurdles so you can secure funding and start building. You can then on-sell those dwellings to private buyers at full value before completion.
This month, Leon will cover:
• How you can find out if your project will qualify
• How the renounceable commitment meets lender pre-sales and lets you on-sell before or at completion
• How pricing and discounts are set, and what impacts the numbers
• The 5-step application from lender requirement to drawdown
• Fees to budget for application, establishment, and line fees (and how risk affects them)
• What assessors look for project merits and developer track record
• Practical strategies stock selection, lender engagement, and cash flow planning
If pre-sales are holding you back, this session shows how to use the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee to satisfy lenders and keep your pipeline moving.
Steve Maroun is the driving force behind Lanevick, a property development and construction group built on unlocking potential in property, people, and communities. With a strong focus on design-led, high-quality developments, Steve and his team specialise in transforming challenging sites into high-performance, luxury homes that deliver lasting value. Under his leadership, Lanevick controls every stage of the process from acquisition through to delivery ensuring outstanding outcomes for both clients and communities. Backed by thirty-seven years of combined industry experience, the group has grown into a trusted name with a $160M active pipeline. Recognised as Urban Developer Award finalists for Young Leader and Town Planning Excellence, Steve and Lanevick continue to set new benchmarks for innovation, quality, and community impact within the Australian property market.
'Real Deal' Presentation
1 into 14 Land Subdivision (Steve Maroun)
7800m2, R2, Greystanes, New South Wales
Every developer dreams of a smooth subdivision but the reality is, even the simplest projects can quickly turn into a battlefield.
For Steve Maroun, his 14-lot subdivision looked straightforward on paper. Stage 1 started strong, with six lots sold as house-and-land packages and Stage 2 set to deliver another eight. But the journey was far from easy.
What should have been a clear run soon turned into a grind: council battles over trees on a sloping block, a 120-metre sewer line upgrade that dragged on for nine months with Sydney Water, and when Stage 2 began, things escalated even further mature trees, a local petition, and even the local MP stepping in to oppose the project.
So, how do you keep a deal alive when infrastructure hurdles, council red tape, and community pushback are all working against you?
At this month’s Meetup, Steve will reveal:
- The highs, the setbacks, and the lessons he learned along the way
- How he navigated Sydney Water’s requirements
- The strategies he used to negotiate with neighbours, council, and even an MP
If you’re considering a larger lot subdivision, this is one Meetup you can’t afford to miss. Steve’s story is packed with real-world insights that every mum-and-dad developer needs before tackling their own subdivision.
7800m2, R2, Greystanes, New South Wales
Every developer dreams of a smooth subdivision but the reality is, even the simplest projects can quickly turn into a battlefield.
For Steve Maroun, his 14-lot subdivision looked straightforward on paper. Stage 1 started strong, with six lots sold as house-and-land packages and Stage 2 set to deliver another eight. But the journey was far from easy.
What should have been a clear run soon turned into a grind: council battles over trees on a sloping block, a 120-metre sewer line upgrade that dragged on for nine months with Sydney Water, and when Stage 2 began, things escalated even further mature trees, a local petition, and even the local MP stepping in to oppose the project.
So, how do you keep a deal alive when infrastructure hurdles, council red tape, and community pushback are all working against you?
At this month’s Meetup, Steve will reveal:
- The highs, the setbacks, and the lessons he learned along the way
- How he navigated Sydney Water’s requirements
- The strategies he used to negotiate with neighbours, council, and even an MP
If you’re considering a larger lot subdivision, this is one Meetup you can’t afford to miss. Steve’s story is packed with real-world insights that every mum-and-dad developer needs before tackling their own subdivision.
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 8, 2025
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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