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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!
Demolition Done Right! (Perfect Contracting) + 4 Townhouses (Erin Watt)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
Mateusz Jedruszek - Perfect Contracting
As a seasoned and visionary director in the construction and contracting industry, Mateusz is passionate about driving excellence through innovation, sustainability, and a steadfast focus on the safety of his team. At the helm of Perfect Contracting in Australia, he has led the company to deliver high-quality outcomes across civil construction, environmental, and demolition services. His commitment to professionalism and client satisfaction has been the cornerstone of Perfect Contracting’s success, establishing the company as a trusted partner for diverse projects across the region. What truly sets him apart is his deep dedication to environmental protection and preservation values reflected in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices in every aspect of its operations.
Industry Expert
Demolition Done Right! Perfect Contracting (Mateusz Jedruszek)
De-risk Early Works: Demolition, Hazmat & Remediation
Many projects hit snags before construction starts. Whether through hidden hazards, missed approvals, disconnected team’s, that’s where variations, delays, and compliance issues creep in.
Early works set your project up for speed and certainty OR for pain. The difference? Knowing the right sequence, approvals, risks, and using a fit-for-purpose methodology.
This month Industry Expert speaker, Mateusz Jedruszek from Perfect Contracting will walk you through a clear, practical process for demolition and decommissioning so you avoid surprises, control costs, and keep your program on track.
Mateusz will cover:
• The full process—site checks to final sign-off, mapped as a checklist
• Approvals—what you need, when, and who issues them
• Preparation—site investigations, scope definition, and safety planning to cut risk and variations
• Abolishing services—who to contact, how to apply, and common pitfalls
• Hazmat, remediation, and demolition scoping—how to quanify,price and avoid blowouts
• Methodology—choosing the right approach to save time and money
• The certifier’s role—legal sign-off requirements and timing
• Collaboration—how engaging early with specialists unlocks cost and program benefits
If you want fewer surprises, tighter budgets, and clean compliance, follow a proven roadmap from the start. This is a meetup not to be missed
De-risk Early Works: Demolition, Hazmat & Remediation
Many projects hit snags before construction starts. Whether through hidden hazards, missed approvals, disconnected team’s, that’s where variations, delays, and compliance issues creep in.
Early works set your project up for speed and certainty OR for pain. The difference? Knowing the right sequence, approvals, risks, and using a fit-for-purpose methodology.
This month Industry Expert speaker, Mateusz Jedruszek from Perfect Contracting will walk you through a clear, practical process for demolition and decommissioning so you avoid surprises, control costs, and keep your program on track.
Mateusz will cover:
• The full process—site checks to final sign-off, mapped as a checklist
• Approvals—what you need, when, and who issues them
• Preparation—site investigations, scope definition, and safety planning to cut risk and variations
• Abolishing services—who to contact, how to apply, and common pitfalls
• Hazmat, remediation, and demolition scoping—how to quanify,price and avoid blowouts
• Methodology—choosing the right approach to save time and money
• The certifier’s role—legal sign-off requirements and timing
• Collaboration—how engaging early with specialists unlocks cost and program benefits
If you want fewer surprises, tighter budgets, and clean compliance, follow a proven roadmap from the start. This is a meetup not to be missed
Erin Watt
Erin Watt began her property journey in 2013 as a single mother with limited funds, borrowing $5,000 from her grandmother to attend a Renovating for Profit course. It was there she discovered her passion for property and connected with a mentor who recognised her potential and supported her through development mentoring. By 2018, she had moved into active property investment, purchasing three properties that went on to fund her first development site.
'Real Deal' Presentation
4 Townhouses (Erin Watt)
974 m2, R3, Lake Illawara, New South Wales
When “Approved” Doesn’t Mean Easy
On paper, this one should’ve been straightforward.
CDC approval. Build. Sell. Move on
Instead, it became a masterclass in everything that can go wrong, even when you think you’ve done the right thing.
Approvals dragged out to 12 months on a CDC project. Council pushed it into the “too hard basket,” disputing flood reports despite expert advice. Finance fell apart when promised funding shrank overnight. Valuations came in low. Then higher. Then changed again.
Buried asbestos. Unexpected cash calls. Contractors demanding payment. Tenants refusing to leave. Threats from council. Pressure from every angle.
And just when the project was complete?
More issues with the certifier not willing to sign off.
To top it off, partnering with family without proper agreements led to shifting goalposts, broken trust and a painful breakdown in relationships.
At this month’s Property Developer Network Meetup, Erin Watt shares her Real Deal a raw, honest walkthrough of a project that tested her financially, emotionally and professionally.
Erin will unpack:
• Why “CDC” doesn’t always mean fast or simple
• How finance, valuations and buried surprises can derail a deal
• What happens when certifiers, councils and consultants don’t agree
• The real risks of informal JV and family partnerships
• And the hard lessons she’ll never repeat again
If you want to understand what can really happen between approval and settlement and how to survive it when it does. This is a session you need to hear.
974 m2, R3, Lake Illawara, New South Wales
When “Approved” Doesn’t Mean Easy
On paper, this one should’ve been straightforward.
CDC approval. Build. Sell. Move on
Instead, it became a masterclass in everything that can go wrong, even when you think you’ve done the right thing.
Approvals dragged out to 12 months on a CDC project. Council pushed it into the “too hard basket,” disputing flood reports despite expert advice. Finance fell apart when promised funding shrank overnight. Valuations came in low. Then higher. Then changed again.
Buried asbestos. Unexpected cash calls. Contractors demanding payment. Tenants refusing to leave. Threats from council. Pressure from every angle.
And just when the project was complete?
More issues with the certifier not willing to sign off.
To top it off, partnering with family without proper agreements led to shifting goalposts, broken trust and a painful breakdown in relationships.
At this month’s Property Developer Network Meetup, Erin Watt shares her Real Deal a raw, honest walkthrough of a project that tested her financially, emotionally and professionally.
Erin will unpack:
• Why “CDC” doesn’t always mean fast or simple
• How finance, valuations and buried surprises can derail a deal
• What happens when certifiers, councils and consultants don’t agree
• The real risks of informal JV and family partnerships
• And the hard lessons she’ll never repeat again
If you want to understand what can really happen between approval and settlement and how to survive it when it does. This is a session you need to hear.
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 14, 2026
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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