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September 12, 2026
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 - September 12
Prefab Rules Every Developer Must Know (Macpherson Kelley) + 44 Studio Apt/Rooming House (Nigel Archer)
Bringing together the collective knowledge & experience of your local community to assist you in progressing on your Property Development journey.
Emma Fleming - Macpherson Kelley
Recognised as a Leading town planning lawyer, Emma’s tact and commercial approach to law has seen her take the lead on several significant environment and planning litigation cases throughout her career in the Land and Environment Court and the Court of Appeal of NSW. As a specialist in all aspects of local government, planning and environment law and compulsory acquisition, Emma knows the property development industry from the inside out. Emma’s advises clients on all stages of the project life-cycle (including development and project applications, environmental assessment, developer and planning agreements and approvals) with consideration to relevant State and Commonwealth environment and planning legislation. Her expansive knowledge and client care makes her one of the leading lawyers in her field.
Industry Expert
Prefab Rules Every Developer Must Know! Emma Fleming (Macpherson Kelley)
The rules around building approvals are changing, and if you're planning to use prefabricated construction or even considering it you need to understand what these changes mean before you lodge your next application.
Many developers assume the approval process will work the same way it always has. But with the introduction of the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, significant changes are being made to building approvals, construction certificates, occupation certificates, and the approval pathways for prefabricated buildings. If you don't understand the new requirements, you could face unnecessary delays, additional costs, and compliance issues that impact your project's timeline and profitability.
At this month's Property Developer Network Meetup, Emma Fleming from Macpherson Kelley will unpack the new legislation designed to modernise building approvals and accelerate housing delivery while maintaining construction quality. She'll explain what has changed, why it matters, and what every property developer needs to know before starting their next project.
In this presentation, you'll discover:
• What the new Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for property developers.
• The key changes to building approvals and how they affect your projects.
• How the approval process for construction certificates and occupation certificates is changing.
• What the new approval pathways for prefabricated buildings look like.
• The opportunities and challenges these reforms create for developers.
• How to prepare your projects to avoid delays and unnecessary approval issues.
• The practical steps you can take to stay compliant while delivering projects more efficiently.
If you're a mum-and-dad property developer who wants to stay ahead of the latest legislative changes, reduce approval risks, and take advantage of new opportunities in prefabricated construction, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.
Join us and discover how understanding the new building approval laws today could save you significant time, money, and frustration on your next development.
The rules around building approvals are changing, and if you're planning to use prefabricated construction or even considering it you need to understand what these changes mean before you lodge your next application.
Many developers assume the approval process will work the same way it always has. But with the introduction of the Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026, significant changes are being made to building approvals, construction certificates, occupation certificates, and the approval pathways for prefabricated buildings. If you don't understand the new requirements, you could face unnecessary delays, additional costs, and compliance issues that impact your project's timeline and profitability.
At this month's Property Developer Network Meetup, Emma Fleming from Macpherson Kelley will unpack the new legislation designed to modernise building approvals and accelerate housing delivery while maintaining construction quality. She'll explain what has changed, why it matters, and what every property developer needs to know before starting their next project.
In this presentation, you'll discover:
• What the new Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Bill 2026 means for property developers.
• The key changes to building approvals and how they affect your projects.
• How the approval process for construction certificates and occupation certificates is changing.
• What the new approval pathways for prefabricated buildings look like.
• The opportunities and challenges these reforms create for developers.
• How to prepare your projects to avoid delays and unnecessary approval issues.
• The practical steps you can take to stay compliant while delivering projects more efficiently.
If you're a mum-and-dad property developer who wants to stay ahead of the latest legislative changes, reduce approval risks, and take advantage of new opportunities in prefabricated construction, this is a presentation you won't want to miss.
Join us and discover how understanding the new building approval laws today could save you significant time, money, and frustration on your next development.
Nigel Archer
Nigel Archer is a Sydney-based property developer with a growing track record in the boarding house and co-living space. Nigel has personally completed a 44-room New Generation Boarding House, and delivered a 34-room project via joint venture which he continues to manage. He's also successfully sold a 16-room project at DA stage and a 33-room project as a half-built asset. Nigel currently has a DA-approved 32-room boarding house ready to move forward, alongside a pipeline including a 50+ room co-living site
'Real Deal' Presentation
From Vacant Car Lot to 44-Room Boarding House: A Buy-and-Hold Blueprint (Nigel Archer)
44-Room New Generation Boarding House | 1,290sqm Commercial site | Beresfield, Newcastle NSW | Purchased for $360,000
Spotted it driving past — turning a derelict used car lot into a 44-room income asset
Built to hold, not flip — a long-term buy-and-hold strategy designed for sustainable cash flow
Weathered the storm — navigating rain delays, soil issues and variations to deliver a fully-leased, income-generating property
Ever driven past a run-down site and thought "there's something in this"? That's exactly how Nigel Archer's journey with this deal began — a vacant used car lot in Beresfield, Newcastle that most people would have driven straight past.
Nigel turned that instinct into a 44-room New Generation Boarding House, purchased for just $360,000 on a 1,290sqm commercial block. But this wasn't a quick flip — from day one, the strategy was to build a long-term, income-producing asset: complete the construction, secure full occupancy, and use the rental cash flow to progressively pay down debt.
Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Rain delays, soil issues and variations tested the project along the way — but Nigel pushed through to Occupation Certificate, full leasing, and a genuinely income-generating asset.
Come hear how Nigel identified the opportunity, executed the build, and transitioned it into an operating asset — plus what he's doing next with a DA-approved 32-room project and a 50+ room co-living site in the pipeline.
What the Session Will Cover:
44-Room New Generation Boarding House | 1,290sqm Commercial site | Beresfield, Newcastle NSW | Purchased for $360,000
Spotted it driving past — turning a derelict used car lot into a 44-room income asset
Built to hold, not flip — a long-term buy-and-hold strategy designed for sustainable cash flow
Weathered the storm — navigating rain delays, soil issues and variations to deliver a fully-leased, income-generating property
Ever driven past a run-down site and thought "there's something in this"? That's exactly how Nigel Archer's journey with this deal began — a vacant used car lot in Beresfield, Newcastle that most people would have driven straight past.
Nigel turned that instinct into a 44-room New Generation Boarding House, purchased for just $360,000 on a 1,290sqm commercial block. But this wasn't a quick flip — from day one, the strategy was to build a long-term, income-producing asset: complete the construction, secure full occupancy, and use the rental cash flow to progressively pay down debt.
Of course, it wasn't all smooth sailing. Rain delays, soil issues and variations tested the project along the way — but Nigel pushed through to Occupation Certificate, full leasing, and a genuinely income-generating asset.
Come hear how Nigel identified the opportunity, executed the build, and transitioned it into an operating asset — plus what he's doing next with a DA-approved 32-room project and a 50+ room co-living site in the pipeline.
What the Session Will Cover:
- How Nigel identified an on-market opportunity simply by driving past
- Assessing a commercial-zoned site for a boarding house conversion/development
- Navigating construction hurdles: weather delays, soil issues and variations
- The path from Occupation Certificate to full leasing and stabilised income
- Why Nigel chose a buy-and-hold strategy over a resale, and how that shaped his decisions
- What's next: scaling from a 44-room project to a 50+ room co-living development
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!
September 12, 2026
**Space Is Limited - RSVP NOW**
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