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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
Mastering Risk in Prefab Construction! Kreisson (David Glinnatsis) + 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.
David Glinnatsis - Kreisson
David was admitted as a solicitor in 1985 and has since that time practiced extensively as a litigator, problem solver and strategist in commercial and complex construction and engineering disputes. As an experienced and conditioned litigator, David is skilled in the management of large scale and complex litigation and in the efficient and cost-effective management of project support teams in that litigation. David is also well seasoned in all forms of structured and unstructured alternative dispute resolution including formal and informal negotiations, mediations, expert determinations, reference hearings, arbitrations, Supreme Court and Federal Court proceedings and disputes involving ICC International Commercial Arbitration processes. David is a regular presenter and educator to members of peak industry groups and clients and professional bodies in construction, engineering and related industries and provides training in contract and risk management in NSW, Queensland and South Australia.
Industry Expert
Mastering Risk in Prefab Construction! Kreisson (David Glinnatsis)
You’ve found a great development opportunity. The numbers stack. You’re ready to get building…
Then something goes wrong.
A prefabricated component doesn’t fit.
A defect appears.
The builder says it’s the manufacturer’s problem. The manufacturer says it’s the builder’s problem.
And suddenly, you’re caught in the middle.
What looked like a faster, more efficient way to build can quickly turn into delays, disputes, unexpected costs and questions about who is actually responsible.
Here’s the truth:
Prefabrication and modular construction can change the risk profile of your development
And when something goes wrong, the traditional assumptions about defects, liability, insurance and recovery may not work the way you expect.
That’s why you need to hear from David Glinatsis from Kreisson.
In this session, you’ll discover:
• How prefabrication and modular construction changes risk and liability
• Who is responsible when defects occur
• How manufacturer liability can impact your ability to recover losses
• What developers need to know about decennial insurance
• How disputes can arise between developers, builders and manufacturers
• What the new NSW building reforms mean for developers
And most importantly…
How to understand where the risk ultimately settles when things don’t go to plan.
Because it’s not just about building differently…
It’s about understanding your risk before you commit to it.
Don’t miss this session! It could save you from discovering too late that the problem you thought belonged to someone else… ends up on your balance sheet.
You’ve found a great development opportunity. The numbers stack. You’re ready to get building…
Then something goes wrong.
A prefabricated component doesn’t fit.
A defect appears.
The builder says it’s the manufacturer’s problem. The manufacturer says it’s the builder’s problem.
And suddenly, you’re caught in the middle.
What looked like a faster, more efficient way to build can quickly turn into delays, disputes, unexpected costs and questions about who is actually responsible.
Here’s the truth:
Prefabrication and modular construction can change the risk profile of your development
And when something goes wrong, the traditional assumptions about defects, liability, insurance and recovery may not work the way you expect.
That’s why you need to hear from David Glinatsis from Kreisson.
In this session, you’ll discover:
• How prefabrication and modular construction changes risk and liability
• Who is responsible when defects occur
• How manufacturer liability can impact your ability to recover losses
• What developers need to know about decennial insurance
• How disputes can arise between developers, builders and manufacturers
• What the new NSW building reforms mean for developers
And most importantly…
How to understand where the risk ultimately settles when things don’t go to plan.
Because it’s not just about building differently…
It’s about understanding your risk before you commit to it.
Don’t miss this session! It could save you from discovering too late that the problem you thought belonged to someone else… ends up on your balance sheet.
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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