Development Ready Podcast

#014: Hugh Gretton-Watson of HGW Projects


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In Development Ready's latest podcast episode, TC Bakhour and Robert Langton were joined by Hugh Gretton-Watson, Founder and Director of HGW Projects, a project and development management firm in Melbourne. Through their enlightening discussion, these three industry experts discuss entering the property development sector, the ins-and outs-of project and development management and Hugh's first hand industry insights; including where it is currently placed and where he sees growth and movement in the future.

 

Show notes

  • 01:49 - Introduction
  • 03:02 - How he got started in the property industry
  • 05:16 - HGW Projects, current and past projects
  • 07:48 - Evaluating large projects
  • 09:18 - Clientele
  • 10:24 - What value HGW brings to the table
  • 12:03 - What products are moving in the current market
  • 13:47 - Investment property
  • 16:22 - Projects that anticipate that future markets
  • 18:13 - A look at specific markets
  • 20:50 - Problems & opportunities facing developers
  • 23:43 - Investment market, lenders
  • 26:41 - Child care & aged care
  • 27:41 - The acquisition process, evaluating a viable site
  • 30:32 - Derisking retail sites
  • 31:15 - Technology in the industry, Aconex
  • 33:31 - What hasn’t changed but should, solar/thermal interest
  • 36:59 - What it takes to be a good project manager
  • 37:52 - Best advice, life or business
  • 38:34 - The benefits of working with HGW Projects

Links

  • HGW Projects
  • Impact Investment Group
  • Woods Bagot
  • Stockland
  • High Point Property Group
  • Aconex
...more
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Development Ready PodcastBy Robert Langton & TC Bakhour