Most investors are bleeding money holding property and don't even realise it.

Here's why the smart ones are switching to small development projects instead.

In this episode of Inside Property Development, I sit down with Claire, Head of Projects at Little Fish, who manages dozens of development projects at any given time. We break down why the traditional buy-and-hold strategy is becoming harder to sustain, what a realistic first development project actually looks like, and the costly mistake that catches almost every beginner off guard.

You'll learn why a simple side-by-side dual occupancy is the safest entry point for first-time developers, how to avoid over-capitalising on finishes, and why the hidden cost of time can quietly eat through your entire margin if you're not careful.

If you've ever wondered whether small-scale development could outperform your current investment strategy, this is the episode to start with.

🔥In this episode:

• Why buy-and-hold is leaving investors cash-negative
• How development lets you manufacture your own equity
• Why a side-by-side dual occ is the ideal first project
• The stone upgrade trap no one talks about
• Hidden costs that can quietly add $60k+ to your project
• Why you should submit to council at 80% happy
• Treat your project like a business, not your dream home

👇 Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:36 Why More Investors Are Choosing Development

03:02 The Best First Development Project

05:53 The Biggest Mistake First-Time Developers Make

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