Peter Kelly Property

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How to win in property and development—real insights from the frontline, backed by $500M+ in deals and projects.

  1. 2 HRS AGO

    Best Suburbs in Melbourne for Small Property Developments (2026)

    The biggest mistake developers make in Melbourne isn’t picking the wrong block. It’s picking the wrong suburb, without understanding what actually makes it resilient. Most “best suburbs” lists are surface-level. They tell you where to look, but they don’t explain why those suburbs outperform in both rising and slowing markets. In this video, Peter Kelly breaks down the logic behind five Melbourne suburbs we’re actively developing in right now for small property developments in 2026, and more importantly, the framework we use to assess suburb resilience, demand depth, and downside protection. This is a practical, real-world guide to choosing the right suburb for townhouse developments and small-scale projects. No hype. No speculation. Just the fundamentals experienced developers rely on when selecting suburbs that hold value and move first when the market turns. You’ll learn how to approach suburb selection properly from day one, focusing on school zones, buyer psychology, infrastructure, planning conditions, land usability, and supply constraints. This video is designed to help you assess Melbourne suburbs with logic, not emotion. Whether you’re planning a townhouse development, dual occupancy, or your first small property development project, this will change how you analyse where to build in 2026. 🔥 You’ll learn What makes a suburb resilient in downturns Why school zones drive long-term resale premiums How flat land protects your build margin Why planning rules matter more than price growth How to assess demand depth before you buy The hidden risks inside “cheap” emerging suburbs What to look for inside a suburb once you secure a site How experienced developers evaluate Melbourne locations👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:48 McKinnon 02:49 Hampton 04:10 Doncaster East 06:07 Carnegie 07:58 Brighton East 09:09 Common Thread 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    12 min

  2. 16 FEB

    How to Do a Property Development Feasibility (Step-by-Step)

    Most people think a property development feasibility tells you whether a project will make money. But a proper feasibility does something far more important — it shows you where the numbers work, where they don’t, and which assumptions your entire project relies on. In this step-by-step education video, Peter Kelly walks you through exactly how to do a property development feasibility the right way. Not just plugging numbers into a spreadsheet, but understanding what needs to be included, where people underestimate, and why small errors early can destroy a project later. This is a practical, beginner-friendly breakdown of the full feasibility process used on real development projects — covering land costs, consultant fees, build costs, holding costs, resale values, and how to measure whether a deal is actually worth doing. If your feasibility is wrong, everything that follows is just damage control. This video shows you how to avoid that. Whether you’re looking at your first development, assessing a dual occupancy or townhouse project, or simply want to understand how experienced developers think about risk and numbers, this guide will give you clarity before you commit. 🔥 You’ll learn What a feasibility study actually tells you (and what it doesn’t) The most common feasibility mistakes developers make How to assess land costs, build costs, and consultant fees properly How to factor in holding costs and timing risk How to estimate resale values realistically How to measure profit against capital invested Why assumptions matter more than spreadsheets👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:21 Breaking Down the Site & Purchase Numbers 09:45 GST, Cash Flow & Subdivision Costs Explained 16:43 Contingency, Finance & Lender Expectations 22:28 Construction Costs & Where Real Value Is Added 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    28 min

  3. 9 FEB

    How to Make Money from Property Development (What Most Beginners Miss)

    The fastest way to lose money in property development isn’t the market, interest rates, or your builder. It’s starting your first project without understanding where profit is actually made. Most beginners think developers make money once construction starts. In reality, the money is made long before a builder ever steps on site. And if you get those early decisions wrong, everything that follows is just damage control. In this video, Peter Kelly breaks down how property developers actually make money, explaining the real levers that drive profit in property development and why most people misunderstand them. This is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to how property development works in the real world. No hype. No shortcuts. Just the fundamentals that experienced developers rely on to make money consistently. You’ll learn how to approach property development properly from day one, starting with site selection, feasibility accuracy, capital structure, timing, relationships, and systems that protect your downside and improve your margins. This video is designed to help you move forward with clarity instead of guessing. Whether you’re looking at a dual occupancy, townhouse development, or your first small-scale property development project, this video will help you understand where profit really comes from and how to avoid the mistakes that quietly destroy returns. 🔥 You’ll learn How property developers actually make money Why most beginners lose money before construction startsHow to identify the right site before you buy Why feasibility accuracy matters more than market growth How capital, LVR, and GRV affect profit and risk Why relationships are one of the biggest profit levers How time delays silently destroy development margins The systems experienced developers use to stay profitable How to start property development the right way👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:29 Why Most Beginners Lose Money 00:58 Buy the Right Site 02:23 Know Your Numbers 03:40 How Capital Really Works 05:01 Relationships That Make You Money 05:53 Time Is Money 06:57 Build Systems That Make You Profitable 07:54 Small Wins Add Up 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    11 min

  4. 2 FEB

    How to Start Property Development in 2026 (Step-by-Step)

    The fastest way to lose money in property development in 2026 is starting your first project without a real plan. Most people don’t fail because of the market, interest rates, or their builder. They fail because their very first deal was flawed from the start and they didn’t know it until it was too late. In this beginner-friendly guide, Peter Kelly walks you step by step through how to start property development in 2026, explaining the entire process in plain English. From choosing the right first project and understanding risk, to selecting the right area, running simple feasibilities, building the right team, and avoiding the mistakes that quietly kill first-time developments. This video shows you how small-scale property development actually works in the real world so you can move forward with clarity instead of guessing. Whether you’re considering a dual occupancy, townhouses, or your very first development project, this guide is designed to help you reduce risk before you commit. 🔥 You’ll learn How to start property development in 2026 step by step The safest first projects for beginners How to choose the right suburb and avoid overcapitalising How to run a simple feasibility in plain English The core team you need before you buy a site The biggest mistakes first-time developers make What to do in the next 7 days to get moving👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:22 Where You Actually Start 03:26 Step 1: Pick the Right First Project 06:08 Step 2: Choosing Your Area 07:57 Step 3: Understanding the Numbers 10:20 Step 4: Building Your Team 13:40 Step 5: The Tools You Need 14:50 Step 6: The Biggest Mistakes First Timers Make 17:00 Step 7: Your Next Seven Days 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    19 min

  5. 26 JAN

    What I Wish I Knew Before Doing My First Property Development

    Most property developments don’t fail because of one big mistake. They fail because of a series of small costs no one sees coming until it’s already too late. What looks like a great deal on paper can quietly fall apart once the soil, slope, services and planning rules start stacking against you after the site is already locked in. In this episode, Peter Kelly breaks down the hidden costs that kill most property developments and explains why beginners consistently miss them. From soil conditions and land gradient to easements, stormwater, services and planning constraints, this video shows how feasibility slowly erodes when due diligence is rushed or incomplete. This video explains what actually causes developments to blow out, why copying neighbouring projects is dangerous, and how small site differences can carry massive financial consequences. Whether you’re looking at your first development site or already own land, this episode will help you understand where projects go wrong and how to spot problems before they destroy your profit. 🔥 You’ll learn The hidden costs most developers miss Why feasibility breaks down after purchase How soil, slope and services impact build costs Why copying neighbours is risky How to assess a site properly before committing👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Soil Tests 01:49 Site Gradient or Slope 02:39 Easements 03:40 Stormwater & Street-side Services 04:40 Neighbourhood Precedence 07:02 Why People Miss It 08:43 How to Avoid It 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    12 min

  6. 19 JAN

    How to Build a House in Australia (Beginners Guide)

    Building a house in Australia sounds simple until one wrong decision blows your budget or delays your build by months. Before you sign a contract, choose a builder, or pour a slab, you need to understand how the Australian building process actually works from start to finish. In this beginner friendly guide, Peter Kelly walks you step by step through how to build a house in Australia, explaining every stage in plain English. From pre build planning and budgeting, choosing the right block, permits and approvals, construction stages, progress payments, right through to final handover and defects. This video covers exactly how the Australian building system works so you know what to expect, what to watch out for, and how to avoid the costly mistakes most first time builders make. Whether you are building your first home, an investment property, or planning a future build, this guide will give you clarity and confidence before you start. 🔥 You’ll learn How to build a house in Australia step by step The pre build phase most beginners get wrong How construction stages and payments work What happens at base, frame, lockup, fixing and completion How to choose the right builder and contract What approvals and permits you actually need How handover and defects periods work👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:09 Pre-Build Phase 1 Your Vision & Budget 03:19 Pre-Build Phase 2 Choose Your Block & Due Diligence 04:44 Pre-Build Phase 3 Design & Team Selection 06:17 Pre-Build Phase 4 Approvals, Permits & Documentation 08:17 Stage 1: Base Stage 08:54 Stage 2: Frame Stage 09:47 Stage 3: Lockup Stage 10:09 Stage 4: Fixing Stage 10:48 Stage 5: Completion Stage 11:32 Final Checks, Compliance & Handover 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    14 min

  7. 12 JAN

    Property Developer Network: Don’t Develop Alone

    Most developers don’t fail because they don’t understand property development. They fail because they try to figure it out on their own. In this video, Peter Kelly explains why developing in isolation is one of the biggest hidden risks in property development and why being part of a real property developer network changes how fast you learn, how early you spot problems, and how confidently you make decisions. Most developers know the theory. Feasibility, town planning, build costs, lending rules. But once you are dealing with councils, consultants, builders, and constantly changing market conditions, theory stops being enough. That is where a property developer network matters. 🔥 You'll learn: Why developers fall behind without realising it How small decisions quietly compound into big problems Why real world context beats courses and content What a quality property developer network actually providesPeter breaks down why books, courses, and YouTube videos can teach concepts but cannot show you what is happening right now on the ground. Councils change. Builders shift. Finance tightens. If you are not plugged into other active developers, you are always reacting instead of anticipating. This is why the Little Fish Network exists. Thousands of active developers sharing real projects, real issues, and real lessons as they happen. No hype. No theory. Just what is actually happening in the market. If you are developing or about to start, do not do it alone. 👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:10 Why Most Developers Fall Behind 03:27 Why Being Plugged In Matters 04:45 The Game Never Stops Moving 05:26 The Slowest Way to Learn 06:09 The Little Fish Network 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    9 min

  8. 7 JAN

    Backyard Subdivision, What Most People Get Wrong

    Thinking about subdividing your backyard, but worried it could turn into a financial nightmare? Most backyard subdivisions fail not because the land is too small, but because people miss the real traps that don’t show up until it’s too late. In this video, Peter Kelly breaks down exactly how to subdivide your backyard the right way, without getting screwed. If you already own a property or you’re considering buying one with subdivision potential, this video will show you what actually matters before you commit a dollar. No fluff. No jargon. Just real-world advice from someone who does this for a living. 🔥 You’ll learn Whether subdividing your backyard actually makes financial sense The biggest mistakes homeowners make before they even start How the position of your existing house can kill a subdivision The minimum vehicle access that actually works in the real world Why outdoor space matters more than most people realise The difference between separate titles vs shared driveways Hidden costs with services, easements, and site constraints Why building behind an existing home costs more than people expect How to run a simple feasibility that protects you from bad deals What fast-track planning rules don’t tell you The exact team you need to avoid expensive mistakes👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:58 Why You Want to Subdivide 02:12 Can Your Block Handle a Backyard Subdivision? 03:55 Vehicle Access: The Make-or-Break Factor 05:00 Anything to Retain 05:11 Outdoor Space: Making Both Home Livable 06:54 Driveways, Titles & Common Property 08:07 Services, Easements & Hidden Site Constraints 09:27 Build Logistics: The Hidden Costs 10:10 Running the Numbers 11:06 Fast-Track Planning Rules 11:48 The Team You Need to Get This Right 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join Now for Free⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📣 Powered by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Little Fish Property⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☎️ Book a call with Pete: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here

    15 min
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How to win in property and development—real insights from the frontline, backed by $500M+ in deals and projects.

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  • Creator
    Little Fish Property
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    126
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