Peter Kelly

Little Fish Property
Peter Kelly

Welcome to the Peter Kelly channel, your hub for expert Australian property and development insights. . Every Monday, The Property Tank breaks down the latest industry news, trends, and market reactions, perfect for investors and first-time buyers. . Every Thursday, The Development Tank demystifies townhouse development with expert advice and actionable tips for all experience levels. . Both shows are designed to help you achieve financial independence through smart property decisions. . 🎙 New episodes every Monday and Thursday

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Fixed Price vs. Cost-Plus Contracts: What Works Best? | EP. 48

    💡 Thinking about signing a contract soon? The decision could make or break your project. Picking the right building contract can mean the difference between profit and disaster. PK and CK discuss fixed-price vs. cost-plus contracts, revealing the risks, rewards, and valuable lessons that investors and developers need to know. 🔍 What you’ll learn: ▪️Fixed Price Contracts – Safe bet or budget trap? ▪️ Cost-Plus Contracts – More flexibility, but at what risk? ▪️ Hidden pitfalls – The fine print that could cost you big $$$ ▪️ What contract works best for your property development project? With rising construction costs, booming dual occupancy projects, and the Melbourne property market evolving, developers and investors must choose the right strategy to maximise profit and avoid costly mistakes. Whether you’re building a duplex, townhouse, or subdividing land, this episode is packed with insights to help you succeed. 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - Powered by ReadyBuild™ 01:48 - Episode Overview 02:26 - Fixed Priced Contract Explained 09:40 - Cost-Plus Contracts Explained 12:55 - Fixed Price vs. Cost Plus: Which Is Better? 19:55 - Changing Cost of Labour Materials 22:30 - The Winning Contract 22:27 - Happy Developing! Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    24 min
  2. 30 JAN

    Subdividing Property in 2025: Is It Still Worth It? | EP. 47

    Smart Move or Risky Bet? Subdivision offers developers opportunities to maximise the value of their land, but with rising costs, tougher council rules, and a shifting market, is it still a winning play? This week, Gav delineates the smartest subdivision strategies for Melbourne 2025. Here’s what we cover: 👉 How to pick the right site 👉 The biggest hurdles in 2025: council pushback, infrastructure costs, and zoning headaches 👉 The do’s, don’ts, and costly traps to avoid 👉 Build design: What’s working best in the current market Work smarter, not harder. Tune in! 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - Episode Overview 00:52 - Powered by ReadyBuild™ 01:35 - Subdivision in 2025: Still Profitable? 03:44 - How to Add Value to Your Site 11:07 - The Formula for a Smooth Subdivision 11:33 - How to Push Back on Council (and Win!) 12:59 - Hidden Risks & Costs Developers Overlook 16:25 - Working the Market 19:35 - Subdivision Done Right: Project Breakdown 24:52 - Subdivision Process: Step-by-Step Guide 30:59 - Final Takeaways: Should You Subdivide? Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    32 min
  3. 16 JAN

    Top Investment Strategies 2025: Dual Occupancy vs Single Build | EP. 45

    Welcome back, legends! Gav and I are kicking off 2025 with a ripper chat about Melbourne’s property market. We discuss rate cuts, investor trends, and the big debate: dual occupancy vs. single builds. Get clued up on affordable entry points, custom builds, and strategies to pump equity into your projects. Stick around for yarns, case studies, and why 2025’s shaping up to be a belter for property development in Melbourne. 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - Episode Overview 00:49 - Powered by ReadyBuild™ 01:30 - Welcome Back! 03:32 - Why Custom Builds Still Matter 05:03 - Investors are Moving Back to Melbourne! 07:40 - 2025 Rate Cuts: What to Expect 10:24 - Dual Occ Homes: Smart Investments in 2025? 16:01 - Do Your Market Research 20:11 - Melbourne's Property Market: What's Changing? 26:08 - Single Builds: Are They Worth It? 30:20 - Insights For Melbourne Investors 33:53 - Outro Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    35 min
  4. 12/12/2024

    How We Saved Thousands Avoiding Risky Sites | EP. 43

    Struggling to secure the right development site? You’re in the right place! Gav and I break down the hard lessons from two standout properties in Victoria, Australia. From uncovering the value of school zones to navigating site layouts and auction day curveballs, this episode is packed with insider tips. We’ve done the legwork, so you can focus on making the right moves. Got your own site in mind? Drop it in the comments, and we’ll discuss it in an upcoming episode! 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - What’s In Store 00:43 - Why ReadyBuild™ is a Game-Changer 01:22 - Hunting for the Perfect Development Sites! 06:47 - Site Spotlight: 23 Highfield Road, Doncaster East VIC 09:45 - Site Pros and Cons 10:03 - School Zones That Add Serious Value 11:24 - Auction Day Drama: Why We Walked Away 12:53 - Feasibility Study: Crunching the Numbers 19:53 - Second Site Revealed: 45 Board Street, Doncaster VIC 21:18 - Red Flags: Site Risks You Can’t Ignore 27:06 - Outro Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    28 min
  5. 05/12/2024

    Crack 2025’s Property Market: Top Developer Strategies | EP. 42

    Are you leaving money on the table with your property developments? This week, Gav and I tackle 149 Maud Street, Balwyn North, VIC, breaking down dual occupancy versus knockdown rebuild strategies. From feasibility numbers to ROI-boosting tips, this episode is packed with insights to level up your development game! 🚀 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - What’s Coming Up: Your Sneak Peek 00:39 - Powered by ReadyBuild™: What It Means for Developers 01:14 - Feasibility Breakdown: Guru Gav’s Expert Analysis 03:50 - Inside Look: 149 Maud Street, Balwyn North, VIC 07:22 - School Zones: Why They Matter for Value 11:45 - Dual Occ vs. Knock Down: Which Wins? 12:23 - Deep Dive: Dual Occupancy Feasibility 16:06 - Comparable Sales: How This Site Stacks Up 17:37 - Knock Down Build Feasibility: Is It Worth It? 24:37 - Key Takeaways: What You Need to Know 26:00 - Wrapping Up: Happy Developing! Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    26 min
  6. 28/11/2024

    How We Slashed Build Costs on a 3-Townhouse Site | EP. 41

    At Jean St, McKinnon VIC, we’re cracking open the secrets to slashing build costs and squeezing more value out of every dollar. Think smarter deals, sharper negotiations, and strategies that turn a 3-townhouse site into a profit powerhouse. If you’re chasing bigger returns, this is your playbook! 🏡 Are you into property and development? Join the Little Fish Network for FREE and unlock our $20,000 Townhouse Masterclass® today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—it takes two seconds, and it’s free 💰🚀 00:00 - Kicking Off: What’s in Store 01:02 - Episode Overview 01:44 - Build Pricing 101: Spotting a Good Deal 03:34 - Site Spotlight: Jean St, McKinnon VIC 05:15 - Revealed: Costs for a 3-Townhouse Site 08:04 - Build Costs Compared: What You Need to Know 11:01 - Negotiating Like a Pro: Step 1 15:01 - Post-Tender Clarifications: Maximise Your Savings 19:49 - Knocking Down the Numbers: Savvy Tactics 25:49 - Expert Advice for Developers 29:21 - Saving Big on Build Costs 29:41 - Rendered Facades: What Adds Value 31:00 - Insider Look: Design Features Buyers Love 32:00 - Wrapping Up: Final Takeaways Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/peter.kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Powered by: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au

    33 min

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Welcome to the Peter Kelly channel, your hub for expert Australian property and development insights. . Every Monday, The Property Tank breaks down the latest industry news, trends, and market reactions, perfect for investors and first-time buyers. . Every Thursday, The Development Tank demystifies townhouse development with expert advice and actionable tips for all experience levels. . Both shows are designed to help you achieve financial independence through smart property decisions. . 🎙 New episodes every Monday and Thursday

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