Property Developer Podcast

92 – Henry Villa – Property Development for Cashflow

Property Developer Podcast

Show Notes

Cashflow may not be something you first think of when you get into property development, however it becomes a crucial component when you become a full time developer and need ways to generate an income between profit events.

What types of projects are good for cashflow? There can be many but one stands out for its ease of getting built and its popularity with a certain segment of the market.

Henry Vila from Stone Horizon, a developer and a builder, talks to us about modern style rooming houses, and his lessons from being a property developer and a builder.

We talk about developing for cashflow, how to navigate your way through the current environment in the building industry with escalating build costs and time blow outs and how a developer can get the most out of a builder.

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Top 5 Points:

Property development is a powerful tool for generating cash flow and creating wealth. It's important to understand the different types of property development projects and the risks and rewards associated with each. Cash flow is the lifeblood of any property development project, and it's crucial to plan for it from the outset. Financing is a key factor in property development, and developers need to be strategic in securing the right type of funding for their projects. Effective project management is essential for successful property development and generating cash flow.

Types of Property Development Projects Henry explains that there are three main types of property development projects: re

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