Property Development Course for Beginners

What you'll learn

Learn how residential property development works with our property investment short courses in Sydney!

Interested in property development but unsure how the process works? From identifying a potential development site and understanding planning requirements to assessing financial feasibility, securing finance and navigating construction, there are many elements to consider before a project gets underway.

In this practical 2-week course, you'll explore the key stages involved in small residential property development projects, including duplexes, townhouses, units and land subdivisions. You'll learn about the characteristics of potential development sites, working with councils and town planners, and the different consultants involved throughout a development project.

You'll also explore financial feasibility, purchasing a site, development finance and structures, good development design, the building process, marketing and creative development strategies. By developing an understanding of how these different elements fit together, you'll gain a solid foundation from which to explore property development further.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Property Development for Beginners course, participants will have developed practical skills and knowledge in areas such as:

• Understanding the key stages of the residential property development process
• Identifying characteristics of potential development sites
• Understanding the purpose of financial feasibility in assessing a development project
• Identifying key questions to discuss with a town planner
• Understanding the roles of consultants and other professionals involved in property development
• Developing an awareness of development finance processes and structures
• Understanding the key stages of the building process
• Recognising characteristics of effective development design
• Understanding the role of marketing within a property development project
• Exploring creative development strategies
• Understanding property development concepts relevant to real estate, project support and development industries

Course content

What will be covered in this Property Development for Beginners course?

During the course, participants will be guided through key concepts, techniques and approaches that typically include:

• An introduction to residential property development
• Understanding the property development process
• Identifying potential development sites
• Purchasing a development site
• Working with councils and town planners
• Understanding the property development team and the consultants involved
• Introduction to financial feasibility
• Development finance and structures
• Understanding the building and construction process
• Principles of effective development design
• Marketing within property development
• Creative development strategies

Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.

Intended audience

Who is this Property Development for Beginners course for?

This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing a practical understanding of residential property development and how a project progresses from initial concept through to planning, finance and construction.

It may be particularly useful for:

• Property owners or investors considering a small development project
• People interested in duplex, townhouse, unit or land subdivision projects
• Aspiring property developers looking to build foundational knowledge
• Real estate and property professionals wanting a broader understanding of the development process
• People working in project support or related industries who would benefit from an understanding of property development concepts

No previous property development experience is required.

Course venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Notebook and pen

Course notes and learning materials will be provided.

Additional information

Please note the following:

• This is an introductory educational course covering key concepts and processes involved in residential property development.
• Property development projects are subject to planning requirements, financial considerations and other factors that vary according to the individual property, project and circumstances.
• The course provides general educational information and does not constitute financial, legal, investment, planning or other professional advice.
• Participants considering a property development project should seek appropriately qualified professional advice relevant to their individual circumstances.