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Total Beginner to $30M Developer - Real Estate lessons from a Self-Made Property Developer

In this episode of Investment by Design, we sit down with James Fennell, a self-made multi-millionaire developer who’s built projects worth hundreds of million across Cairns, Gladstone, and Townsville. James shares his raw and unfiltered journey from his first development with no plan to navigating the GFC, when the bank literally ran out of money mid-project. You’ll hear what it really takes to make it in property development in Australia, the lessons learned from some of the toughest market cycles, and the advice he’d give to his 18-year-old self starting out in real estate. Whether you’re a North Queensland property investor, a first-time developer, or just curious about the Australian housing market, this conversation is packed with hard-earned insights and straight talk from someone who’s done it all. 🔑 In This Episode: 00:00 – Introduction 00:12 – How James got started in property development 00:35 – First deal knowing little about development 04:40 – Making $15 million in one deal, developers huge win 07:27 – The $30M Gladstone project and when the bank ran out of money 08:10 – Why being “hyper-local” matters when investing in North Queensland 10:48 – Advice from Harry Triguboff 11:25 – What it costs (and how long it takes) to do a 1-into-2 subdivision 15:50 – The housing crisis: what needs to change 19:20 – Where the next big opportunity is for real estate investors 21:08 – The challenge with building units and apartments in regional areas like Cairns 26:54 – How to negotiate a real estate purchase beyond price 31:36 – How to buy below market real estate deals 34:14 – What James would tell his 18-year-old self 💡 Topics Covered: Property development in Cairns, Townsville, and Gladstone North Queensland real estate trends and opportunities Subdivision costs and timelines in Queensland Lessons from the GFC for modern investors How to de-risk your property deals Australian housing crisis and potential solutions 🎙️ About The Buyers Co. & Investment by Design We’re The Buyers Co, a North Queensland buyer’s agency helping clients purchase smarter across Cairns, Townsville, and beyond. Our podcast Investment by Design shares real conversations with investors, developers, and industry experts shaping the property landscape in Australia. 📍 Based in Cairns | Operating across North Queensland 🌐 Learn more: www.thebuyersco.com.au