Property Development Essentials Course
This 2-day course is delivered by industry experts and covers the key areas of the rapidly changing residential property development industry in Victoria.
Program Overview
It provides professionals with the core knowledge and confidence required to better manage future projects. Participants will develop a due diligence report in groups of 3 or 4 in response to a real case study to enhance their understanding of the residential property development lifecycle and apply the practical concepts taught throughout the course (The report will require a few hours outside of the course training).
Content is delivered in a small group setting to encourage interactive discussion. Each session is designed to provide a high level introduction and view of high level development concepts. Course presenters will provide an overview that empowers participants to ask good questions of their project teams and consultants, and to understand the answers.
Course content is developed by UDIA members and managed by UDIA Victoria (the national peak body for the residential property development sector and a 40 year credible brand). The course is facilitated by Ken Munro, Oreana Group and delivered by industry experts.
Day 1 Overview
What is Property Development?
- • Analysing the Opportunity
- • Property Development Market
- • Planning Policy and Framework
Securing the Deal
- • Due Diligence and Securing the Deal
- • Documenting the Deal
Case Study Briefing
Day 2 Overview
Visioning and Design
- • Design Development
- • Sales and Marketing Strategy
- • Sustainable Development
Securing the Deal (Part 2)
- • Finance and Tax
Project Delivery
- • Project Management Framework
Case Study Presentations
Program Duration and Dates
This course is delivered over two Friday’s in a row, with each day running from 8:45am-4:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break and 15-minute afternoon tea.
Next Intake
The next intake will be delivered on Friday 23 and 30 May 2025. Please visit the Education Calendar for the full list of upcoming program dates and sessions.
Program Benefits
- • Victorian designed to suit local requirements
- • Experienced presenters from the Victorian property development industry
- • Networking opportunities to make new contacts and gain valuable insight on how to engage stakeholders
- • Lessons on how to manage the project life-cycle and understand the principles of commercial awareness, time, quality and cost
- • Ensures employees are aware of all facets of the development process
- • Minimises miscalculations
- • Empowers participants to make informed decisions
- • Network with like-minded industry professionals and industry experts