How to Start Property Development in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Mon Feb 02 2026
The fastest way to lose money in property development in 2026 is starting your first project without a real plan.
Most people don’t fail because of the market, interest rates, or their builder. They fail because their very first deal was flawed from the start and they didn’t know it until it was too late.
In this beginner-friendly guide, Peter Kelly walks you step by step through how to start property development in 2026, explaining the entire process in plain English. From choosing the right first project and understanding risk, to selecting the right area, running simple feasibilities, building the right team, and avoiding the mistakes that quietly kill first-time developments.
This video shows you how small-scale property development actually works in the real world so you can move forward with clarity instead of guessing.
Whether you’re considering a dual occupancy, townhouses, or your very first development project, this guide is designed to help you reduce risk before you commit.
🔥 You’ll learn
How to start property development in 2026 step by step The safest first projects for beginners How to choose the right suburb and avoid overcapitalising How to run a simple feasibility in plain English The core team you need before you buy a site The biggest mistakes first-time developers make What to do in the next 7 days to get moving👇 Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:22 Where You Actually Start
03:26 Step 1: Pick the Right First Project
06:08 Step 2: Choosing Your Area
07:57 Step 3: Understanding the Numbers
10:20 Step 4: Building Your Team
13:40 Step 5: The Tools You Need
14:50 Step 6: The Biggest Mistakes First Timers Make
17:00 Step 7: Your Next Seven Days
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The fastest way to lose money in property development in 2026 is starting your first project without a real plan. Most people don’t fail because of the market, interest rates, or their builder. They fail because their very first deal was flawed from the start and they didn’t know it until it was too late. In this beginner-friendly guide, Peter Kelly walks you step by step through how to start property development in 2026, explaining the entire process in plain English. From choosing the right first project and understanding risk, to selecting the right area, running simple feasibilities, building the right team, and avoiding the mistakes that quietly kill first-time developments. This video shows you how small-scale property development actually works in the real world so you can move forward with clarity instead of guessing. Whether you’re considering a dual occupancy, townhouses, or your very first development project, this guide is designed to help you reduce risk before you commit. 🔥 You’ll learn How to start property development in 2026 step by step The safest first projects for beginners How to choose the right suburb and avoid overcapitalising How to run a simple feasibility in plain English The core team you need before you buy a site The biggest mistakes first-time developers make What to do in the next 7 days to get moving👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:22 Where You Actually Start 03:26 Step 1: Pick the Right First Project 06:08 Step 2: Choosing Your Area 07:57 Step 3: Understanding the Numbers 10:20 Step 4: Building Your Team 13:40 Step 5: The Tools You Need 14:50 Step 6: The Biggest Mistakes First Timers Make 17:00 Step 7: Your Next Seven Days 📺 Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube 🏠 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network Free (Forever!) Join Now for Free 📣 Powered by: Little Fish Property ☎️ Book a call with Pete: Click here