Every developer knows the pain of a project derailed — a hidden easement, boundary dispute, or title issue that blows out timelines and slashes profits. That’s exactly what Rob Winter, Director of Sonto, will show you how to prevent. Rob will reveal the surveyor’s secrets to spotting risks early, protecting your margins, and keeping your projects on track.

Paul Bensley, civil-engineer-turned-developer, will then unpack the rooming house strategy on ‘how do you supercharge your cashflow?’, that’s giving investors steady income, reduced risk, and long-term wealth.

At our next Brisbane Developer-Renovator Network Meetup is your chance to learn how to avoid costly mistakes and unlock high-return strategies from two experts who live and breathe development.

Stopping Costly Development Mistakes – Rob Winter

Rob is the Director of Sonto, one of SEQ’s leading surveying firms. Every week, he sees projects derailed by hidden risks developers could have caught earlier. Rob will show you:

• The hidden traps that can stall your project (and how to spot them fast)
• The surveyor’s checklist you should run before you buy, plan, or break ground
• Why surveyors are your best ally with planners, engineers, and councils
• Real case studies where one survey saved entire projects

You’ll walk away knowing how to keep your next deal safe, profitable, and on schedule.

Unlocking Steady Cashflow with Rooming Houses – Paul Bensley

After 20+ years as a civil engineer, Paul shifted into property development—and discovered rooming houses. Now he builds high-cashflow projects that deliver freedom and long-term wealth. Paul will unpack:

• Why rooming houses are lower risk than you think
• How he structures projects to build, hold, and generate ongoing income
• A case study showing the true potential of this strategy

If you’ve ever wondered how rooming houses fit into your portfolio, this is the inside track from a developer who’s doing it.

📅 When: Thursday, 16th October
🕡 Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm (arrive from 6:15pm)
📍 Where: Hamilton Hotel, 442 Kingsford Smith Dr, Hamilton QLD

RSVP

This event is free to attend — Seats are limited. Secure yours now and let’s make sure your next project ends as strong as it started.

Attendance is FREE with plenty of parking.

FAQ’s

-> Can I bring someone else along?

Yes, you are welcome to bring anyone who is interested in property investing, renovating, developing – it’s all about learning and networking with like-minded investors.  Please ask them to RSVP so that we know how many people are coming.

-> What are you selling?

Nothing, these meetups are all about learning and networking with like-minded people.

I look forward to seeing you at the meetup

– Karine