Builder vs. Project Manager: Who Owns What? 👉The Builder’s Mandate Builders are licensed to execute works under a building contract. Their focus: hitting contractual milestones with minimal cost creep. Compliance, council negotiations, and design clarifications? These often sit

Builder Reality Check Builders build. PMs orchestrate. Your investment deserves both. 🏗️ #PropertyDev #ProjectManagement #InvestmentTips #PropertyInvestment #BuilderVsPM

Ready to master Victorian rooming house development? After breaking down the critical components through our video series, we've compiled everything into the ultimate developer's resource: "Rooming Houses in Victoria: The Complete Developer's Guide (2025)" This isn't just another

Success Metrics Rooming house success = Compliance ✅+ Profitability 📈 + Community Impact 🏘️+ Resident Satisfaction 😊 Multi-dimensional measurement drives sustainable outcomes. Track what matters most 🎯 #PropertySuccess #SuccessMetrics #PropertyKPIs #HolisticSuccess

PM-first risk controls (how we de-risk delivery) ➡️Classification lock-in: written Class 1b confirmation from your surveyor at concept (prevents Class 3 drift). ➡️Critical-path discipline: gate reviews tied to permit/inspection milestones; PM owns the register, not the builder.

Lessons Learned Rooming house fails teach expensive lessons: ❌ Skipped fire engineers ❌Ignored councils ❌Assumed standards ❌ Poor record keeping Learn from others' mistakes = save thousands 💡 #PropertyLessons #DeveloperMistakes #LessonsLearned #PropertyEducation

Documentation Power Documentation = Protection 🛡️Safety checks, compliance certificates, maintenance records, resident agreements - all digitally organized and audit-ready. Good docs prevent legal issues and streamline inspections ✅ #PropertyDocumentation #ComplianceReady

Minimum-standards starter checklist (operationalized) 1️⃣Structurally sound, weatherproof, free of mold/damp related to the structure. 2️⃣Entry lighting and safe visitor screening at the main entry; compliant locks. 3️⃣Laundry ratio (e.g., a washing machine per 12 residents) and

Cost Reality Check Rooming house development costs reality: Construction + Licensing + Compliance + Ongoing Operations = Real Investment 💰 Most developers underestimate by 25-30%. Factor everything from day one 📊 #PropertyCosts #RealEstateCosts #PropertyInvestment

Future Focus October 2025: Efficiency upgrades coming for Victorian rentals 🔮 Heating, cooling, insulation requirements changing. Design now with future rules in mind. Retrofits cost more than forward-thinking specs 💡 #FutureProofing #SustainableProperty #EnergyEfficiency

Step-by-step: license → permit → registration → operate Decide operator model (you vs. partner) and apply for the operator license (3-year term; one license can cover multiple houses). Confirm planning fit & building class with PM/designer/surveyor at concept. Document for

Who does what (accountability map) Owner/Developer — appoints the relevant building surveyor, funds/owns risk, engages competent practitioners. Building Surveyor (private or municipal) — assesses design against the Building Act/Regulations and NCC, issues building permits,

Success Formula Description: 5-step rooming house success formula: 1️⃣ License 2️⃣ Classification 3️⃣ Permits 4️⃣ Registration 5️⃣ Compliant operations Simple but not easy. Skip steps = expensive lessons 💸 #PropertySuccess #DevelopmentProcess #SuccessFormula #RoomingHouse

Class 1b technical touchpoints you should resolve at concept ➡️Occupancy & area thresholds (stay inside < 12 persons and < 300 m² if you want the 1b pathway). ➡️Detection, egress & fire safety suitable for Class 1b (don’t assume Class 1a provisions are adequate). Coordinate

Surveyor Selection Your building surveyor choice = project success or failure 🎲 They control permits, inspections, certificates. Choose someone who knows rooming houses. Wrong choice = delays, costs, headaches. Right choice = smooth sailing ⛵ #BuildingSurveyor

Licensing Logic One Rooming House Operator's License = multiple properties for 3 years 🎯 Business Licensing Authority makes it efficient. Don't operate without proper licensing - penalties aren't worth the risk ⚖️ #PropertyLicensing #OperatorLicence #BusinessLicensing

PM Wisdom PM moves that prevent Class 3 drift: ✅Written Class 1b confirmation ✅ Gate reviews ✅Early stakeholder engagement ✅ Future-spec tracking Discipline prevents expensive scope creep 💪 #ProjectManagement #PMTips #PropertyDevelopment #DeveloperTips

Standards Update Victoria just updated rooming house standards for 2024-25 📋 Structural, weatherproofing, safety, amenities - everything got attention. Compliance isn't getting easier. Stay informed or get left behind 📈 #PropertyStandards #PropertyUpdate #VictoriaProperty

Council registration: Prescribed accommodation isn't optional ⚠️ Environmental Health will assess, inspect, monitor. Forever. Build these relationships early or face constant friction. Proactive engagement = smoother projects 🤝 #PropertyStandards #PropertyUpdate

The three pillars of compliance (get these right first) A) Rooming House Operator’s License If you (or your partner) will operate the premises, Victoria requires a Rooming House Operator’s License issued by the Business Licensing Authority via Consumer Affairs Victoria. Licenses