The Property Academy Podcast How to investigate any property developer (NZ)⎥Ep. 1992
Feb 23, 2025
How to investigate any property developer in New Zealand, focusing on a central Developer Database and what its trends reveal. Learn which build metrics to watch like average cost and size to profile developers. Discover practical checks using Google News, the Insolvency Register and domain records. Hear tips on using reviews, regional comparisons and data limitations to spot risks.
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Start With The Developer Database
- Use the Developer Database to check consents, build size and average build cost before engaging a developer.
- Compare trends and relative rankings to see who is growing, shrinking, or a good fit for your project.
Build Cost And Size Reveal Developer Type
- Look at average build cost and property size together to infer the type of homes a developer builds.
- Similar consent counts can mean very different product types, so compare like-for-like developers.
Judge Developers By Consent Trends
- Use consent counts to assess a developer's scale and ability to weather market downturns.
- Focus on trends rather than exact numbers to judge stability and momentum.