Joining us for our final episode for 2023, we are thrilled to have two key members of the Local Residential Team as our Guests - Megan Hondromatidis, Head of Marketing and Communications and Cara Clemente, Development Manager. Megan has over 13 years’ experience in the property development industry, having started out working on large scale retail assets and then transitioning her skillset into leading teams within property focused creative communications agencies across apartment projects, master-planned communities, commercial/mixed-use precincts and now to focusing on the build-to-rent space within her key role at Local. A seasoned professional with over 8 years in the property industry across Contract Administration, Project and now Development Management; before joining Local 18 months ago, Cara previously contributed significantly to the Development Team's portfolio at Charter Hall, overseeing the delivery of key developments in Melbourne's CBD. Cara's diverse expertise and track record in the property sector define her as a dynamic and accomplished industry leader.

Topic Summary:

• Our Professional and Personal Highlights for 2023
• Megan's Career Journey
• Kinder Chocolate & Recruitment intertwine
• Cara's Career Journey
• Cara's transition between Institutional & Private Development
• Megan's transition between Agency & Private Development
• What is Build-to-Rent?
• The Local difference
• Working in and awareness of BTR
• The challenges of being a Woman in Property
• Rewarding work and the Dinner Party Test
• If you could change one thing about Property
• Goals and aspirations for 2024

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Rebecca Shackleton | Polka Dot Property

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If you’ve got an interesting property story to tell, we’d love to hear from you: email us at themasterplanpodcast@gmail.com

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In this episode, we are joined by Release.Me's National Manager for Engagements and Partnerships - Amber Keogh, a Tech Start-up enthusiast and Marketing Strategist who has played a key role in launching several award-winning PropTech innovations on both the commercial and residential sides of real estate. Along with better collaboration between Property Developers, Industry Groups and Government Bodies, Amber believes PropTech is the key to a future of more desirable and sustainable housing outcomes. Together we explore the transformative approach of Release.Me, a PropTech platform reshaping the traditional development release process and promoting fairness, equitability, and convenience in off-the-plan real estate.

Topic Summary:

• What is Release.Me and how does it work?
• Why the industry needed to be disrupted
• Land releases and market cycles
• Emerging PropTech and trends
• Technology and the sales journey
• PropTech & ESG - a perfect partnership
• How to pivot into the PropTech space
• The importance of Technology Consultants
• Using PropTech for competitive advantage
• How to ensure you get a seat at the table
• Whats next for Release.Me & Amber?

This podcast is possible thanks to our sponsors: scouted. and Polka Dot Property.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Rebecca Shackleton | Polka Dot Property

Nikita Jenkin | scouted.

If you’ve got an interesting property story to tell, we’d love to hear from you: email us at themasterplanpodcast@gmail.com

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With us today is Illan Samuel. Illan is the founder and Managing Director of Samuel Property - a family-owned, Melbourne based property developer, specialising in the high-end multi-residential sector. In just over a decade, Samuel Property has quickly emerged as one of Melbourne's most progressive new contributors to the contemporary residential landscape. With almost twenty years in property valuation, management and development roles, Illan brings considerable experience and business shrewdness to Samuel Property. Illan is passionate about property and this shows in his hands on approach across all aspects of the development process. Illan hopes to leave a lasting impression on the Melbourne property landscape by producing high-quality buildings that can be enjoyed for a lifetime.

Topic Summary:

• Illan's career journey
• How Samuel Property came to be
• The strategy behind the brand
• People first: a customer centric approach
• Marketing: Zig when others Zag
• Leadership & conducting the Orchestra
• Understanding Risk
• Current Market Challenges
• Embracing ESG
• A Project is a Relationship
• Barbie & being a Girl Dad
• Growth Mindset, Resilience and Moderation
• Looking ahead: What the future holds for Samuel, and Illan

This podcast is possible thanks to our sponsors: scouted. and Polka Dot Property.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Rebecca Shackleton | Polka Dot Property

Nikita Jenkin | scouted.

If you’ve got an interesting property story to tell, we’d love to hear from you: email us at themasterplanpodcast@gmail.com

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