Is Property Development Profitable in 2026?

Is property development still profitable in 2026… or are margins too tight to make it work? 💥 Join Australia’s #1 Property Developer Network (Free): https://www.littlefishnetwork.com.au/ 🎯 1-on-1 Mentoring: https://www.littlefishproperty.com.au/mentoring/ 📞 Book a Call with Pete: https://www.littlefishproperty.com.au/strategy-session/ Most people think the opportunity is gone. Costs are up. Prices are flat. And developers are getting squeezed. But that’s not the full picture. In this video I break down what’s actually happening in the market right now — and where smart developers are still making money. From rising build costs and tighter feasibility, to the hidden advantage of reduced competition and a growing housing shortage, this is a clear, no-BS look at property development in 2026. You’ll also see the exact strategies working today — including why single storey dual occupancy projects are quietly outperforming, and how the best developers are positioning themselves to win when the market shifts. This isn’t theory. It’s what we’re seeing on real projects, with real clients, right now. 🔥 You’ll learn → Is property development still profitable in 2026 → Why most developers are struggling right now → The cycle most investors completely miss → What’s actually working in the current market → The mindset shift that protects your downside → Why dual occupancy projects are gaining momentum → How to position yourself before the next upswing If you’re looking at development in Melbourne or anywhere in Australia, this is the reality you need to understand before making your next move. 📣 Powered by: Little Fish Property: https://www.littlefishproperties.com.au/ 🔗 Follow Pete: https://www.instagram.com/peterkellyproperty/ 👇 Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:20 Why It Feels Hard Right Now 01:48 The Cycle Most People Miss 02:28 What’s Going on in Melbourne 03:15 The Mindset That Works Now 03:48 Where We’re Actually Seeing Profits 04:27 A Real-World Example 05:00 The Most Overlooked Strategy Right Now 05:29 The Big Takeaway #PropertyDevelopment #TownhouseDevelopment #DualOccupancy #PropertyDeveloper #MelbourneDevelopment