It was early morning in Latrobe.
The kind of crisp, clear Tassie day where the sunlight cuts just right through the gum trees and there’s that unmistakable hum of something new on the horizon. I was standing on a ridge — not a ridge you’d find on any real estate portal, mind you — but a stretch of undeveloped land that most people don’t even know exists yet.
That’s the whole point.
None of these blocks had hit the market. No glossy flyers. No website listings. No “For Sale” signs in sight.
But we were already there.
Why? Because after 23 years in the industry, you learn to spot the signal before the noise. And this… this was a signal.
We’d just secured the first two lots in a brand-new subdivision — prime, level land, sun-drenched from dawn to dusk, and perfectly suited for something we deeply care about: Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Standing there, I could feel it: these blocks would be hotly contested the moment they hit the public eye.
But by then, most investors will be too late.
As I looked down the slope toward the highway, it was obvious why we chose those specific two lots. The land drops off quite a bit further down — which might be okay for some builds, but not for SDA.
We need level access. Stability. Orientation. Compliance.
We need homes that don’t just tick boxes but improve lives.
The two blocks we secured?
- Flat land
- North-facing
- 700m² each
- Right next to essential services — including the Mercy Hospital, just over the back fence
We’d hunted for these. Over a year. Quiet conversations with developers. Building trust. Watching plans take shape before they hit public record.
It’s the kind of advantage you get when you’re in the market before the market even opens.
Too many people wait until the “Open for Inspection” signs go up.
They’re reacting. We’re planning. And it’s that planning that allows us to deliver quality, compliant, ethical housing — whether it’s for SDA participants, retirees, or smart investors building legacy portfolios.
So, what’s the takeaway?
If you want the best lots — the flat, north-facing, well-located ones — you can’t wait for the email alert.
You need access. You need insight. You need someone who’s already there.
And that’s what we do at Property Friends.
We don’t just find land. We create solutions. We do it early — and we do it right.
Want to learn how to be part of our next early-access land selection — before the public even knows it’s coming?
Let’s talk. Because opportunity doesn’t wait… and neither should you.
