First try at property development. build to sell

Hi
I am new to property development, and have decided to take the plunge.
my plan is to:
buy block, build duplex, sell when complete.

1/ I was wondering who should I be talking to in the Newcastle area.?

Today i am going to the bank and a property investment adviser that is at my accountants.
2/ Is that a good start or is there someone else I should talk to?

Depending on finances, I was looking at this only with my family. but I do have an option to do it with a relative.
3/ How would i go about this?

4/ what is best to build? duplex, house, town houses, any other options?

Thank you all

 

Great start is to read the development section of this forum. You will get most of the answers from your questions. Once you finish reading everything there, then read it again, I can guarantee you will learn something new. Also check out he Tax section as that might form a huge component of what you plan to do. In there there are @Terry_w tips! I think everyone that has gone though them has found them useful. Also look at financing section and talk to some of the brokers on there (second opinion). Follow those 3 steps and engage with some of the people on the forum and you cant go wrong

 

I hope you understand how to do a decent feasibility. For all the risks involved it doesn't sound to me like your ready for a development based on your first post. If you decide to go ahead get as much help as possible from someone who has at least 1 or 2 under their belts.

Good luck.