Webinar

Getting Started: Perspectives from Young Developers

Thursday, May 28 2026

Date

Thursday, May 28 2026

Time

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM AEST

About this event

Learn how the next generation of developers are breaking into the market.

Breaking into property development remains one of the most common – and most challenging – questions for those looking to enter the industry.

In this webinar, The Urban Developer brings together a panel of emerging developers to share how they got started, secured their first projects and navigated the early stages of their careers.

Through a practical, experience-led discussion, panellists will unpack the realities of getting a deal off the ground, the lessons learned along the way and how their strategies are evolving in today’s market.

The session is designed to provide clear, actionable insights for those looking to take the first step into development.

Adam Coff

Founder & Managing Director | COFF Property

Adam Coff is the founder and director of Coff Property Group, a Melbourne-based private developer focused on high-end residential development projects across the city’s inner south-east. Regarded as one of Melbourne’s youngest and emerging private developers, Adam has built an $80 million pipeline of luxury developments in just under four years, with multiple projects currently underway. Coff brings current on-ground insight into site acquisition, advanced planning pathways and delivering high-end quality product in a constrained market, while achieving strong sales results and teaming with some of Melbourne’s best builders

Callan Tate

Co-Founder | Oviss

Callan Tate is the co-founder of Oviss, a Melbourne-based property development company delivering design-led homes across the city’s inner north. With a background spanning construction, business and brand-building, Callan focuses on creating considered, high-quality homes while growing a development business built on speed, strong design and disciplined execution.

What you'll learn

  • How young developers are entering the market and securing their first opportunities
  • The key steps involved in getting a first project underway
  • Common challenges faced early and how they are being managed
  • Approaches to funding, partnerships and deal structuring
  • Lessons learned from first projects and how strategies evolve over time
  • Practical insights to help navigate today’s development landscape

Who should attend

Aspiring property developers

Early-career professionals in property and construction

Investors looking to transition into development

Real estate professionals seeking to expand into development

Students and graduates interested in property careers

Anyone looking for practical insight into getting started in development