Echo Property Group

16/10/2026

Imagine looking back four years from now and having executed 3 development projects — without sacrificing your time, your lifestyle, or turning property investing into a second job.

Charlotte’s journey with Echo is a great example of this.

Her first project with Echo was a Rooming House in SEQ. We handled everything, we sourced the land, managed the build, furnishshed and tenanted the rooms on her behalf.

The next project with us, was a property she already owned. It was a 650m² site with a house on it, where her original idea was to develop townhouses. After looking at the planning, risk and numbers, we put forward a different approach: a staged subdivision and duplex strategy.

• Stage 1: Remove the existing house, subdivide 1 lot into 2, and build a Duplex on Lot 1.
• Stage 2: Build Duplex on Lot 2.

Across these projects, Charlotte has essentially added 5 investment properties to her portfolio.

What started as one investment has grown into a portfolio built over time, with each project bringing a different strategy and opportunity.

For us, that’s what building a portfolio is about. Not trying to do everything at once, but finding the right next step for where you’re at and building from there.

And we’re pretty proud to be part of Charlotte’s journey.

Thinking about building a diversified portfolio? Book a call with the Echo team: https://loom.ly/77eQFlQ

15/10/2026

How do we get a duplex to fit on a 300m2 block?

08/10/2026

Are you investing with a strategy, or just buying property?

It’s an important question, especially when you’re building a portfolio.

We recently sat down with Dion Fernandez from Stratega Finance on the Finance This, Property That podcast to talk about how investors can think beyond simply buying the next property and waiting for the market to do the work.

We covered rooming houses, subdivisions, duplex developments, creating equity through the right strategy, and most importantly, how each property fits into the bigger picture.

Because building a property portfolio isn’t necessarily about owning more properties.

It’s about knowing what each property is actually doing for you.

This was a great conversation with plenty of practical ideas for investors at different stages of their property journey.

Search for Episode 110, Part 1: How to manufacture equity through smarter property strategy

▶️ Watch it on YouTube: https://loom.ly/AvLPp0E

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or Spotify: https://loom.ly/Gt-t9uY

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07/10/2026

The right investment opportunity starts long before the build.

Sarah and Joel are on site looking at two blocks of land we recently secured off-market for clients to build two 5-bed, 5-bath rooming houses that are expected to generate about $440 per room per week in rental income.

There’s a lot that goes into deciding whether a site is actually worth pursuing - from sourcing opportunities through existing relationships, to researching demand, vacancy rates, local planning constraints and speaking with property managers on the ground, the work happens well before construction begins.

This combination of research, due diligence, experience, and relationships helps us identify opportunities that stack up for our clients.

To learn more about how we can help you build a high-yielding investment, reach out to our team by booking a call: https://loom.ly/77eQFlQ

05/10/2026

Hands are full. Hearts are fuller. ❤️

Life looks a little different these days with Indigo and Kai in our arms, and it’s made us think even more about why we invest in property.

When we first started, it was about creating more freedom and choice for ourselves. Now, a big part of it is about our family and the future we’re building together.

We want to create opportunities for our kids as they grow, while having the freedom to choose the life we want to live.

Property is one part of that.

But honestly, it’s moments like this that remind us what we’re actually building it all for.

Our family, our future, and a life we love.

02/10/2026

Building an investment property comes with a lot of moving parts… and a lot of decisions.

Which site? What’s the right strategy? What should you pay? Who do you trust to build it? And what happens when something doesn’t go to plan?

We’ve learned the answers on the ground, managing projects from start to finish.

From renovations and subdivisions to duplex and rooming house builds, every project has taught us something different.

And that experience matters when you’re investing your own money.

Because when challenges come up, and they will, it helps to have people around you who have seen them before and know how to work through them.

You don’t need to know everything about property development - you need the right people around you who do.

01/10/2026

How one negotiation saved Jason $40K

After four projects with Echo, Jason says there’s been plenty of moments where h he’s been glad to have us involved. But one particular land purchase really stuck with him.

He’d told Joel what he was comfortable paying for the land for one of his rooming house projects.

Joel could have taken that number, negotiated the deal and moved on.

Instead, he kept pushing.

Then came the phone call Jason wasn’t expecting: the land had been secured around $30–$40K below what he was prepared to pay.

For an investor, that’s more than a number on a contract.

It’s knowing that the person sitting across the table is actually looking after your money. That they’re not just trying to close the deal—they’re trying to get the right deal for you.

That’s what stood out to Jason.

After four projects together, it’s these moments that build the trust to keep investing with the same people.

Because when you’re putting a significant amount of your money into property, knowing you’ve got someone genuinely in your corner matters.

30/09/2026

A look through this clients third project with Echo! 💥🏡🏡

29/09/2026

This is how property became part of our story...

If you’re new to Echo, you might know us as the people behind the business, but you might not know how we both ended up here.

For us, property started with something pretty simple: we wanted the freedom and choice to live the life we wanted.

For Bianca, that lifestyle has always been a big part of who she is. She grew up on the Sunshine Coast and has always loved the outdoors, the coast and having the beach right on her doorstep.

For me, it was a bit different. I grew up in Victoria before moving to the Sunshine Coast for university. After finishing, I ended up working in the mines in WA. It didn’t take me long to realise it wasn’t something I wanted to do forever.

While I was there, I developed a real passion for property and started thinking about what was possible beyond working a job for someone else.

Then I came across a seriously run-down property in Alexandra Headland, just two streets back from the beach.

It was the classic “worst house in the best street”, and it was going to auction while I was home on R&R.

I wasn’t actually ready to bid, which turned out to be a pretty good thing. It passed in, and I managed to secure it afterwards.

And that house ended up changing more than just my property portfolio.

It’s actually where Bianca and I met.

And, well… the rest is history.

Today, investing and developing is still a big part of our lives and why we love helping others do the same - but it’s always been about more than the property itself.

It’s about freedom, choice and creating a life you genuinely enjoy living.

25/09/2026

What could your business help you invest in next?

This latest duplex project shows what a clear property strategy did for our client: over $700K in equity created, a $2,000/week rental appraisal, and a 6.5% gross yield.

At Echo, we help busy business owners put their capital to work through strategic property development - bringing the experience, planning and project management to turn an opportunity into an investment, while you stay focused on running your business.

Want to see how property could fit into your plans? Book a call with our team: https://loom.ly/77eQFlQ