As co-owner of Property Mastermind, one of Australia's leading property development education platforms, Hilary Saxton has built a career helping people navigate the often complex world of property investment and development. Through mentoring, education, podcasting, and business leadership, she has worked to make property development more accessible while encouraging others to pursue goals they may not have previously thought possible.
Saxton's path to business leadership was shaped by significant personal challenges. Raised on a farm in New Zealand as one of seven children, she experienced adversity early in life, including becoming a teenage mother and later surviving domestic violence. Those experiences became a catalyst for personal change and ultimately influenced her commitment to helping others build confidence and create new opportunities for themselves.
Before entering the property sector, Saxton established a successful career as a personal trainer and coach. After transforming her own health and losing more than 100 kilograms, she spent years helping clients overcome barriers and develop healthier lifestyles. That coaching background would later become a foundation for her work mentoring aspiring property developers and business owners.
Building Property Mastermind
Her interest in property began through renovation projects, eventually leading to more than 20 successful developments. Today, she serves as co-owner and business manager of Property Mastermind, where she helps oversee programs designed to guide members through the development process. Since 2023, more than 300 members have participated in the program, with approximately 90% successfully completing a development project.
In recent years, Saxton has expanded her business activities through Urban Ultra Development, a property investment company focused on residential, retirement, industrial, and NDIS housing projects. Current developments include a 99-home community alongside the Greg Norman Golf Course, reflecting a broader focus on creating both investment opportunities and community infrastructure.
Sharing Lessons Through Books and Podcasts
Beyond property development, Saxton has also developed a growing presence as an author and podcast host. In 2023, she published 3 Wines In, a book that draws on her personal experiences to encourage women to overcome self-doubt and pursue meaningful change.
The same year, she launched the Bounce Back Better podcast, which explores themes of resilience, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. The podcast complements the established Property Mastermind Podcast, which has attracted listeners interested in property development, investing, and business education.
Saxton is also a frequent speaker whose presentations often combine practical business lessons with personal stories about perseverance and reinvention. Across her various ventures, a common theme emerges: helping people move beyond perceived limitations and take action toward goals that may initially seem out of reach.
Hilary Saxton won two Silver Stevie Awards for Maverick of the Year and for Most Innovative Woman of the Year – Property Industry, and Bronze Stevie Awards for Book of the Year and for Most Innovative Business Podcast by or for Women in the 2025 Stevie® Awards for Women in Business.
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