“Nik has entrepreneurial flair,” said Kerry Lowe. “She actually understands and sees the project in a business light.”

Kerry Lowe Developments had a property suitable for 36 industrial lots but Kerry’s preferred goal was to sell the land to the neighbour. The neighbour felt confident making a low offer because the council had pushed back the development application. There was a 10-page list of issues covering aboriginal relics, ecology and other concerns.