Property developers have a reputation for being unscrupulous and unreliable. This may stem from the fact that one does not need a qualification to be a property developer, and many people go into the field with the idea of making quick money. In addition, the difference between success and failure is very slender. This book traces the booms and busts that the industry has undergone in recent years. It aims present the activities of developers in an objective light. The book is an insider's account, but it is designed to help both practitioners and to give critics a fuller understanding of the industry.