Strategic consultancy
Through in depth market research we provide tailored and objective approach to the development process across all property sectors.
Our team of chartered surveyors and research analysts provides a complete consultancy service that advises and adds value at all stages of the development process. From advising on the design process, finance and valuation and sales and marketing stages, through to property facilities and management, we can guide the development from an initial design concept to an income producing asset. By considering design massing and working with architects and master-planners at an early stage in the process, we can save time and money through ensuring a scheme in¬formed by market forces is planned and built.
Key services include:
Market research:
Our research and historic data collation enables us to undertake an assessment of:
- market strength for potential development
- level of market support for rents and capital values
- demand outlook, based on economic trends and prospects
- supply pipeline
- vacancies and rents as a factor of supply and demand
Highest and best-use:
A detailed analysis of a site’s potential highest and best-use is a vital instrument in gauging and ensuring that schemes are suitable for market absorption at an early stage in the design process.
Highest and best-use will focus on and consider:
- ground conditions, utilities and access
- demographic studies of the local population and proposed end users
- analysis of existing and future property supply
- levels of demand in the market
- development recommendations
- financial analysis for the given project
Feasibility studies:
Viability and feasibility studies are central to decision-making throughout the development process. Our financial model allows for a flexible approach to real estate appraisal in conjunction with client requirements. Financial analysis includes:
- net present value calculations to aid in financial ranking
- internal rate of return to access project profitability
- sensitivity analysis where multiple uses for the site are possible
- alternative performance indicators such as ROI and cash on cash to rank projects