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Successful development management is about maintaining control of the bigger picture while keeping every part of the project moving in the right direction. DLPUK provides experienced development management for residential projects, bringing together the commercial, technical and delivery aspects of a development under a clear and coordinated approach.
DLPUK provides comprehensive development management services for residential and mixed-use property developments, taking strategic, commercial and operational oversight from site acquisition and development feasibility through to planning, construction, completion and exit.
Our services
DLPUK provides development management for residential property projects, taking a broader commercial and strategic view of the development beyond the day-to-day coordination of construction. With practical developer-side experience, we maintain oversight of viability, cost, programme, risk, quality and financial performance, ensuring decisions remain aligned with the wider objectives of the project as it progresses from planning and design through to completion and exit.
Our involvement can be tailored to the project, from independent oversight, review, reporting and additional development resource to a fully outsourced development management role. Where required, we act as the client’s representative, coordinating the professional team and providing the direction and accountability needed to protect value, manage risk and keep the development moving forward.
> Development Strategy
Establishing a clear strategic project execution plan for progressing a development from initial opportunity through to delivery and exit
> Residual Land Value Assessments
Assessing the amount a developer can afford to pay for land based on the anticipated value, costs, profit requirements and financial performance of the proposed development.
> Development Viability Appraisals & Assessments
Assessing the financial performance and commercial viability of a development, including costs, revenues, sales, profit and anticipated returns.
> Risk & Opportunity Assessment
Identifying key risks and opportunities that may affect the development's viability, programme or financial performance and advising on appropriate mitigation strategies.
> Feasibility Studies
Evaluating the potential of a development opportunity by considering planning, market, technical, financial and delivery factors.
> Development Programme Strategy
Establishing an overarching development programme that identifies key stages, milestones, dependencies and decision points from acquisition through to completion.
> Sensitivity and Scenario Modelling
Testing how changes in key assumptions, such as sales values, construction costs, programme or finance, could affect the overall viability and returns of a development.
> Unit Mix & Product Positioning Strategy
Advising on the optimal mix, configuration and positioning of units to align the proposed development with target market demand and maximise commercial performance.
> Market, Demand & Competitor Analysis
Assessing local market conditions, buyer demand, comparable developments and competing schemes to establish market opportunities, risks and appropriate positioning.
> Sales Pricing & Unit Pricing Strategy
Assessing the financial performance and commercial viability of a development, including costs, revenues, sales, profit and anticipated returns.
> Rental, Yield & Investment Value Analysis
Assessing achievable rental values, investment yields and capital values to support rental-led developments and investment decisions.
> Feasibility Studies
Evaluating the potential of a development opportunity by considering planning, market, technical, financial and delivery factors.
> Sales Progression & Transaction Monitoring
Monitoring the progress of reservations, sales, legal enquiries, exchanges and completions, providing clear visibility of transaction status and identifying potential delays or risks to completion.
> Revenue, Sales Velocity & Absorption Forecasting
Forecasting anticipated sales revenues and absorption rates to establish realistic sales performance assumptions and support development appraisals, cashflow forecasting and investment decisions.
> Cost, Revenue & Sensitivity Analysis
Testing the impact of changes in development costs, sales values, programme, finance and other assumptions to understand potential impacts on viability and returns.
> Commercial Risk & Value Optimisation
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and advising on strategies to protect development value, improve financial performance and mitigate potential exposure.
> Development Budget & Cost Benchmarking
Reviewing development budgets and benchmarking key cost assumptions against relevant market data and comparable schemes to identify potential risks and opportunities.
> Cashflow & Funding Requirement Forecasting
Preparing and reviewing development cashflow forecasts to understand the timing of expenditure, funding requirements and anticipated sales or investment receipts.
> Feasibility Studies
Evaluating the potential of a development opportunity by considering planning, market, technical, financial and delivery factors.
> Funding & Finance Strategy
Advising on development funding requirements, appropriate funding structures and the balance between debt and equity to support the successful progression of a development.
> Financial Model & Investment Return Reviews
Reviewing financial models and assessing development profit, return on cost, IRR, ROI and other key investment metrics to evaluate overall financial performance.
> Investment Opportunity & Risk Reviews
Establishing strategic delivery programmes and phasing plans, including consideration of enabling and early works required to reduce risk and improve delivery certainty.
> Due Diligence Coordination
Establishing strategic approaches to identifying, assessing and mitigating risks that may affect development delivery, programme, commercial performance or viability.
> Acquisition Strategy & Site Opportunity Assessments
Establishing the overall approach to delivering the development, considering procurement routes, risk allocation, programme, cost certainty, quality and client requirements.
> Legal Due Diligence & Title Review
Evaluating alternative procurement routes and delivery models to identify the approach that best balances cost, programme, risk, control and commercial objectives.
> Value Engineering & Commercial Optimisation
Identifying opportunities to optimise design, specification and procurement while protecting quality, market positioning and overall development value.
> Consultant & Contractor Procurement Strategy
Advising on the selection, procurement and appointment of professional consultants and contractors required to support the successful delivery of the development.Providing strategic advice before acquisition to assess the potential scale, use, value and development opportunities associated with a site.
> Procurement strategy
Advising on the most suitable route to market based on the project, programme, budget and level of risk.
> Consultant team selection
Identifying, assessing and appointing the right professional team and contractors for the project.
> Tender Management & Evaluation
Managing tender processes, reviewing submissions and supporting clients in making informed appointment decisions.
> Consultant & Contractor Appointments
Coordinating appointments, scopes of service and responsibilities so everyone is clear on what they are delivering.
> Contract Strategy
Advising on appropriate contract structures and commercial arrangements for the project.
> Programme & Delivery Planning
Establishing a clear delivery programme, key milestones and responsibilities from pre-construction through to completion.Providing strategic advice before acquisition to assess the potential scale, use, value and development opportunities associated with a site.
> Cost, Quality & Programme Oversight
Monitoring delivery against budget, programme and quality expectations, with issues identified and addressed early.
> Delivery Risk Management
Assessing funding requirements and advising on appropriate debt, equity and finance structures to support the acquisition and subsequent development.
> Highest & Best Use & Acquisition Appraisals
Identifying and managing risks that could affect cost, programme, procurement or overall project delivery.
Development Management Support
DLPUK provides development management for residential property projects, taking a broader commercial and strategic view of the development beyond the day-to-day coordination of construction.With practical developer-side experience, we maintain oversight of viability, cost, programme, risk, quality and financial performance, ensuring decisions remain aligned with the wider objectives of the project as it progresses from planning and design through to completion and exit.
Our involvement can be tailored to the project, from independent oversight and additional development resource to a fully outsourced development management role. Where required, we act as the client’s representative, coordinating the professional team and providing the direction and accountability needed to protect value, manage risk and keep the development moving forward.
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