Development consultancy

Our consultants are happy to assist at any stage of the development process. Be it a feasibility study, land acquisition, securing planning permission, or the on-site delivery of a new home – the guidance of our qualified professionals keeps projects running smoothly and makes sure all milestones are met.

We can work alongside your Project Managers or Development Managers, or provide Director level support. We take great pride in the flexibility of our approach, with the core goal of providing the most fitting solution based on your structures, processes and goals.

Directing projects from start to finish, our outsourced development management service leans on the knowledge and dedication of our team to deliver great results for our clients.

After working closely with you to understand your aims and ambitions for the work ahead, we then oversee every step of your development’s journey, from site-finding and design proposals all the way to planning consent, tendering, build contract and on-site delivery.

It is a truly end-to-end offering – we even provide clear, dependable advice for the marketing and sale of your Shared Ownership properties.

Our team is highly regarded for its extensive experience in financial modelling. Network Homes, LB Harrow, Londonewcastle, Aitch Group and BeFirst are among the Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Private Developers that entrust this responsibility to our consultants on various projects.

On average, we have 25 financial viability assessments being instructed at any one time, with GDV ranging from £4 million all the way to £2 billion. This illustrates the trust our clients have in our ability to interpret planning and town guidance to establish the most appropriate level of affordable housing.

We believe in complete professionalism and total transparency. All project correspondence is documented to offer complete oversight over any financial assessment or reporting. Furthermore, no report makes it to you without a thorough quality assurance check by our team.

We recognise that no two projects’ needs are the same, and so we cater for clients across a diverse range of requirements and environments.

Our development experts have substantial experience throughout the property sector, and use this to develop completely bespoke Policy & Procedure documentation and flow charts built around your needs.

We also understand and address the appropriate standards and audit requirements your developments must meet, whether that be from the GLA or Homes England, to ensure your policies and procedures are compliant with the latest guidance and best practice.

Securing planning permission is arguably the most crucial step in a new development’s journey, and it can pose significant challenges.

Helping to ensure the right specialist team is appointed is critical, and we will work closely with you and your team to help overcome potential hurdles and obtain favourable planning consents. This will give your project the ideal platform for success and meet your specific requirements while also providing meaningful engagement with residents and stakeholders.

Our excellent, long-lasting relationships with many local authorities gives us valuable insight that enhances our ability to help you make positive, considered planning decisions that will support the speed and success of your project.

When it comes to putting forward a regeneration bid, we come from a place of extensive experience and our excellent track record in supporting clients on successful bids speaks volumes. The vast amount of projects we have undertaken means we’re able to deliver bid submissions that understands the nuances of the sector and are conscious of the specific challenges that could be faced.

We can tailor the process however you need us to, delivering regeneration bid writing services solely or in conjunction with other firms where needed.

A Development Strategy sits at the heart of any residential project or development programme growth objectives, outlining the projections and aspirations that shape how it proceeds from start to finish. As such, this critical document will typically include your:

• Commentary on the strategic context of the project
• Targets for growth
• Governance and board arrangements
• Geographic fit
• Tenure options
• An assessment of the housing’s needs

Our consultants will compile these vital details on your behalf. By building a strong understanding of your goals for this project, alongside our specialist knowledge of developmental governance, finance, business planning and more, we make sure your strategy is well thought out. This in turn allows your projects to run smoothly by never losing sight of the bigger picture and your ultimate development, regeneration and organisational objectives.

Our presence across London, the South East and the Home Counties, covering a wide range of local authorities, gives us incredible insight into your wider market, which in turn allows us to draw (anonymised) comparisons against your competitors.

This helps you gauge your current performance against similar providers in your area, identifying opportunities for improvements in your own service.

We take great pride in the ongoing development of our team, keeping our consultants on the cutting edge of all property development matters. It is one of our core focuses – and something we can also assist your team with.

We can offer a wide range of training and Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, addressing key issues at every stage of the development process. We can also support your team to pursue professional qualifications, such as RICS, and provide networking events and opportunities for your teams.

We are a proud sponsor of Future for London, as well as similar events, as we see these initiatives as wonderful ways to share expertise with our peers and keep informed of the latest housing-related developments. This holistic insight means you always receive the most in-depth, informed guidance across your project.

Many aspects of business plans are built on assumptions – but it’s important to know that these are both accurate and viable.

We work closely with organisations to assess and test their business plans and models. This enables us to make any relevant recommendations which will help the deliverability of a development programme and support organisational risk management.