Development Management

LAND ACQUISITION & ECONOMICS

General advice regarding the potential of a prospective site for approval and economic return before commitments
Advice for preparation of agreements of Purchase/sale of a prospective property
Advice during the due-diligence period regarding potential pitfalls and key elements that may affect development (environmental, servicing, markets etc.)
Advice regarding the potential market for a prospective property (with others)
Preparation of and updating of Land Development Economic Forecast & Cash Flow Projection

Acting as Team Leader throughout the Land Development Process (not the building process)
Participation & advice in meetings with investors, lenders, municipal staff & politicians
Participation & advice regarding the compilation of the Project Team including the lawyer, the surveyor, the building designers, the marketing consultants etc.
Retaining the Development Team on behalf of the Owner,
Retaining outside consultants on behalf of the Owner (Site Electrical, Archaeological, Environmental, Traffic, Structural etc.)
Maintaining good communications with the Owner and Investors
Expediting action including approvals
Preparation of Timeline & updating as required
Producing & maintaining a project prioritized “DO LIST”
Expediting and participating in the resolution of planning, engineering or other issues
Participating in selection of building materials, colours etc.
Input into marketing documents & that process
Coordination and resolution of development issues during the building process

Negotiating terms of SPA approvals
Preparation of First Draft of Condominium Documents for finalization by the lawyer
Negotiations for and expediting of reduction & release of SPA securities & Hydro rebates
Negotiations for and expediting of Hydro Agreement
Expediting of easements required by utilities
Negotiations for Lot Sales and follow-up with the builder
Participating with the Condominium Board during the period up to the “turnover” date
Negotiations and expediting of return by the City of securities provided for the project