
Funding the construction phase requires more than a valuation.
Funding the construction phase requires more than a valuation — facilities generally involve progressive drawdowns against costs and program.
Funding the construction phase requires more than a valuation — facilities generally involve progressive drawdowns against costs and program.
Construction facilities can involve progressive drawdowns as the build reaches agreed stages.
Before funding, the project should have a clear understanding of its cost base, realisation and exit. The final structure depends on the project and lender requirements.
Lenders may consider
- Construction contract and builder
- Quantity surveyor report
- Valuation and equity
- Presales
- Development costs and contingency
- Project timeline
Before funding, understand the numbers
- Total Development Cost
- Gross Realisation Value
- Debt and equity
- Interest and contingency
- Exit strategy
Things to weigh up
Builder, contract and program
Cost-to-complete and contingency
Quantity surveyor requirements

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Funding the transformation from one parcel into multiple assets — with a structure that reflects the end strategy.
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Learn morePrivate Lending
Private lending can provide an alternative where traditional lenders are not suitable — the question is whether the cost and structure make sense.
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