Project Feasibility, Risk & Finance in Property Development

In Person

Date: 02/09/2025|Time: 8.30am-4.00pm|Course Format: In Person|Duration: 2 Day Course|Venue: Australian Institute of Management (AIM) WA, 76 Birkdale St, Floreat.

Learning Outcomes

Through this course participants will:

Understand the fundamentals of assessing project feasibility, including market analysis and financial metrics.
Learn how to identify and manage key risks affecting residential property development projects.
Explore funding strategies, including debt, equity, and alternative financing options.
Learn to create robust financial models, conduct sensitivity analyses and develop business cases.
Gain insights into aligning feasibility, risk, and finance to achieve project success.

Course Summary

This comprehensive and practical course is designed to provide professionals with a deep understanding of the key principles that drive successful property development projects. Through a detailed exploration of project feasibility, risk management, and financial considerations, this course is ideal for those involved in both residential land and built form development. This course is ideal for professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and improve the chances of achieving project success.

This course will be delivered by highly experience industry professionals, who will step you through the key considerations and processes, drawing on real examples and providing hands-on learning opportunities.

Date: Tuesday 2 September & Wednesday 3 September 2025

Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm

Venue: Australian Institute of Management (AIM) WA, 76 Birkdale St, Floreat.

Course Outline

Day 1

Project Feasibility & Product Selection

Creating a project feasibility – understanding the key components and how to determine high-level costs & revenues
Understanding price per lot and how to calculate it
Today’s benchmark costs/indicators
Value management – project evaluations – project selection
Understanding, analysis and aligning project briefs, production methods, project objectives
Optimising design methods
Understanding and navigating potential constraints like fragmented ownership
Portfolio diversification for risk management and increased returns

Risk & Return

Understanding risk
- What is project risk
- Types of risks – e.g. market, development, financial, environmental, political, legal
- Risk identification and assessment techniques
Understanding return
- Importance of effective cost management and process overview
- Capital Gains
- Risk Appreciation
- Tax Benefits
Balancing Risk and Return
- Market research
- Strategic planning of the development process
- Financial Management – Funding and cashflow and debt management
- Risk Mitigation Strategies – Utilising insurance, hedging against interest rate changes, and incorporating flexibility in project planning
- Engaging professional/expert services

Day 2

Develop for Value

A strategic focus: Brand -> Vision -> Reality
Understanding how to optimise time, cost and outcomes through gateways in the project lifecycle
Working with the complexity of maintaining a standard of quality across a diverse portfolio
What it looks like in practice

Project Finance – How to fund your project

Funding options e.g. Debt, equity, and alternative finance structures
Project finance – types, how and where to source it
Key factors lenders and investors consider in property development projects
Developing strategies to secure funding and maintain financial viability

Considerations for built form (MD/Townhouse Vs apartments)

Differences in financing built form projects compared to subdivisions
Key cost drivers for medium-density developments (townhouses) and apartments
Construction methods, site considerations, and compliance requirements
Comparison of per-unit costs, economies of scale, and overall project feasibility
Assessment of market demand, investment goals funding challenges and financial considerations in determining the most suitable built form for a project

Preparing a compelling business case + workshop

Key components of a compelling project business case
How to align project objectives with stakeholder expectations
How to structure a clear, persuasive narrative and effectively communicate project value to decision-makers
Examples of best practices for presenting feasibility, financials, and risk analysis
Group exercise in developing a business case