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Due Diligence for Property Development
Overview
Comprehensive due diligence is essential before purchasing a development site to avoid potential issues that could delay delivery or render a project unfeasible. Moreover, financiers often require thorough due diligence before approving funds.
The Urban Developer’s Development Site Due Diligence vCourse provides a detailed guide to the legal, planning, engineering, and commercial essentials for conducting effective due diligence.
Course Outline
1. Legal Essentials (15 mins)
Overview of the legal due diligence process.
Key contractual terms and matters for investigation.
Risks of inadequate due diligence with real case studies.
Practical considerations and lessons learned.
Presented by: Rhett Oliver, National Head of Property and Development, Colin Biggers & Paisley
2. Planning Essentials (15 mins)
Strategic and statutory planning contexts, including regional and district plans.
Key controls: zoning, height, setbacks, and car parking.
Navigating the planning process: DAs, rezoning, and timeframes.
Interdisciplinary considerations: heritage, contamination, traffic, and utilities.
Presented by: Clare Swan, Director, Ethos Urban
3. Engineering Essentials (15 mins)
Service connections (sewer, water, electrical, etc.).
Ground conditions and geotechnical considerations.
Stormwater, flooding, and ecological requirements.
Traffic, acoustics, and other critical engineering factors.
Presented by: Emma Clements, Principal - Water & Flood, Inertia Engineering
4. Acquisition Essentials (15 mins)
Successful negotiation strategies for site acquisition.
Overview of contract types: unconditional, deferred, subject to approvals, etc.
Key contractual terms: pricing, deposit, due diligence, and settlement.
Examples of recent transactions and tips for acquiring opportunities.
Presented by: Antonio Mercuri, Principal and Director, GV Property
The session concludes with an interactive Q&A moderated by Adam Di Marco, Founder and CEO of The Urban Developer.
