The art of valuing land
Are you a property developer, a real estate professional or an investor looking to calculate the potential profits and costs of a property development project? If ye…
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Property Development Best Practice
What is a sensitivity analysis and why does it matter?
Sensitivity analysis is a powerful tool used in decision-making and financial modelling that helps users understand how changes in key inputs or assumptions can impa…
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What makes a good development finance broker?
With margins often fine and the need for funding pressing, brokers play an integral role in the development finance process. Indeed, they are usually the preferred c…
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The advantages of external part exchange for property developers with The PX Partnership and Aprao
If you've ever considered part exchange when selling your development, now is the perfect time. It’s been hard for prospective buyers to acquire properties in recent…
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How development appraisals can help with construction and land loans
In previous blogs, we've introduced various development finance methods (Senior Debt, Mezzanine Finance, Joint Venture, Bridging Finance) and demonstrated how Aprao …
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What is bridging finance and how does it work?
What is bridging finance? Bridging finance is a type of short-term loan, typically lasting 12 to 18 months, that can be used for different purposes until long-term f…
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What is a joint venture and how does it work?
A ‘Joint Venture’ (JV) is where two or more businesses pool their resources to achieve a particular goal. A common example is a developer working with a third-party …
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5 reasons why you should reconsider your excel spreadsheet appraisal
Once upon a time, property developers turned to the back of envelopes to create appraisals, and accountants got out their trusty calculators! Then Excel came along, …
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What is Mezzanine Finance and how does it work?
What is Mezzanine Finance and how does it fit into your development appraisal? In this piece, we delve into how it compares to other finance methods and how you can …
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What is senior debt and how does it work?
Senior debt is an extremely important element of property development finance, and there can often be a lot of steps to follow to get your calculations right! But do…
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Aprao Definitions
This article will guide you through the key metrics we use in Aprao, and will give some explanation as to how they are calculated. On the right-hand side of Aprao, y…
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ICYMI Webinar Roundup: Land & New Homes Network and Aprao
ICYMI: this week our CEO Daniel Norman caught up with Kevin Ellis, Founder of Land & New Homes Network - a national association of professionals from across the …
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