Understanding Development Pro Forma Basics
Navigating the world of real estate development requires a solid grasp of financial tools. One such tool is the development pro forma. This document is essential for…
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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 modeling that helps users understand how changes in key inputs or assumptions can impac…
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A perfect pro forma in just 2 minutes?
Aprao's free property development feasibility platform produces perfect pro formas in just 2 minutes! 📈
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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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How we trained 60 freelancers on Aprao’s underwriting software in just an hour...
We recently hosted a training session with 60 freelancers from Bullpen - real estate experts who create spreadsheets and proformas every single day for their clients…
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How development feasibilities 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 feasibility
Once upon a time, property developers turned to the back of envelopes to create feasibilities, and accountants got out their trusty calculators! Then Excel came alon…
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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 feasibility? In this piece, we delve into how it compares to other finance methods and how you ca…
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4 reasons to move your development feasibilities into the cloud
In this article, we discuss 4 key reasons to move your development feasibilities into the cloud and away from legacy valuation systems.
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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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