Lesson 4: Know the Key Process of a Development Flashcards

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The importance of understanding the development process.

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UNDERSTAND THE BIG PICTURE OF THE CYCLE OF DEVELOPMENT.

UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION RELATIVE TO THE ENTIRE CYCLE OF DEVELOPMENT

UNDERSTAND THE POSITION OF A DEVELOPER.

HELP EVALUATE THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF A DEVELOPER

HELP EVALUATE RISKS ON TAKING ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.

HELP PLANNING PROJECTS FOR THE COMPANY’S PIPELINE.

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Process of development.

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ACQUISITION

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Acquisition process

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SITE ACQUISITION PROCESS

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT AND STUDY

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT

INITIAL CITY INQUIRY

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Site acquisition process

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SITE ASSEMBLY

MARKET OPEN LISTING

REDEVELOPMENT OF THE OLD SITE

ZONING AND DENSITY

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Environmental report

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PHASE 1: USED FOR DUE DILIGENCE OR FINANCING / NO SAMPLE COLLECTING OR TESTING IS REQUIRED / REVIEW SITE CONDITIONS AND DOCUMENTATION AND INTERVIEW

PHASE 2: POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS TRIGGER THE PHASE 2 STUDY

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Process of development

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ACQUISITION PROCESS

PROFORMA PROCESS

LAND ACQUISITION COMPLETION

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A proforma analysis is a set of calculations that projects the financial return that a proposed real estate development is likely to create.

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PROFORMA PROCESS

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Legal / title search - search the land title office to check legal title, restrictions, lien, or any other title registered on land.

Financing arrangement - land financing.

Legal ownership structure - review typical structure.

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LAND ACQUISITION COMPLETION

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9
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Process of Development

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DESIGN AND PERMIT

CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSING

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Design and permit process.

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REZONING PROCESS

DEVELOPMENT PERMIT / BUILDING PERMIT

PRE-SALE STARTS

CONSTRUCTION FINANCING PROCESS

DEMOLITION

TENDERING PROCESS

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Construction and closing

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BUILDING PERMIT

EXCAVATION

FINAL BUILDING PERMIT

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

CLOSING

HOME WARRANTY / DEFICIENCY PROCESS

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12
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Rezoning process

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UNDERSTAND COMMUNITY PLAN AND POLICIES

PRE-APPLICATION AND ENQUIRY

FORMAL APPLICATION AND SEEK PUBLIC INPUT

REZONING PLANNER MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL (REPORT WRITING)

PUBLIC HEARING

ZONING ENACTMENT

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Development permit / Building permit

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DP ENSURES THAT APPLICANTS’ DETAILED BUILDING DESIGN COMPLIES WITH ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT BY - LAW

BY -LAW REGULATES THE LAND USES, THE BUILDING LOCATION ON SITE, MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND SIZE, AND OTHER PROVISIONS

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14
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Pre-sale starts

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IN BC, CONDO PRE-SALE CANNOT START UNTIL OBTAINING DP

PRE-SALES HAVE A WINDOW OF NINE MONTHS

PRE-SALE ACTIVITIES NEED TO SEIZE UNLESS
1) CONSTRUCTION FINANCING IS OBTAINED
2) BP IS OBTAINED

MUST REGISTER IN HOME WARRANTY AND ARRANGE FOR DEPOSIT INSURANCE PROVIDER (TRAVELER AND AVIVA)

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15
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Building permit (staged)

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DIFFERENT CITIES HAVE VARIOUS PERMITTING PROCESS

STAGED BP IS PERMITTED (EXCAVATION PERMIT, SHORING PERMIT, FOUNDATION PERMIT, FULL BP)

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16
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Substancial completion

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CONSTRUCTION LOAN PAYOFFVSTARTS

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Finance at various stages

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LAND ACQUISITION FINANCING (55%-70%)

POST DP PRIOR TO BP

DURING CONSTRUCTION

COST OVERRUN AND DELAY IN THE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

COMPLETION

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Land Acquisition Financing (55%-70%)

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BANK LAND FINANCING PACKAGE COMPONENT

DEVELOPER BACKGROUND AND TRACK RECORDS

SITE ZONING, DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

APPRAISED VALUE, PURCHASE PRICE, PROFORMA

LOAN REPAYMENT, TERMS, AND GUARANTEE

LOAN-TO-COST RATIO AND LOAN-TO-VALUE RATIO

INTEREST ONLY (18-24 MONTHS WITH RENEWAL)

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Post DP prior to BP

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ARRANGE DEPOSIT INSURANCE

NEGOTIATE AND SELECT CONSTRUCTION FINANCING

ALTERNATIVE LENDER FOR SECOND FINANCING

FINALIZE EQUITY / DEPOSIT / LOAN PORTION

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Post DP prior to BP (Typical Example)

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EQUITY 10,000,000
DEPOSIT 15,000,000
BANK 75,000,000
TOTAL 100,000,000

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During Construction

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FIRST DRAW CONDITION: ALL EQUITY HAS TO BE IN PLACE BY THE FIRST DRAW

DEPOSIT AND CONSTRUCTION DRAWS WILL BE ON A SPLIT 50/50 BASIS

CONSTRUCTION DRAW IS SUBMITTED BY THE DEVELOPER, VERIFIED BY THE QUANTITY SURVEYOR (ACTING ON BEHALF OF BANKS), AND FUNDED BY THE BANK

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Cost overrun and delay in the construction schedule

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ASSESSED BY BANK AND QS

THE TIMING OF THE DELAY IS CRITICAL

THE REASON FOR THE DELAY IS ALSO CRITICAL.

POSSIBLE WAYS TO FUNDING OVERRUN ARE CONTINGENCY AND EQUITY.

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Completion

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PEAK OF THE LOAN AT COMPLETION

LOAN PAYOFF FROM SALES PROCEEDS

BANK REQUIRES A MINIMUM PERCENTAGE OF SALES PROCEEDS TO PAY DOWN THE DEBT

GST REMITTANCE.

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Evaluation of developers

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REPUTATION

SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS

FINANCING READINESS

FINANCING PARTNERS

PRE-SALE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRESS

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Reputation

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REPUTATION IN THE MARKET

SCALE OF PAST PROJECTS

DELAY (IF ANY) IN PROJECTS

QUALITY OF PROJECTS

NEW PROJECT TYPE AND / OR MARKET

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Selection of consultants

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MOST OF THE PROFITS ARE LOCKED IN AT THE EARLY DESIGN DUE DILIGENCE STAGE

REZONING AND DENSITY NEGOTIATION IS THE KEY.

ARCHITECT PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN THE REZONING AND DESIGN STAGE.

OTHER CONSULTANT’S COORDINATION WILL DETERMINE THE QUALITY OF THE DRAWING AND THE ABILITY TO SOLVE CHANGING REQUIREMENTS.

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Financing readiness

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OVERALL CORPORATE GUARANTEE

LAND VALUE LIFT

CASHFLOW MANAGEMENT

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Financing partners

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PAST RELATIONSHIP WITH FINANCING PARTNERS

HISTORY AND OVERALL SUPPORTIVENESS

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Pre-sale activities and progress

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ABILITY TO CREATE VALUE AND SET THE PRICE

MONITOR SALES PROGRESS AND BALANCE THE BANK REQUIREMENT ON PRE-SALE AND MARKET ABSORPTION

ABILITY TO HOLD WHEN PRE-SALES ACTIVITIES SLOW DOWN DUE TO MARKET CONDITIONS

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Developer’s financing

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ABILITY TO GET FINANCING FOR A PROJECT

ABILITY TO PAY GC ON TIME

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

LIQUIDITY AND CONTIGENCY

DEVELOPER’S INTERNAL ACCOUNTING / FINANCE TEAM’S PROFESSIONALISM

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Evaluation of GC - from developer’s perspective

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REPUTATION

BACKGROUND AND HISTORY

MOST RECENT PROJECT

REFERENCES

TRADE RELATIONSHIP

QUALITY OF TRADE

INSURANCE CLAIM HISTORY

BONDING ABILITY

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General Contractor’s Finance

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COLLECTION OF PAYMENTS

PAYMENT TERMS FOR SUBTRADES

CREDIT POLICIES AND RELATIONSHIP WITH VENDORS

FINANCE / ACCOUNTING TEAM’S EFFICIENCY

OPERATING LINES

RELATIONSHIPS WITH BANKS

OVERHEAD CONTROL AND UTILIZATION

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Are centralized insurance and loss control programs that can protect the project owner, general contractor, and / or subcontractors under a single insurance policy or set of policies for the construction project.

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WRAP-UP INSURANCE PROGRAM

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Protect your construction projects from specific kinds of property damage.

It also typically includes coverage for expenses related to construction should property damage occur and delay the completion of a project.

Umbrella coverage / Corporate coverage

Corporate and personal guarantee

Claim process

Lien / bond

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BUILDING RISK INSURANCE

35
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Deficiency and home warranty

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DEVELOPER / GC / TRADES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

HOME WARRANTY

COSTS

CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS

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