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A viability assessment using the residual method to value land or development sites, accounting for build costs, professional fees, finance, and anticipated GDV (Gross Development Value).

Clients

  • Developers and planning consultants
  • Lenders and funders
  • Landowners

Why Our Commercial Development Appraisals Deliver

Supports funding, land acquisition, and project planning. Helps identify profitability, risk exposure, and landowner negotiations.

Land value, construction costs, professional fees, financing, sales values, profit margins and sensitivity testing.

Through scenario testing of lettings, construction costs and interest rate impacts.

Yes, we provide impartial viability assessments for partnership structures.

Typically 20-30% of GDV, adjusted for location and risk profile.

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Commercial Development Appraisals That De-Risk Decisions
Successful development requires more than construction expertise, it needs financial clarity. Holdens Chartered Surveyors provide independent, RICS-regulated development appraisals across Lancashire, Cumbria and Greater Manchester, helping developers, investors and lenders make confident, informed decisions. We deliver clear financial analysis through residual land valuations, build cost benchmarking, market evidence, funding advice and sensitivity testing. This ensures every scheme is grounded in robust figures rather than assumptions. From land acquisition to project exit, our appraisals give you the insight to negotiate effectively, secure funding and maximise profitability in today’s challenging development market.

6 Benefits of Development Appraisals (Commercial)

Assesses Site Viability and Profitability

Our appraisals rigorously test financial feasibility, ensuring only commercially viable projects proceed to the next stage.

Breaks Down Project Development Costs

Detailed analysis of construction, professional fees and financing costs prevents budget overruns.

Supports Land Negotiations or Joint Ventures

Provides impartial valuation evidence for land purchase discussions and partnership structuring.

Helps Structure Finance and Funding Deals

Creates lender-ready financial models with stress-tested cashflows for debt or equity raising.

Used in Option Agreement Valuations

Establishes evidence-based pricing for land option exercises and overage payments.

Informs Project Go/No-Go Decisions

Clear financial metrics (IRR, profit-on-cost) enable confident investment choices at key gateways.

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