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Valuation of land or property with development potential, often using the residual method. Includes analysis of Gross Development Value (GDV), build costs, and planning status.

Clients

  • Property developers
  • Lenders and banks
  • Landowners and planning consultants

Why Our Development Appraisals Deliver

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Developers and lenders require appraisals to assess feasibility, profitability, and lending risk.

Land value, build costs, professional fees, financing, sales values, profit margins, and sensitivity analysis.

Through scenario testing of sales values, construction costs, and interest rate fluctuations.

Yes, we provide the detailed financial models banks and investors require.

Typically 15-25% of GDV, but we tailor this to location, scale and risk profile.pecialist HMO lenders including Paragon, Kent Reliance and Precise.

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Strategic Development Appraisals for Confident Investments
Navigating property development requires more than just construction expertise - it demands rigorous financial analysis to transform opportunities into profitable projects. Holden's Development Appraisal Service provides the commercial clarity developers, investors and funders need to make informed decisions at every project stage. Our appraisals combine: Residual valuation techniques to establish land value ceilings Current build cost data from active construction projects Local market intelligence on achievable sales values Stress testing for interest rate and market fluctuations Planning risk assessment including policy constraints For housebuilders, this means avoiding overpaying for land. For investors, it provides assurance of viable returns. And for lenders, it delivers the robust due diligence required to back schemes with confidence. In an era of rising construction costs and shifting buyer demand, our development appraisals give you the financial foresight to: Structure competitive land bids Secure optimal development finance Mitigate risk through scenario planning Maximise profit through informed decision-making Trust our development specialists to provide the numbers behind your next successful project.

6 Benefits of Development Appraisals

Supports Land Acquisition Decisions

Determines the maximum viable purchase price by assessing residual land value after accounting for all development costs and profit margins.

Evaluates Financial Viability of Projects

Comprehensive cashflow modelling tests profitability under different market conditions and build scenarios.

Considers Planning Constraints

Factors in Section 106 obligations, CIL payments, and planning risk when assessing project feasibility.

Helps Structure Development Finance

Provides the detailed financial projections lenders need to assess loan-to-cost and loan-to-value ratios.

Includes Build Costs and Sale Projections

Incorporates current construction pricing and local market evidence to validate development budgets.

Used in Site Disposal or Option Agreements

Provides objective valuation evidence when negotiating with landowners or potential purchasers.

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