Real Estate Due Diligence

The due diligence process is a vital part of most real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposal and restructuring. We manage and advise on formal due diligences processes, including deal structure, property analysis, feasibility analysis, valuation, market research, risk analysis, consultant due diligence, lease analysis, legal documentation and joint venture structuring.

Feasibility & Risk Analysis

The ability to make sound decisions is deeply rooted in the quality of information that is available to the investor. We use our local knowledge and direct investment experience to inform market assumptions and financial indices affecting geographies, real estate asset classes and sectors and perform highest and best analysis, market and financial feasibility analysis. Our business prides itself on its strong focus on risk management based on a disciplined approach to project and financial risk analysis, market analysis, due diligence, financial modelling, documentation and project delivery.

Transaction Structuring, Negotiation & Management

Efficient transaction structuring from a tax, legal and financial perspective is key to a successful deal close. We advise on complex structuring arrangements, joint ventures and disputes and negotiate commercial terms, price risk, review legal documentation and manage the transaction and settlement process on behalf of owners, investors and developers.

Capital Solutions

We are experienced in a wide range of capital raising transactions. From traditional debt and equity financing to more complex restructuring and recapitalisation transactions, we can provide access to financing sources through our extensive network and help structure and arrange highly customised financial solutions including, senior secured or asset-based loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity and straight equity.

Financial and Risk Management

As experienced financial managers, we prepare and manage project budgets and cashflows, track financial performance, prepare financial reports, administer project funding and drawdown arrangements and co-ordinate all conditions precedent required for the initial drawdown of funding and repayment of borrowings. Our strong focus on risk analysis means we monitor leverage, manage liquidity, review asset valuations, research and assess investment opportunities and engage external experts where required to ensure all possible risks are identified, investigated and managed.

Development Strategy & Management

We are experienced in a wide range of capital raising transactions. From traditional debt and equity financing to more complex restructuring and recapitalisation transactions, we can provide access to financing sources through our extensive network and help structure and arrange highly customised financial solutions including, senior secured or asset-based loans, mezzanine financing, preferred equity and straight equity.

Asset Advisory

We assist corporate owners and tenants to maximise the value of their commercial assets and leases by performing strategic property reviews, lease reviews, cashflow analysis, revenue optimisation strategies, sale and lease-back analysis and asset repositioning strategies.

Turnaround and Restructuring

Real estate can become distressed for any number of reasons. We identify the key issues impacting asset performance, develop effective strategies, facilitate cooperation and consensus amongst stakeholders and implement timely and value preserving solutions. During times of stress, we can assist company management and stakeholders by preparing detailed independent assessments and actively advising on and implementing  stabilisation,  turnaround,  restructuring, recapitalisation and realising strategies.

Divestment

We manage divestments to ensure optimum commercial outcomes from the sale of individual assets and debt and asset portfolios. We prepare and review assets disposal strategies, manage the engagement of real estate agents, prepare sales offering memorandums, prepare marketing plans and carry out negotiations on behalf of our clients.