
Explore residential property development from site selection and design to financing, construction, and marketing, with feasibility analysis, land acquisition, and investor-ready proposals across seven modules.
Explore property development in South Africa, from identifying opportunities and feasibility studies to land acquisition, financing, design and construction, stakeholders, and marketing and sales, including residual valuation and development value.
Research the local market to identify plots, vacant land, and underutilized buildings for development. Leverage online platforms, zoning guidance, networking with local professionals, and real estate events to evaluate opportunities.
Explore zoning regulations and land use concepts such as building lines, bulk, consent use, coverage, and use zones, with a GIS-based case study.
Identify and assess market, financial, legal, and environmental risks in property development; mitigate them with due diligence, robust feasibility, alternative analyses, and professional recommendations to protect viability and funding.
Understand residual land value as the difference between potential revenue and development costs, including land purchase and site preparation, infrastructure, and permits, guiding feasibility and investment decisions.
Appoint professionals by drafting a contract, using Proxy's professional consultant service agreement, and requesting professional indemnity; verify the scope of work before accepting any fee proposal.
Explore marketing and sales strategies for a small residential development, including websites, marketing plans, visual renders and videography, social media, offline tactics, agent networks, and affordable rendering services.
Follow a case-study on a vacant land search in the Valdivia estate, performing market analysis, residual land value, and feasibility to spot 15-19% ROI opportunities.
Evaluate project viability with a detailed feasibility study and assemble a compelling development proposal for investors or lenders using cost inputs, cash flow, and market study.
This course is specifically designed for someone who is looking to broaden their knowledge in the residential property market. This course will provide you with the needed tool to be able to evaluate if a development is worthy to approach. This course is designed to provide you with tools and resources that are used within the South African property market to make informed decisions on the viability of residential development projects.
We will cover topics such as:
1. Introduction to property development: An overview of the property development process and the various stakeholders involved.
2. Feasibility studies: Techniques for evaluating the viability of a property development project, including market analysis, financial modeling, and risk assessment.
3. Project management: Strategies for managing the various phases of a property development project, including planning, design, construction, and sales.
4. Land acquisition: Strategies for identifying and securing suitable land for development, including due diligence, negotiation, and contracts.
5. Financing: Options for financing a property development project, including bank loans, private equity, and crowdfunding.
6. Planning and zoning: An understanding of the planning and zoning regulations that apply to property development, and how to navigate the planning process.
7. Design and construction: An overview of the design and construction process, including working with architects and contractors, and managing budgets and timelines.
8. Marketing and sales: Strategies for marketing and selling property developments, including identifying target markets, and leveraging digital marketing tools.
9. We will discuss a CASE STUDY where I will be going through the steps from the beginning of the process to the very end by using current resources and tools, templates and strategies so that you can practically see how to approach a development opportunity.
At the end of this course, you will develop the skills needed to assess the viability of a development opportunity.