Category: Development and Construction

The Capital Stack When it comes to property development, one of the most important concepts to understand is the capital stack. In simple terms, the capital stack refers to the different sources of financing that are used to fund a property development project. These sources of financing can include equity, debt, and other types of […]

10 Questions Lenders Ask When Funding Property Developments (Part 2) Welcome to part two of our blog series, where we explore the top 10 questions lenders and finance companies in Auckland will ask during the application process. The previous blog post covered the first five questions lenders will ask. In this instalment, we will delve […]

10 Questions Lenders Ask When Funding Property Developments (Part 1) Securing funding for your property development can be challenging , but understanding what information is relevant to your lender can make the process less daunting. This blog post will be the first in a two-part series where we break down some of the critical questions […]

It is well established that settlement default risk increases during downturns in the property market. A settlement default occurs when a purchaser fails to complete the purchase of a property according to the terms of a binding sale and purchase agreement. At ASAP, we have personally witnessed an increase in the number of purchasers attempting […]

Formulating a robust exit strategy is a critical part of the development process. When assessing an application for a development loan, the credibility of a clients’ proposed exit strategy will be reviewed and assessed in detail. There are several ways a developer can exit a construction loan – the most common strategies being: to sell […]

Subdivisions are a common feature in property development. The subdivision process is where a parcel of land is divided into one or more parcels. When complete, a unique Record of Title will issue for each new parcel of land. In our experience, some of the most common issues in development pertain to an inability to […]

In our previous blog we explored key factors property developers should consider when undertaking pre-purchase due diligence. In this blog, we revisit some of those concepts with a particular focus on neighbour consents and approvals. In our experience, neighbours will object to having a property development occur in their back yard. This is not surprising […]

Thorough due diligence is an essential risk mitigation strategy that all purchasers need to undertake before acquiring a property. For developers, it is an opportunity to test a project’s viability and identify key risk items that may impede or prevent a project’s completion and you ability to obtain finance. Due diligence should include an investigation […]

By now, most property developers will be well aware of the credit crunch sweeping through the development finance sector. With limited funds at their disposal, development finance lenders are allocating funds on a preferential basis with a focus on existing client relationships – at the same time, lending criteria is adjusting. Lower LVRs and higher […]

As a builder or developer, you will know that working in construction means being vulnerable to all kinds of risks, many of which can result in compensation claims or financial loss. The inherently unpredictable and dangerous nature of the work means that you, your employees, sub-contractors, and members of the public are all vulnerable to […]