ABOUT

Director, Andrew Rice has been in the development management sector offering consulting services for over 30 years. Property-related activities include but not limited to, site analysis and acquisition, project feasibility analysis, planning permit application submissions, finance acquisition, project management & various property-related negotiations.

PDA offers customers the following services:

SITE ANALYSIS & ACQUISITION

Through up-to-date market research & industry contacts, PDA is able to identify potential properties, both on & off the market, and undertake detailed site analysis to determine the viability of proceeding with further development activity, whether that be obtaining a permit to on-sell or undertaking the development in its entirety (acquisition, design, marketing & sales, financing, construction, settlements, financial close)

Project Feasibility Analysis

Having undertaken numerous projects across various sectors & through the use of detailed financial modelling PDA is able to undertake project feasibility & risk analysis to ensure project viability & accurate profit outcomes & return on equity forecasts. Through this process potential scenarios including their opportunities and risks are identified.

PLANNING PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Adding value to potential development sites is a major activity undertaken by PDA. PDA strives to obtain the most suitable permits for each site taking into consideration site constraints & opportunities, local market research, historical planning outcomes & sales data. With extensive experience dealing with local planning authorities, state government & VCAT, PDA negotiates the many & varied planning hurdles to exceed planning outcome expectations.

FINANCE ACQUISITION

PDA has experience in structuring complex finance deals to ensure projects are properly financed for their entirety. Through the use of detailed cash flows & financial models PDA can accurately identify the timing of finance requirements as well as potential financial risks. PDA can work on behalf of clients to obtain necessary finance whether that be for mezzanine or construction debt.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PDA has the capabilities to run development projects from inception through to completion including but not limited to such tasks as contract negotiations, consultant engagements, value management, design management, builder engagement & negotiation, cash flow management, project marketing campaigns, management of the sales & settlements process, defects management, budget management & payments for all involved stakeholders.

PROPERTY RELATED NEGOTIATIONS

Through detailed market analysis and research PDA can effectively negotiate lease terms, land purchases, head contract negotiations, project finance terms, development structures & many other property and construction cost related transactions.