Services
Site identification & appraisal
Ibis is experienced at finding, appraising and introducing land opportunities to private developer and RSL clients. We also benefit from our strong relationships with these clients in early knowledge of emerging schemes which can be introduced to appropriate partners.
Site identification
- Introducing a broad range of residential development opportunities (both on and off market) through our extensive range of contacts, including agents, landowners and developers.
- Appraisal report identifying risk areas, planning policy, constraints and other material considerations (technical, legal, contract structure etc).
Site layout and design development
- Using our established associations with architects and engineers to advise on the best use for a site.
- Adapting site layouts and building design options to fit with the location, topography population demographics, needs and site specific restrictions.
- Advising on themes for a site and designing the properties to maximise net useable floor areas and the prospect for planning permission success.
Site valuation and appraisal
- Undertaking financial development appraisals using proprietary software programmes such as Proval/Pamwin to determine viability.
Site acquisition
- Liaising with legal advisors regarding title issues
- Instructing site surveys such as flood risk assessments, contamination and subsoil conditions
- Investigating accessibility and provision of proposed services
- Investigating the suitability of joint ventures, options, conditional contracts, clawback, overage and development agreements
- Negotiating stage payments and contracts
