Development Consultancy

A development consultant provides strategic advice throughout the development lifecycle, helping landowners, developers, investors and occupiers maximise value and minimise risk. This can include site acquisition, development appraisals, viability assessments, planning strategy, pre-letting advice, disposal strategy and project positioning.

The earlier, the better. Involving a development consultant at the outset of a project can help identify opportunities and constraints before significant costs are incurred. Early advice often leads to better-informed decisions around site acquisition, planning strategy, design considerations and development viability.

Yes. We undertake detailed development appraisals to assess the commercial viability of a scheme. By analysing factors such as acquisition costs, construction costs, rental values, yields, planning considerations and market demand, we provide clear advice to support investment and development decisions.

We advise on a broad range of commercial development projects. Our experience spans both speculative and pre-let developments across regional and national markets.

Absolutely. We work with landowners, developers, investors and occupiers, providing tailored advice that reflects each client's objectives. Whether considering a land sale, promotion agreement, option agreement or development partnership, we help clients understand the opportunities available and the value that can be unlocked.

Yes. Through our extensive market knowledge and industry network, we identify both on-market and off-market opportunities. We provide acquisition advice ranging from initial site identification through to negotiation and transaction completion.

Yes. We regularly advise clients on a range of development structures and land agreements. Working alongside legal and planning teams, we help clients understand the commercial implications of different arrangements and negotiate terms that align with their long-term objectives.

Whilst we are not planning consultants, we work closely with trusted planning professionals and can help formulate a commercial planning strategy. Our role is to ensure planning objectives remain aligned with market demand, development viability and investment returns.

Securing occupiers or purchasers before construction can significantly reduce development risk and improve funding prospects. We advise on market demand, occupier targeting and transaction structures to help clients maximise the success of their development schemes.

Yes. We advise occupiers seeking design-and-build or build-to-suit solutions, helping identify suitable sites, assess development options and negotiate terms that align with operational and business requirements.

No. While we have extensive experience and strong market knowledge throughout the East Midlands, we advise clients on development projects across the UK. Our regional expertise is complemented by a national perspective and network.

As an independent specialist practice, clients benefit from direct access to experienced senior advisers throughout every stage of an instruction. We combine over 40 years of collective commercial property experience with a proactive, commercially focused approach, delivering clear advice tailored to each project's unique requirements.