Development

For over 135 years we have been trusted to protect and grow the value of our clients’ key assets in communities across the UK. Working by your side we uniquely combine the deep-rooted local and community knowledge of our Strutt & Parker teams with our BNP Paribas Real Estate commercial expertise and the global reach of being part of the BNP Paribas Group.

Across the commercial, residential and rural sectors we advise on every aspect of the development process. From sourcing sites and project viability through to site acquisitions and sales, as part of an integrated Development & Planning team, we provide professional commercial advice to achieve the optimum outcomes for our clients.

Development Consultancy

Working closely with our Planning and Agency teams, our multi-disciplinary approach enables specialist and technical advice, combined with on the ground expertise in London and across the UK.

On complex projects of every size, we unlock and optimise value and manage risk. From assembly and partnership structures through to the feasibility of planning options, preparation for disposal and negotiations and disputes, we advise developers, investors, landowners and local authorities at every stage of the development life cycle. With advice that is always tailored to fit your needs, our services include:

• Development and option appraisals and in-depth financial modelling
• Planning viability and section S106 obligations
• Development valuations and valuation negotiations
• Specialist expert witness and litigation support
• Joint Venture and collaboration structuring
• Portfolio strategy and outsource contract advice for utility and public sector clients
• Public sector procurement strategies, implementation and tender evaluations

Development Agency & Transactions

Across the UK we offer access to extensive market and technical expertise and understanding of the development land market, land sales and deal structures.

We uncover a site’s constraints and advise you on its complexities, value and development potential. From helping with the due diligence that gives market confidence, to working with legal teams in the negotiation of final points, our connected approach ensures your interests are always supported to realise the best price possible whether you are a buyer or a seller.
We help you:

• Maximise value through the volume and mix of development
• Reduce the impact of planning or highways agreements
• Achieving the best price and terms, including overages and clawbacks.
• Manage the complexities of your development process

     Our services include:

• Market strategies using the latest targeting technologies
• Deal selection and deal structure negotiations to maximise your deal
• Resolving or mitigating site constraints to help you plan ahead
• Expert bid analysis to achieve the best deal

Affordable Housing

Working closely with our National Planning, Agency, Development Viability and Banking colleagues, we’re uniquely positioned to provide brokerage advice, facilitating the delivery of affordable housing across the country.

We advise landowners and developers with the marketing and disposal of affordable housing secured through Section 106 agreements, as well as identifying sites suitable for 100% affordable delivery. We help de-risk the delivery of affordable housing by working alongside developers during the planning stage to ensure a strong level of interest from Registered Provider’s in the final product.

For acquisitions we advise Registered Provider’s, Local Authorities, and investors in acquiring Section 106 agreements, identifying land opportunities and stock transfers that enhance their portfolios and deliver social value.

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