Course

[05 Nov 25] What Makes a Development Feasible?

OVERVIEW    

In Singapore's dynamic real estate market, property developers face increasingly complex investment challenges. Inaccurate development appraisals can result in substantial financial risks and missed opportunities. This targeted course addresses these critical challenges by providing professionals with essential skills in financial modeling and feasibility analysis.

Designed for property development professionals, the program offers a deep dive into strategic investment decision-making. Participants will learn to navigate Singapore's competitive property landscape by mastering development appraisal techniques, understanding critical model inputs, and mitigating potential project risks. 

By combining theoretical insights with practical case studies, the course equips developers with the knowledge to construct robust financial models, optimize investment strategies, and make informed decisions in a challenging market environment.

TOPICS COVERED

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Property Development
• Feasibility of Property Development Projects
• Determining Land Values in the Singapore Market
• Stages of a Development Appraisal
• Development Preliminaries and Initial Planning
• Reviewing Existing Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Models

LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Identify key property development performance indicators ​
• Understand what makes a development feasible ​
• Learn how to determine land values ​
• Understand the stages of a development appraisal ​
• Learn how to Development Preliminaries ​
• Conduct review of an existing DCF excel model​

TARGET AUDIENCE

• Property developers
• Real estate investors and fund managers handling real estate projects
• Urban planners and architects
•  Management professionals in the real estate sector
•  Sustainability consultants specializing in built environments
• Facilities management professionals

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER

Zhao Sheng has approximately 20 years’ experience as a real estate practitioner in areas of real estate investment, valuation, asset management, township planning and management. Having worked abroad previously, he has extensive knowledge of emerging economies within Asean e.g. Vietnam and Cambodia.

Zhao Sheng is currently an Associate Director (Valuation & Advisory) with Cushman & Wakefield. Other positions and credentials previously held include Head of Department (Investment Sales and Valuation) with OCBC Property Services, Director (Valuation & Advisory) with Knight Frank Singapore, Deputy Director (Valuation) with JTC Corporation and Principal Valuer (Property Tax Division) with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). He was also formerly the Honorary Secretary of the Valuation & General Practice (VGP) Division, Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV).

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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