Property Development

Business & Management

Learn the mechanics of property development including analysis of procedures, responsibilities, roles of participants, financial feasibility, risk management and due diligence in site selection.

NZ$841

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This course starts anytime

(15 Credits)


In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

Lincoln University Main Campus, Lincoln

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Identify developer types and management structures

Identify the different types of developers and explain their management structures and goals in property development.

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Describe property development process

Explain and illustrate the property development process using appropriate models.

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Explain roles of participants

Recognise and explain roles of various participants in the property development process.

What You're Signing Up For

This course covers the mechanics of property development, analysing procedures and responsibilities involved in the process. Topics include different types of developers and their goals, the property development process with models, roles of participants, public sector regulation, due diligence for site selection, evaluation of development options, financial feasibility analysis, risk management strategies, loan proposal preparation, and determining the highest and best use of a property.

Course Content

  • Types of property developers and management structures
  • Property development process and models
  • Roles of participants in property development
  • Public sector roles in regulation and facilitation
  • Due diligence process for site selection
  • Evaluation of development options considering physical, economic, social, political, and psychological factors
  • Financial analysis for development feasibility
  • Risk evaluation and management strategies
  • Preparation of loan proposals for commercial lenders
  • Evaluation of highest and best use of property

What you need to know first

Property Analytical Methods, VAPM-308

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Property Development

  • Real Estate

  • Construction Management

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Property Developer

  • Real Estate Analyst

  • Project Manager in Property Development

  • Financial Analyst in Real Estate